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The 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champion, Ken Roczen has been confirmed to headline the 2026 Boost Mobile AUSX Open Geelong, presented by Monster Energy, at GMHBA Stadium, this November 7.<\/p>\n
Roczen\u2019s championship victory, secured in Salt Lake City, Utah in May, at the conclusion of the 17-round AMA championship completed one of the most celebrated comeback stories in modern motorsport. After suffering a devastating arm injury in 2017 that many believed would end his career, he endured years of surgeries, setbacks and rehabilitation before returning to the top of the sport.<\/p>\n
His appearance at AUSX Open Geelong gives Australian fans the rare opportunity to see the current AMA Supercross Champion compete on Australian soil at the peak of his career.<\/p>\n
\u201cWinning the AMA Supercross Championship this year was one of the proudest moments of my career. It\u2019s been a long journey to get back to the top and something I never take for granted.<\/p>\n
Australia has always had passionate Supercross fans and I\u2019m excited to bring that momentum to the AUSX Open. It\u2019s going to be massive! I can\u2019t wait to see all the aussie fans.\u201d \u2014 Ken Roczen \u2013 2026 AMA Supercross 450SX Champion<\/p>\n
The Boost Mobile AUSX Open Supercross returns to Victoria, recognised as one of the world\u2019s most prestigious international supercross events; however for 2026, will make its debut inside one of Australia\u2019s most iconic venues in GMHBA Stadium, the home of the Geelong Cats AFL team.<\/p>\n
The move to Geelong and GMHBA Stadium is set to unlock the full scale of the AUSX Open. The significant increase in floor space promising the largest and most dynamic track in the event\u2019s 11-year history, and an unrivalled fan experience thanks to an open pit paddock and expanded Monster Energy Fan Fest.<\/p>\n
AUSX CEO Adam Bailey said securing Roczen and bringing the AUSX Open to Geelong represented a massive milestone for both the event and Supercross.<\/p>\n
\u201cKen Roczen is an absolute icon of Supercross globally and his championship win this year, will be remembered as one of the most emotional in our sport\u2019s history. He isn\u2019t just a world-class rider \u2014 he\u2019s one of the biggest names our sport has produced. To have him confirmed for this year\u2019s Boost Mobile AUSX Open, is such an honour and incredible opportunity for the aussie fans.\u201d Bailey said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the support of Visit Victoria and Geelong Major Events, we\u2019re striving to elevate the Boost Mobile AUSX Open as one of the most prestigious Supercross events in the world, whilst showcasing Geelong to fans across Australia and globally.\u201d<\/p>\n
Minister for Tourism, Natalie Suleyman said the AUSX Open will be a supercross spectacular \u2013 and there\u2019s no better venue to host it than GMHBA Stadium.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to support events like this through our Regional Events Fund, because it will fill Geelong\u2019s hotels, cafes and small businesses with visitors \u2013 providing a huge economic boost to the region.\u201d<\/p>\n
City of Greater Geelong Deputy Mayor Councillor Eddy Kontelj said, \u201cThis is an exciting moment for Geelong: having the AUSX Open and a global superstar like Ken Roczen at GMHBA Stadium will be an unforgettable experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEvents like this highlight Geelong as a premier destination for major sport, entertainment and live experiences, attracting visitors from all over Australia and overseas\u201d<\/p>\n
With more international riders and news to follow, the Boost Mobile AUSX Open is expected to deliver world-class racing, unprecedented rider access, premium hospitality experiences, fan activations and the largest AUSX Open track ever, built when Supercross arrives at GMHBA Stadium this November.<\/p>\n