The world's most exhilarating annual motorcycle race is back with new procedures to maximise the action.
The Isle of Man TT is notoriously fraught with danger although great strides have been made in recent years to make it safer for its participants. The 37.73 mile course is run through the public roads.
But legends are made on the Isle of Man every year when the small island in the Irish Sea becomes the home of this thrilling event.
This year, a greater number of rest days and contingency periods have been introduced. This should reduce the impact of the weather, one of the many issues to tackle for riders at the TT.
Wind and rain struck the TT last year but it still attracted 51,650 fans, according to organisers, the most in 15 years.
Michael Dunlop, Peter Hickman, John McGuinness and co will be back in 2026 seeking more glory and records.
When is the 2026 Isle of Man TT?
The TT runs from Bank Holiday Monday on May 25 until Saturday June 6.
What is the 2026 Isle of Man TT schedule?
Gary Thompson MBE BEM, Clerk of the Course, said about weather disruption: "Following the disruption we have experienced throughout the event, we have continued to review every available option to maximise the opportunities for racing, while ensuring the delivery of the race programme to the safest possible conditions remains our primary consideration.
"The revised programme has been developed to give us the strongest possible opportunity to complete the remaining races, while also protecting the delivery of the Senior TT as the headline race of the event.
"Although the latest forecast suggests the likelihood of racing on Thursday is currently low, we will continue to monitor conditions closely and make a final decision on Thursday morning following further consultation with the Met Office.
"We recognise the disappointment that disruption causes for competitors, teams, marshals, residents and fans, and I would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and continued support throughout the event."
Thursday June 4
Due to low cloud, rain and showers forecast, there will be no racing today. The Superstock TT Race 1 has, therefore, been cancelled from this year's event. A revised schedule is planned for Friday and Saturday.
Friday June 5
11:45 a.m. - Supersport TT Race 2 - [4 laps]
2:15 p.m. - Sportbike TT Race 1 - [3 laps]
4:15 p.m. - Senior TT
Saturday June 6
11 a.m. - Sportbike TT Race 2
2 p.m. - Superstock TT Race 2
Isle of Man TT 2026 race results
-- Dean Harrison won the first Superbike race.
-- Michael Dunlop won the first Supersport race.
How to watch Isle of Man TT 2026 in the UK
The TT Live Pass offers live and on-demand coverage of every qualifying and race session via a live stream. It allows allows you to catch up with action on-demand. The service can be ordered for £23.99. Highlights of the TT will also be broadcast on ITVX.
Isle of Man TT 2026 entry list
1000cc TT Seeded Top 20 (Superbike, Superstock and Senior)
1 - John McGuinness | Honda Racing UK | Honda
2 - Nathan Harrison | H&H Motorcycles | Honda
3 - Dean Harrison | Honda Racing UK | Honda
4 - Jamie Coward | Rapid Honda with DriveLife | Honda
5 - David Johnson | Platinum Club Racing Kawasaki with Carl Cox | Kawasaki
6 - Michael Dunlop | MD Racing | BMW
7 - Josh Brookes | DAO Racing | Honda
8 - Davey Todd | 8TEN Racing | BMW
9 - Mike Browne | Boyce Precision Engineering by Russell Racing | Honda
10 - Peter Hickman | 8TEN Racing | BMW
11 - Conor Cummins | Bathams AJN Racing | BMW
12 - Ian Hutchinson | TeamRST | BMW
13 - Dominic Herbertson | KTS Racing powered by Stanley Stewart | BMW
14 - Shaun Anderson | Penz 13 | BMW
15 - Rob Hodson | SMT Racing | Honda
16 - Paul Jordan | Jackson Racing powered by Prosper2 | Honda
17 - Michael Evans | Dafabet Racing | Honda
18 - Phillip Crowe | Handtrans / Nigel Appleyard / AgriWash UK | BMW
19 - Brian McCormack | Roadhouse Macau | BMW
20 - Julian Trummer | Smith Racing | BMW
Sidecar TT Seeded Top 10
1 - Ryan Crowe / Callum Crowe | Opul / Kelproperties | LCR Honda
2 - Pete Founds / Jevan Walmsley | Marin Motorsport / AWB Engineering | LCF Honda
3 - Ben Birchall / Mark Wilkes | Hager / Wyckham Blackwell | LCR Honda
4 - Lewis Blackstock / Oscar Lawrence | DAO / Dave Holden Racing | LCR Yamaha
5 - Lee Crawford / Scott Hardie | Team ARC / SJH Bodyworks | LCR Kawasaki
6 - Todd Ellis / Emmanuelle Clément | Brookland Sand & Aggregates | CES Yamaha
7 - Tim Reeves / Melanie Farnier | Carl Cox Motorsport | LCR Honda
8 - George Holden / Jake Lowther | Barnes Racing | LCR Honda
9 - Kieran Clarke / Andrew Johnson | Eddy's Moto Tadcaster | CES Yamaha
10 - Stephen Kershaw / Rhys Gibbons | Express Tyres / Quattro Group | LCR Honda
Isle of Man TT lap records
Senior (outright)
Peter Hickman in 2023, BMW 1000 RR. Time: 16'36.115. Average speed (mph): 136.358
Superbike
Michael Dunlop in 2024, Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SC82. Time: 16'38.953. Average speed (mph) 135.970
Supersport
Michael Dunlop in 2023, Yamaha YZF-R6. Time: 17'21.605. Average speed (mph): 130.403.
Supertwin
Michael Dunlop in 2025, Paton S1-R. Time: 18'23.791. Average speed (mph): 123.056.
Superstock
Peter Hickman in 2023, BMW M 1000 RR. Time: 16'36.115. Average speed (mph): 136.358.
Sidecar
Ben Birchall and Tom Birchall in 2023, LCR Honda. Time: 18'45.850. Average speed (mph): 120.645.
Isle of Man TT race records
Senior (six laps)
Peter Hickman in 2023, BMW M 1000 RR. Time: 1:42.29.489. Average speed (mph): 132.526.
Superbike (six laps)
Michael Dunlop in 2023, Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Time: 1:43.01.855. Average speed (mph): 131.832.
Supersport (four laps)
Michael Dunlop in 2023, Yamaha YZF-R6. Time: 1:10.50.234. Average speed (mph): 127.831.
Supertwin (three laps)
Michael Dunlop in 2025, Paton S1-R. Time: 56.04.007. Average speed (mph): 121.131.
Superstock (three laps)
Peter Hickman in 2023, BMW M 1000 RR. Time: 50.48.301. Average speed (mph): 133.675.
Sidecar (three laps)
Ben Birchall and Tom Birchall in 2023, LCR Honda. Time: 56.41.816. Average speed (mph): 119.784.
What records does Michael Dunlop hold?
Michael Dunlop is the TT's most accomplished rider.
He holds the all-time record for race wins (34) and podiums (52). He extended these records this year in the Supersport class.
Two years ago, he emotionally eclipsed the race win record held by his uncle Joey, whose 24 wins were the benchmark since 2000.
Michael is from a legendary family of road racers who, together, have won 60 TT races and stood on the podium 103 times.
However, there is tragedy attached to their legacy. Michael's uncle Joey, father Robert, and brother William all died in road racing accidents.
News from 2026 Isle of Man TT
- Crowe brothers sustain head injuries in crash
- Two spectators in hospital after Isle of Man TT incident
- Debutant rider dies in a crash
- Isle of Man TT pioneer Maria Costello suffered spinal injuries, 'serious but stable'