{"id":739315,"date":"2026-06-16T03:22:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/739315\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T03:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:22:09","slug":"supercross-champions-to-be-crowned-in-newcastle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/739315\/","title":{"rendered":"Supercross champions to be crowned in Newcastle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle is gearing up to host the grand final of the Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship presented by Monster Energy in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers released details this week that McDonald Jones Stadium was locked in to stage the prestigious decider on 28 November.<\/p>\n<p>The event, supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW and proudly backed by City of Newcastle (CN), will bring thousands of fans, teams and industry stakeholders to the Hunter for the finale of Australia\u2019s largest domestic motorcycle championship series.<\/p>\n<p>AUSX CEO Adam Bailey said the former steel city had become synonymous with some of the sport\u2019s most memorable moments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNewcastle has consistently delivered incredible crowds, atmosphere and support for Supercross, making it the perfect home for our grand final,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd, concluding a championship season spanning Australia and New Zealand, means every point will build toward one epic night in Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly grateful for the continued support of Destination NSW and CN.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir commitment to the AUSX Supercross Championship has helped establish Newcastle as one of the sport\u2019s premier destinations and makes events like the grand final possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the gate drops, the pressure, excitement and emotion of an entire season will come to a massive crescendo in Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, we have no doubt the Newcastle fans will show up in full force\u2026 and celebrate the crowning of some of the world\u2019s best racers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Sport and Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper\u00a0admitted it was a coup for the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NSW Government is proud to support the 2026 AUSX Supercross Championship grand final coming to McDonald Jones Stadium,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is where champions are crowned\u2026 and there is no better home for it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNewcastle has proven time and again it can deliver a world-class sporting spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>And, this grand final will be no different.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThousands of fans, elite riders and non-stop action, all in the Hunter, supporting local businesses and showcasing everything regional NSW has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The crowd can expect to see the best Australian and international riders battling for glory, as well as the Monster Energy Fan Fest, and a full stadium spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>For more entertainment stories:<\/p>\n<p>Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the\u00a0Newcastle Weekly\u00a0Daily Newsletter.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/newcastleweekly.com.au\/subscribe-to-our-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Newcastle is gearing up to host the grand final of the Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship presented 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