FIM World Supercross Championship event in Christchurch cancelled
Thursday 8 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
The FIM World Supercross Championship has cancelled its upcoming December event at One New Zealand Stadium. The championship is reportedly holding discussions with potential investors regarding its future. While tickets had not yet gone on sale, hospitality guests who had already booked will receive refunds.
Key facts
5 facts
- FIM World Supercross Championship cancelled 2026 season
- Christchurch event was scheduled for December 5 at One New Zealand Stadium
- The season began in Calgary, Canada, on August 8
- SX Global is the promoter for the series
- Hospitality guests will receive refunds for the cancelled event
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
The FIM World Supercross Championship has cancelled the rest of its 2026 season, including its scheduled New Zealand debut in Christchurch. The event was set to take place at One New Zealand Stadium on December 5.
Promoters SX Global announced the cancellation because the future of the series beyond the first round is unknown. The championship began its six-round season in Calgary, Canada, on August 8. The remainder of the season was intended to include stops in England, Argentina, South Africa, and Australia.
The championship is currently in discussions with potential investors regarding the future of the competition. While general tickets had not gone on sale, premium hospitality guests who had booked spots will receive refunds.
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger said the cancellation was "a shame for fans". Venues Ōtautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare noted that this is the first time an event has been cancelled at the stadium.
Where reports differ
- One report identifies the promoter as SX Global, while the other does not name the promoter specifically
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and The Press.