2027 North West 200 Dates :

The 2027 North West 200 will run from the 10th – 15th May 2027.

The North West 200 will run a week later than usual in 2027, bringing a welcome return to its traditional race week schedule with Tuesday hosting the opening practice session of the week.

The calendar shift avoids a direct clash with the Northern Ireland Assembly and local council elections, where polling day lands on Thursday, 6 May 2027.

To steer clear of the political machinery, the Triangle circuit will roar to life a week later, running from Monday 10th May through to Saturday, 15 May. The revision means the paddock reverts to its much-loved traditional format: opening qualifying on Tuesday, final qualifying alongside evening races on Thursday, and the headline race day wrapping up proceedings on Saturday.

Road closures are set for 09:00 across all three days of action, with a three race schedule for Thursday evening followed by a stacked six-race card on Saturday.

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2026 North West 200 : Saturday Race Schedule and Road Closures :

The 2026 North West 200 will conclude on 9th May 2026 with the main race day.

The schedule has been confirmed and road closures will be in place.

A helpful and concise Visitor’s Guide for the 2026 North West 200 can be found here.

2026 North West 200 Saturday Road Closures :

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Alastair Seeley Targets Landmark 30th Victory at 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200

The most successful rider in the history of the Briggs Equipment North West 200, Alastair Seeley, is set to return to the iconic north coast event in 2026 with one clear objective — securing a milestone 30th race victory.

The 46-year-old Carrickfergus rider will compete in the Supersport class at the May 4–9 event aboard a Binch Pro Racing Ducati, backed by 3B Construction. With 29 wins already to his name around the legendary 8.9-mile Triangle course, Seeley remains as motivated as ever to extend his record.

A Champion’s Drive Remains Undiminished

After missing the 2024 event due to a lack of competitive machinery, Seeley returned last year and made an immediate impact. He secured a podium finish in the Merrow Hotel Superbike race on the Nicholl Oils/SMS BMW — a performance that reinforced his enduring competitiveness.

However, for Seeley, the story remains unfinished.

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The 2026 North West 200 will host a round of the European Series Road Racing Superbike Championship a press release from the event has confirmed.

The 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 4-9 is set to host a round of the new European Series road racing (ESR) Superbike championship.

The NW200 is earmarked to host the second round of the new six race series for Superbike-spec machinery which has been introduced following the cessation of 1000cc competition in the International Road Racing Championship at the end of last season.

The 2026 ESR series will also include races at Hengelo, Netherlands (May 2-3), Horice, Czech Republic (May 23-24), Imatra, Finland (July 3-5) and Chimay, Belgium (25-26 July) before returning to Horice for the closing round on 8-9 August.

Spearheaded by North West 200 regular, Laurent Hoffmann, the new Superbike series will also feature North West 200 regulars such as Finland’s Erno Kostamo and Switzerland’s Lukas Maurer alongside a host of other European competitors.

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2026 North West 200 Dates Confirmed :

The 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week will take place between Monday, May 4 and Saturday May 9.

The action will begin with qualifying sessions during Wednesday, May 6 and again on Thursday, May 7 with roads closing between 9.00am and 3pm on both days.

Racing commences on Thursday evening with roads closing at 4.45pm until 9pm with three four lap races taking place for the Superstock, Superbike and Supersport machines.

The action will resume on Saturday May 9, with roads closing between 9am and 7pm. The six race programme will include two Superbike races, two Supertwin events and Supersport and Superstock contests.

Press Release from : northwest200.co.uk

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