How to Watch the 2026 MXoN
The biggest Motocross race in the world takes place this weekend, in the iconic amphitheatre of the Circuit Raymond Deny in Ernée, for the 79th Edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, held for the eleventh time in France, one of the most passionate Motocross nations of all. Words: MXGP
After monumental occasions in 2005, 2015, and 2023, the event comes to Ernée for the fourth time, and the expected madness will reach fever pitch as Team France pushes for its third straight win at this venue with one of the strongest teams, featuring former World Champions Romain Febvre and Tom Vialle, as well as MX2 GP winner Mathis Valin.
Reigning Champions Australia have an all-new line-up, consisting of their two National Champions, Jed Beaton and Alex Larwood, joined by Aaron Tanti who finished second to Beaton this year! Team USA’s last win outside of their home country was in France fifteen years ago, and Cooper Webb, Levi Kitchen, and late replacement Julien Beaumer will be hoping to spring a surprise to add a fifth win for the Americans on French soil!
Team Belgium have a strong team on paper, if Lucas and Sacha Coenen are able to replicate their early season speed alongside Liam Everts, and Team Netherlands will lean on their new World Champion Jeffrey Herlings to lead their charge towards the podium, as he is joined by Roan van de Moosdijk and Glenn Coldenhoff.
With the new MX2 World Champion, Guillem Farres, being joined by new SMX winner Jorge Prado and EMX250 Champion Francisco Garcia, Team Spain also look strong to at least challenge for their first-ever Nations podium, if not the win! Surprise 2023 podium finishers Team Italy also field two of the riders from that squad, Alberto Forato and Andrea Adamo, and could be an outside bet for another great result with MX2 rider Ferruccio Zanchi making his Nations debut!
Of course, the true “Olympic” flavour is created with the presence of such far-flung nations as Japan, South Africa, Brazil, and Canada, and all 32 teams will compete in Saturday’s Qualifying Races, aiming to get through to the main races on Sunday to race for the historic Peter Chamberlain Trophy!
The coverage for the event starts with the live Ballot for gate picks on Friday morning, continuing with the Team Presentation on Friday afternoon, plus the unique Inside The Paddock show broadcasting between the races on both Saturday and Sunday, which will be aired LIVE and for free on YouTube!
Below you can find the full list of TV channels that will air LIVE and delayed action of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, as well as the 26-minute Behind The Gate magazine show featuring the best moments from the races, exclusive interviews and more. The broadcast team of Paul Malin, Lisa Leyland, and Ben Rumbold will be joined by Fly Racing’s Jason Thomas for full coverage of this unique and fascinating event! All of this footage will be available worldwide on MXGP-TV.com and via our TV magazine partners following the event.
As always, MXGP fans can follow the races LIVE throughout the weekend. All you need to do is log onto www.MXGP-TV.com on Saturday and Sunday, from wherever you are in the world. This includes the Inside The Paddock broadcasts as well as the three Qualifying Races on Saturday, the B-Final on Sunday, and of course the three big races on Sunday afternoon to decide who will win the title of World Team Champions! So get behind your own nation, tune in, and marvel at the atmosphere and the commitment of the top riders as they battle for their own country’s pride! There’s no event like it, and there’s no place for it like Ernée!
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