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Find out the TV times and schedule for the 2026 SBK Hungarian GP: live coverage on Sky and NOW, circuit analysis and the impact on the World Championship standings.
Ultimogiro Newsroom · 1 May 2026 · 2 min read
The Superbike World Championship continues its expansion and in 2026 it lands in Hungary for the first time. An eagerly awaited arrival that brings enthusiasm, curiosity and, above all, technical unknowns.
The new Hungarian circuit represents a fresh challenge for riders and teams, who will have to quickly interpret a track with no historical reference points. In an increasingly close championship, the ability to adapt will be decisive, making this round one of the most unpredictable of the entire season.
The absence of data gathered in previous years makes the Hungarian GP a real test. The first sessions will be fundamental to define set-up and strategy, while tyre management could prove decisive on an asphalt surface that has yet to be studied.
It is precisely in contexts like this that SBK has often delivered surprises, with less-expected riders capable of getting involved in the fight for the podium. At the same time, the championship leaders will have to avoid mistakes so as not to compromise their title bid.
The 2026 Superbike Hungarian GP weekend will be broadcast in full by Sky Sport, with the option to follow all sessions also via streaming on NOW.
In detail, the race schedule will be as follows:
At 11:00 the Superpole will take place, crucial for determining the starting grid. In the afternoon, at 14:00, Race 1 will get underway, the first key moment of the weekend.
The decisive day will begin at 11:00 with the Superpole Race, a sprint that awards important points and defines the leading positions on the grid for the second race. The grand finale is set for 14:00 with Race 2, often decisive for the weekend's outcome.
All sessions will be broadcast live on the Sky Sport channels dedicated to motorsport, with extensive pre-race and post-race coverage for analysis and insight.
The Hungarian debut comes at a stage of the season in which every point counts. The unpredictable nature of the circuit could shuffle the pack, rewarding those who can adapt most quickly.
In a World Championship where the margins are increasingly close, the Hungarian GP risks becoming a key turning point in the title fight. Mistakes, strategies and technical insights will carry even greater weight than in other more “familiar” rounds.
SBK once again confirms itself as a championship capable of reinventing itself, offering spectacle and uncertainty. And Hungary, on its debut, is already promising to be one of the most interesting stages of the 2026 season.
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