The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) will begin a new chapter in Australia from 2028, with South Australia’s Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend set to host the local round of the series on a multi-year agreement.
Australia has been a cornerstone of WorldSBK since the Championship first visited the country in 1990, producing some of the sport’s most successful riders and delivering memorable moments for almost four decades.
Owned by the Shahin brothers, The Bend is one of Australia’s leading motorsport facilities, featuring multiple circuit configurations and modern infrastructure designed to host international events.
South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas was buoyed by the news, highlighting the economic, tourism and profile benefits the championship round with bring to his State, alongside MotoGP (which SA recently pinched from Phillip Island as well).
“With WorldSBK joining MotoGP, the Adelaide 500 and the AirTouch 500 Enduro, this announcement reinforces our commitment to motorsport and reflects our determination to ensure South Australia remains the home of motorsport in this country,” he said.
Further information regarding the inaugural WorldSBK event at The Bend, including dates and ticketing details, will be announced in due course.
