Super Cross Paris 2026: The Event Guide

Super cross Paris, or the Supercross de Paris as it's known in France, is the oldest and best-known supercross event in Europe. The 43rd edition takes place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026 at the Plenitude Arena in Paris La Défense. This guide covers everything you need if you're going, and everything that makes the weekend worth watching if you're not.

Key facts

The venue

The Plenitude Arena, known until recently as Paris La Défense Arena, is a covered, heated stadium beside the La Défense business district, just west of central Paris. It has hosted the Supercross since it opened in 2017 under the name U Arena, and 2026 is its ninth edition. Inside, the dirt track fills the arena floor, with whoops, rhythm sections and big triples packed into a tight indoor layout. The organiser revealed the 2026 track in July.

Getting there

The arena is next to the Grande Arche at La Défense. Take RER A, Metro Line 1, Transilien lines L and U or Tram T2 to La Défense, then follow the signs for the arena. It's about 15 minutes from central Paris. Public transport is the easiest option on show nights.

Tickets

In August 2026:

• Saturday 21 November was close to sold out, with category 1–3 seats from €94 to €165.
• Sunday 22 November had tickets at almost every level, from €84 for adults and €54 for children under 12, up to €240 for the Fan Pass.

Buy through the official Supercross de Paris site using the button below, and be wary of resale sites with inflated prices.

Official site and tickets

The format

Each day has a qualifying session and a show. Riders first set their times in timed qualifying, then race two heats and a final in each class during the show. A Superpole, a one-lap shootout against the clock for the fastest qualifiers, adds a race within the race, and two FMX freestyle sessions fill the gaps. SX1 riders race over 8 minutes plus a lap in the heats and 13 minutes plus a lap in the final. Points from all six SX1 races decide the King of Paris. See the full schedule for times.

What else happens

The weekend has more than racing. There are autograph sessions with the SX1, SX2 and FMX riders on both days (16:00 on Saturday and 11:35 on Sunday) and a track walk before each show. Between the races you'll see the FMX riders, opening ceremonies and pyrotechnics, which is a large part of why the event is called a show rather than a race.

Can't be there?

Watch it live instead. In France, the event is on Automoto La Chaîne, and elsewhere it has streamed live on MXGP-TV. Our how to watch guide has the details for each country, and the live results follow every race.