Bol D'Or
The Bol d'Or is one of the world's most prestigious 24-hour motorcycle races and will take place from September 17 to 20, 2026 at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet. As the fourth and final round of the FIM Endurance World Championship 2026, the race determines the title in long-distance racing. The 5.842-kilometer circuit is renowned for its distinctive blue and red run-off zones and offers ideal conditions for endurance racing with 15 turns, long straights and demanding braking points. The imposing Mistral Straight covers 1.8 kilometres of the track length, requiring bikes to run for 20 seconds at more than 300kph. The Bol d'Or is a 24-hour endurance race for motorcycles held annually in France and was first organized in 1922. The event took place at Paul Ricard for 22 years before moving to other venues, and relocated to Circuit Paul Ricard in September starting in 2016.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Bol d'Or Essais libres | 17 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 16:25 | Bol d'Or Essais Qualificatifs 1 | 17 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 19:30 | Bol d'Or Essais de nuit | 17 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 09:50 | Bol d'Or Essais Qualificatifs 2 | 18 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 07:55 | Bol d'Or Warm-up | 19 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 14:00 | Bol d'Or 24 Heures | 19 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 14:00 | Bol d'Or 24 Heures (Finish) | 20 Sep 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 20 Sep 2026, 14:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- EWC YouTube free to air 馃嚛馃嚜 Germany Ausgew盲hlte 脺bertragungen frei
- Eurosport pay TV 馃嚛馃嚜 Germany 24 Stunden von Le Mans f眉r Motorr盲der
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
The race result will appear here as soon as it is available.
About this race
On Thursday, 17 September 2026, Bol D'Or was on the FIM Endurance World Championship calendar. It was held at Circuit Paul Ricard.
The circuit is located in Le Castellet, France and measures 5.842 kilometres, has 15 corners and opened in 1970.
Circuit Paul Ricard is a permanent racing circuit located in Le Castellet in the French region of Provence-Alpes-C么te d'Azur. Opened in 1970 and founded by pastis producer Paul Ricard, the facility has become a world-renowned test and racing circuit. Circuit Paul Ricard is distinguished by its modern infrastructure featuring large run-off zones, numerous track configurations, and the famous 1.8-kilometer Mistral Straight followed by the high-speed Signes corner. The circuit is particularly popular for racing series and testing due to its Mediterranean climate and versatile layout options.
The race was shown free to air on EWC YouTube. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Bol D'Or start?
Bol D'Or starts on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 14:00 central European time.
Where does Bol D'Or take place?
The venue is Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet.
Where can I watch Bol D'Or?
In Germany EWC YouTube, Eurosport carry the broadcast. It is free to air on EWC YouTube.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- GT Open Paul Ricard 18 Jul 2026
- TCR Paul Ricard 5 Jul 2026
- TCR EU Paul Ricard 7 Jun 2026
- 24H European Series - Michelin 12H Paul Ricard 7 Jun 2026
- ELMS 4 Hours of Le Castellet 3 May 2026
- LM Cup Le Castellet 2 May 2026