Saturday evening: Supercross Dortmund, the atmosphere of the arena, the applause, maybe one beer too many – and a few hours later the alarm clock rings again. Coffee instead of a cold drink, laptop instead of the stands. Anaheim A1. The moment when Supercross is finally back.
Angel Stadium, the venue for the first round, has hosted more Supercross races than anywhere else. ３０ minutes The 450SX class alone has already taken to the starting line here – a record. And the 250cc bikes have also made history here: 78 Main Events It will be 2026. Anaheim is not a warm-up. It’s a test.
450SX: Experience, power – and a whole lot of history
Cooper Webb He arrives in Anaheim as a man of numbers. Three 450SX titles – placing him in an extremely small circle. Only four riders have won more 450SX championships, all Hall of Fame names. Only four riders have won more titles – all long since Hall of Fame names. And yet: Webb has nie He won a 450SX opener. That suits Anaheim. It’s not about glamour here, it’s about avoiding damage. Another title would also put him in an exclusive Yamaha lineup, currently only occupied by Hannah, McGrath, and Reed.
Chase Sexton It brings different numbers – and they hurt. Four wins in the last five races of 2025, yet still losing the title. two points Lost. 16 wins out of 78 starts, narrowly. 20 percent success rateIt doesn’t get much faster than this. The only question is whether he can keep it under control this time. Anaheim isn’t an easy place for that.
And then there is So TomacTwo 450SX titles, eight SMX championships, second-most wins, most podium finishes. With 33 years He’s at a milestone that can’t be planned for. A victory would make him the second-oldest 450SX winner in history. Anaheim has never been Tomac’s comfort zone – but perhaps that’s precisely why it’s the right place.
Not a one-man show
It gets crowded behind the trio. Hunter Lawrence Honda’s expectations are being met after his brother’s withdrawal. Ken Roczen continues to chase after the one title that is still missing. Jason Anderson knows how to win championships. Justin Cooper ended in 2025 with three podium finishes in a row – that’s no coincidence.
Dazu Malcolm stewart, who finally achieved his first victory in 2025. And with Justin Barcia and Dylan Ferrandis Ducati is more than just present in its first year, and let’s not forget Jorge Prado, who wants to silence his critics.
250SX West: Anaheim forgets nothing
In the 250SX West series, Anaheim is more than just a kick-off event. The first main event here took place on… February 2rd 1985 instead – first the second 250SX race everSince then, Anaheim has been the standard for decades. 30 of 41 Openers They were driven here before the classes were separated.
heute steht Haiden Deegan at the center. Five SMX titles, seven 250SX victories, 25 wins in totalAnd at the same time his last 250SX-West seasonEveryone is expecting the title. And that’s precisely what makes it complicated.
At Pro Circuit they know Kitchen and McAdoo, what’s at stake. Mitch Payton has been waiting since eight years. Chance Hymas He has reached a point where talent alone is no longer enough. Max Anstie The Red Plate knows this. Max Vohland 2025 brought something rare: It stood every single round At the starting line. That, too, is a statement.
Numbers that explain Anaheim – without explaining it
Anaheim produces myths, but no certainties. Only 35 percent The winner of the 450SX opener later became champion. In Anaheim itself, the percentage has even dropped to [missing information] in recent years. below 25 percentThings look a little better in the 250SX, but still not rosy. 44 percent The winners of the opening tournament later became champions.
Or to put it another way: Anaheim decides nothing. But Anaheim reveals very early on who is prepared – and who isn’t.
The A1 track
2026 A1 Supercross Track
Anaheim A1 schedule
(Times given in CET – Saturday night to Sunday morning – information without guarantee)
Qualifying & Practice
18:30 – 18:42 250 Group C Qualifying (first 2 minutes free)
18:47 – 18:59 250 Group B Qualifying (first 2 minutes free)
19:04 – 19:16 250 Group A Qualifying (first 2 minutes free)
19:21 – 19:33 450 Group A Qualifying (first 2 minutes free)
19:38 – 19:50 450 Group B Qualifying (first 2 minutes free)
19:55 – 20:07 450 Group C Qualifying (first 2 minutes free)
Second Qualifying
21:05 – 21:17 250 Group C Qualifying
21:22 – 21:34 250 Group B Qualifying
21:39 – 21:51 250 Group A Qualifying
21:56 – 22:08 450 Group A Qualifying
22:13 – 22:25 450 Group B Qualifying
22:30 – 22:42 450 Group C Qualifying
Night show
00:30 – 01:04 Opening Ceremonies
01:04 – 01:12 · 250 Heat 1 (6 min + 1 lap)
01:18 – 01:26 · 250 Heat 2 (6 min + 1 lap)
01:32 – 01:40 · 450 Heat 1 (6 min + 1 lap)
01:46 – 01:54 · 450 Heat 2 (6 min + 1 lap)
Last Chance & Main Events
02:20 – 02:27 250 Last Chance Qualifier (5 min + 1 lap)
02:32 – 02:39 450 Last Chance Qualifier (5 min + 1 lap)
02:52 – 03:09 · 250 Main Event (15 min + 1 lap)
03:29 – 03:51 · 450 Main Event (20 min + 1 lap)
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