The MXGP of Australia in Darwin from September 19-21 – the long-awaited return of the FIM Motocross World Championship Down Under after a 24-year absence – will not only feature global superstars but also the cream of local senior and junior talent.
As well as the full complement of heavy hitters competing in the MXGP, MX2 and WMX FIM Motocross World Championship classes at the Hidden Valley Motorsport Complex, the fields will also be strengthened by the inclusion of multiple Australian wildcards.
In addition, Australia’s fastest young riders will be action across the ‘State of Origin’ support categories for MX3 and MX85 riders.
Wildcard riders will predominantly be drawn from the 2025 Penrite Australian Motocross Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX), which begins in Wonthaggi (Vic) on March 22-23.
MXGP of Australia wildcard applications will open in April 2025, with spots available in the MXGP, MX2 and WMX classes for local MX1-MX3 and MXW (women’s) riders. Please note that MX3 riders applying for wildcards in the MX2 world championship must be 15 years old when the MXGP of Australia commences on September 19.
A decision is imminent on the number of wildcard positions allocated per class for the MXGP of Australia.
Meanwhile, the unique State or Origin challenge will showcase the future stars of Australian motocross, with both the MX3 and MX85 classes competing across multiple motos.
Every State Controlling Body in Australia – that is, all states and the Northern Territory – will select two six-rider MX3 and MX85 teams via their own qualifying processes, which will include ProMX and state championship events.
In Darwin, three trophies will be awarded: to the top states in MX3 and MX85, and an overall winner.
Ticket options for the MXGP of Australia extend from day passes to premium public and private hospitality suites. Children 12 and under are free when accompanying a paying adult. Paired with the Territory’s action-packed tourism experiences, the final round of the 2025 MXGP Championship is a must-do on the Top End’s events calendar.
Purchase tickets to the 2025 MXGP of Australia here.
