The 2026 Arenacross Tour is almost upon us as we approach the opening round at the BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham. We’re excited to show you the track map for this weekend’s action in the Midlands.
Before we show you the map, we must remind you that although the arena is closed to the public right now, as the track gets constructed, it will be open from 4pm on Saturday for the Fan Zone, for NO EXTRA COST to anyone with general admission tickets, who can meet the Pro riders, check out the teams and the bikes, and get the excitement building before the show explodes at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss the chance to get up close and personal with the men and machines who are set to astound you.
The circuit itself sees a change in direction from the 2025 layout to a clockwise one, as the start straight gets shortened to turn into the central rhythm section, joining the main track just after the finish line jump’s landing ramp. So the riders will have a short blast to the first corner, but being a left-hander means that they will be able to jam on the back brake and have a little more control over their own machines… although they are still at the mercy of those around them.
The second corner will therefore be a big right-handed bowl turn, right under the noses of the fans on that section, so some crucial early moves could be made right there. The jumps to follow feature a table element that could give multiple options and passing opportunities, especially on that hectic opening lap.
A new jump section at the end of the next straight will then cut back across the track towards the whoops, a merciless section that often determines who wins or who expires. The vital thing about these nine whoops, again running right in front of the stands, is that they lead to the last corner, so could be the site of many race-deciding moves throughout the night.
Always cramming the most challenging courses possible into the tight confines of the arenas, the Arenacross team have planned this track out to provide the maximum drama possible for fans who will not be able to take their eyes of the racing. Why not get yourself trackside, or even better treat yourself to a VIP Track Walk Upgrade so you can take a closer look before the action begins.
As announced before, there is no livestream of this event, so the only way to catch these riders in action is to get to Birmingham on the 31st of January, or Belfast on the 13th and 14th of February. Join us for the all new 2026 Arenacross Tour, Presented by Dirt Store, and get your new season underway in style!
