Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Goes Global in 2026

The V-Twin world just changed gears—permanently. The 2026 Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup is officially on the calendar, and it’s not just another racing series—it’s a seismic cultural shift. For the first time ever, Harley-Davidson baggers will go full-throttle on the global stage, tearing through MotoGP weekends in a six-round championship that blends American muscle with European motorsport heritage.

Unveiled at Austria’s Red Bull Ring, this historic collaboration between Harley-Davidson and MotoGP signals a bold evolution in the world of performance baggers. The 2026 Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will feature radically modified machines built from Harley’s Grand American Touring platform—lighter, faster, meaner—and purpose-built to do battle on some of the world’s most legendary circuits.

This isn’t a gimmick or a sideshow. It’s a full-fledged, internationally sanctioned championship with serious stakes. Outgoing Harley-Davidson Chairman and CEO Jochen Zeitz didn’t mince words: “This series is about pushing limits—of our machines, our riders, and our brand—on a global stage.” It’s V-Twin thunder, now with worldwide reach.

Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup 2026 Schedule and Impact

The 2026 Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup kicks off in Austin, Texas, at the Circuit of the Americas and quickly shifts to Europe, taking American V-Twin power to tracks that have hosted legends. From Mugello’s sweeping hills to the speed-heavy straights of Silverstone, this is the first time baggers will be let loose on a stage this iconic—and competitive.

Official 2026 race calendar:

• March 27–29: Grand Prix of the Americas – Circuit of the Americas (USA)
• May 29–31: Grand Prix of Italy – Mugello (Italy)
• June 26–28: Grand Prix of the Netherlands – Assen (Netherlands)
• August 7–9: Grand Prix of the United Kingdom – Silverstone (UK)
• August 28–30: Grand Prix of Aragon – MotorLand Aragón (Spain)
• September 18–20: Grand Prix of Austria – Red Bull Ring (Austria) – Championship Final

MotoGP’s Chief Sporting Officer, Carlos Ezpeleta, called the World Cup “a fantastic addition to race weekends,” highlighting the potential to bridge North American culture with a global fanbase.

The 2026 Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will inject new life into performance bagger culture, and it’s a call-to-action for custom builders, pro riders, and factory teams alike. With the series teased earlier this year at Le Mans and now fully confirmed, the pit lane is officially open for entries, sponsorships, and support.

We’ve seen baggers dominate American tracks in the King of the Baggers series—but this is something else. This is global. This is MotoGP. And this is Harley-Davidson breaking through the sound barrier of tradition and putting V-Twin performance squarely on the map for a worldwide audience.