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Located in the very centre of the Fan Zones at all 12 WorldSBK race weekends, once again, the now famous Paddock Show takes place on a raised stage, with entertainment of many kinds taking place for eight hours or more throughout each race day. It has been designed from the outset to get you close to the riders and other key figures in the paddock and keep you entertained in those periods when there is no action out on track.
For 2026, the Paddock Show will retain all of our fan favourite shows, including Saturday’ s‘ Supershow’, which will see every rider from every class on the Paddock Show stage at every round.
There will also be new-look chat shows on a Friday featuring riders from all racing classes, and the opening Day Show on Friday will celebrate the fastest riders on day one.
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
The profile and scope of the Paddock Show have grown to provide a dedicated backdrop for the top riders’ post-race celebrations as part of the open and accessible post-race Parc Ferme protocols in WorldSBK.
The very popular‘ Podium Shows’ after the main races, plus the Awards Shows- not to mention the fan-oriented‘ Meet’ n’ Greet’ sessions with riders from all classes- demonstrate that the Paddock Show truly fulfils its role as a crowdpleasing focal point inside the heart of each host venue. There will also be a new-look interactive quiz game each day in 2026, beginning right here in Australia.
If you want to remain in the paddock itself even while the races and main qualifying sessions take place, you can hear live commentary from host Michael Hill and follow the action on the integrated big screen. Each Superpole contest and race will be shown on the huge Paddock Show screen. You have to experience it at least once.
If that is not enough WorldSBK-based coverage, there will also be a new‘ blast from the past’ feature. Beginning in Australia, which will showcase an iconic race from yesteryear. Friday will be as busy as any other day at PI, as it will now feature dedicated on-stage moments with all the new faces and several key team managers.
This being the opening round in Australia, there will also be dedicated ASBK chat shows and meet and greets with riders from all classes and in PI. ASBK riders will also be part of the SuperShow. More riders than ever before will be involved during the opening weekend of the year. You, the fans, will also be given the chance to fully engage in more Q and A sessions this year.
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