The FIM and Dorna WSBK Organisation have announced the official entry lists for the 2026 seasons of WorldSBK, WorldSSP and the new WorldSPB Championship. A total of 13 manufacturers will compete across the three classes.
WorldSBK and WorldSSP will start their 2026 season on 20 February at Phillip Island, Australia. The new WorldSPB class will begin on 27 March in Portimao, Portugal. All categories will take part in official tests before the season starts.
WorldSBK 2026 – Big rider changes
22 riders – 14 teams – 8 nationalities
The 2026 WorldSBK grid sees major shifts. Many top riders are changing teams or manufacturers, and several newcomers are joining.
– Nicolo Bulega stays with Aruba.it Ducati, joined by Iker Lecuona from Honda. – Alvaro Bautista moves to Barni Spark Racing. – BMW brings a new pair: Danilo Petrucci and Miguel Oliveira. – Yamaha reshuffles: Vierge joins Locatelli at Pata Yamaha; Manzi moves up to partner Gardner at GRT Yamaha. – Honda brings in Jake Dixon and Somkiat Chantra. – New riders include Baldassarri, Surra and Rato.
WorldSSP 2026 – Record number of manufacturers
33 riders – 21 teams – 14 nationalities
The 2026 WorldSSP season will have nine manufacturers — one of the most diverse in its history.
– New team ZX Moto enters with Valentin Debise and Federico Caricasulo. – 2025 runner-up Can Oncu joins Yamaha’s Ten Kate Racing. – Two-time champion Dominique Aegerter returns to WorldSSP with Kawasaki.
WorldSPB 2026 – New category with strong mix
33 riders – 18 teams – 16 nationalities
The first-ever WorldSPB season includes six manufacturers: Aprilia, Kawasaki, Kove, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha.
– Former WorldSSP300 champions Benat Fernandez and Jeffrey Buis move up. – Many new names from around the world join the grid, making it highly international.
Overall, the 2026 season brings big changes, new teams, strong line-ups, and a very global feel across all three championships.