The Isle of Man TT, an iconic event in motorsport, is known for being a demanding challenge in motorcycle road racing. The races take place on closed public roads over the 37.73-mile Mountain Course. The TT is regarded as the pinnacle of the sport, and those who win and compete are highly esteemed.
2026 Isle of Man TT Schedule
This year’s meeting is scheduled from Monday, 25 May to Saturday, 6 June. The first week will be dedicated to practice and qualifying. The racing programme is scheduled to start on Saturday, 30 May.
- Monday 25 May – all roads closed from 10:00 BST – Morning free practice from 10:45 and First qualifying from 14:15
- Tuesday 26 May – all roads closed from 18:00 – Second qualifying from 18:30
- Wednesday 27 May – all roads closed from 12:30 – Third qualifying from 13:00, all roads closed from 18:00 – Fourth qualifying from 18:30
- Friday 29 May – all roads closed from 10:00 – Fifth qualifying from 10:30 & Sixth qualifying from 13:15
- Saturday 30 May – Superstock TT race one (3 laps), 10:45, Sidecar TT race one (3 laps), 13:30
- Sunday 31 May – Superbike TT (6 laps), 13:30
- Tuesday 2 June – Supersport TT race one (4 laps), 10:45, Sportbike TT race one (3 laps), 14:00
- Wednesday 3 June – Sidecar TT race two (3 laps), 10:45, Superstock TT race two (3 laps), 13:30
- Friday 5 June – Supersport race two (4 laps), 10:45, Sportbike race two (3 laps), 14:00
- Saturday 6 June – Senior TT (6 laps), 11:00
*All times are subject to change
Dunlop Eyes More Wins
Michael Dunlop is expected to add to his record tally of wins. He currently has 33 Isle of Man TT races wins. His total includes five four-timers in 2013, 2014, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Dunlop will start as a heavy favourite in the Supersport class. He boasts a record 15 victories in that class, including doubles in each of the past four years.
The 37-year-old has also dominated the Supertwins class on his Paton with seven wins. He will look to increase his total of triumphs in the 1000cc classes, including in the Superstock category, in which he has not won a race since 2014.
Last year, Dunlop gave Ducati their first TT win for 30 years. Dunlop may opt to ride for them in the Superbike and Senior as well as riding a bike supplied by the Italian manufacturer in the Supersport class again this time out. In total, he has won on bikes supplied by seven different manufacturers and has racked up 51 podium finishes – another record.
Hickman Returns After Injury
After missing last year’s races because of injuries sustained in a practice crash at the event, course record holder Peter Hickman will look to add to his 14 previous wins. He will take to the track on his 8Ten Racing BMWs, Supersport Triumph and Yamaha R7 Supertwin.
His previous dominance in larger capacity classes is emphasised by the fact that he won 10 of 13 1000cc races from 201
BBC Sport brings you up to speed with all you need to know about the 2026 edition of the event.