MotoGP Returns to Goiânia, Brazil, From 2 to 4 April 2027

BRAZIL · GOIÂNIA MOTORSPORT

The world motorcycle championship comes back to central Brazil for a second straight year. Tickets for the three-day weekend are on sale now.

MotoGP returns to Goiânia, the capital of Brazil’s Goiás state, from Friday, 2 April 2027, to Sunday, 4 April 2027. The official calendar makes the MotoGP Brazil 2027 race the third round of the season.

For US fans, it comes three weeks before the US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Three-day tickets start at about US$52 at the legal half price, and US citizens need a Brazilian visa.

Why the Brazilian Grand Prix Matters

The Goiânia track first hosted the world championship in the 1980s, and MotoGP returned there on 20 to 22 March 2026. Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia won that race, ahead of teammate Jorge Martín and Fabio Di Giannantonio of the VR46 team.

The promoter says nearly 150,000 people attended over the three days in 2026, and that tickets sold out. It puts the weekend’s economic impact at BRL 1.14 billion (about US$226 million), with 10,838 jobs created.

MotoGP published its 2027 calendar on Friday, 25 September 2026, with 22 Grands Prix on five continents. Goiânia is round three, and a new Buenos Aires race follows a week later as round four.

The series now has an American owner. Liberty Media, the Colorado company that also owns Formula 1, completed its purchase of MotoGP’s parent company Dorna on 3 July 2025.

Brazil also has a home rider to cheer in the top class. Diogo Moreira, the 2025 Moto2 world champion, is in his first MotoGP season with the Pro Honda LCR team.

Moreira finished second in the Japanese sprint race on Saturday, 3 October, which the promoter called his first MotoGP podium. He was 15th in the standings with 74 points after the Indonesian Grand Prix on 11 October.

The 2026 title fight is close, with Jorge Martín two points ahead of Marc Márquez after Indonesia. The promoter notes that 2027 brings new rules, with 850cc engines and Pirelli replacing Michelin as tyre supplier.

Tickets and Prices

The official Brazilian Grand Prix website names Eventim as the only official ticket seller. The second batch of tickets went on sale there on Thursday, 8 October 2026, at noon.

Every ticket covers Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and Eventim does not sell race-only or practice-only passes. Each buyer can purchase four tickets per CPF, the Brazilian tax ID, with no more than two at half price.

Eventim shows each sector’s lowest second-batch price, which is the legal half price. Amounts are converted at BRL 5.04 per US dollar, the open.er-api.com rate of 15 October 2026.

• General admission (Sector F): from BRL 262.50 (about US$52) at half price
• Straight grandstand (Sector B): from BRL 525 (about US$104) at half price
• Official Diogo Moreira grandstand: from BRL 2,250 (about US$446)
• Circuit Club, 2Rodas Club and Grid Club hospitality: BRL 7,390 (about US$1,466)
• 2Rodas Club Lounge Diogo Moreira: BRL 8,900 (about US$1,766)

On 10 October, the promoter said on Instagram that the start-finish, Turn One and Mergulho grandstands had closed. Eventim’s page still shows prices for those three sectors, so check availability there before planning around them.

Half-price tickets, called meia-entrada, are for groups set by Brazilian law, such as students and people aged 60 or over. Unless you qualify, plan on the full price.

Children up to 11 may enter only with a parent or legal guardian, Eventim says. Teenagers aged 12 to 17 need photo ID and a signed parental authorisation form.

MotoGP’s own ticket portal also lists the race, but its terms say the Spanish reseller Platinium Group sells those tickets. The promoter also warns buyers to watch out for fake ticket websites.

The Circuit and How to Get There

The Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia Ayrton Senna opened in 1974 on the GO-020 highway, southeast of the city centre. MotoGP’s circuit data puts one lap at 3.84 kilometres (2.38 miles), with 14 corners.

The longest straight runs 994 metres, about 0.6 miles. MotoGP’s circuit guide places the track about 210 kilometres southwest of Brasília, the federal capital.

The promoter has not yet published its mobility plan, and its transport page still says the plan is coming soon. Shuttle buses, parking and ride-hailing drop-off points are therefore not confirmed.

Goiânia’s Santa Genoveva airport is served by domestic flights from São Paulo and other Brazilian hubs. Most US visitors will connect through São Paulo, Brazil’s main international gateway.

The State Department says registered taxis in Brazil have red-and-white licence plates and display company details. It also tells visitors to arrange taxi or rideshare pickups in a secure area.

The department advises avoiding municipal buses at any time of day, especially at night. With a crowd of this size leaving at once, agree on a pickup point before the race ends.

Early April falls near the end of the rainy season in central Brazil, so pack a light rain layer. Friday practice at the 2026 race ran in the rain, MotoGP’s session data shows.

Tips for US and Foreign Visitors

US citizens need a visa to enter Brazil and must be approved before they travel, the State Department says. Brazil’s foreign ministry offers US citizens an electronic visa (e-visa), so apply well before you fly.

The department rates Brazil at Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution, because of crime and kidnapping. It warns that violent crime, including armed robbery, occurs in urban areas day and night.

Do not accept food or drinks from strangers, and watch your drink at all times. The department also urges caution when walking or driving at night.

The yellow fever vaccine is not required for entry, but the department notes it must be given 10 days before travel. Ask a travel clinic whether you need it for central Brazil.

Goiânia keeps Brasília time all year, three hours behind UTC, because Brazil no longer uses daylight saving time. In April, that puts the city one hour ahead of New York.

The promoter warns that Goiânia’s hotels fill up on race weekend and that early bookers get the best choice. Book a hotel soon after buying tickets, and check the cancellation terms.

The Argentine Grand Prix follows from 9 to 11 April 2027 at the Oscar y Juan Gálvez circuit in Buenos Aires. Fans with time can combine both races on one South American trip.

What It Means for You

For a US fan, MotoGP Brazil 2027 offers a world championship weekend from about US$52 at the half price. Buyers who do not qualify for the half price pay double, under Brazilian law.

Expats in Brasília or São Paulo can treat the race as a long weekend away. Fans following the full season can add the Austin round, from 23 to 25 April 2027.

What Is Not Known

The 2027 session timetable, the gate opening times and the promoter’s mobility plan have not been published. Honda has also not confirmed which team Moreira will ride for in 2027, the promoter says.

MotoGP’s current broadcaster list names FS1 and FS2 in the US, but no 2027 deal has been announced. Availability by sector can change quickly, so check Eventim before booking flights.

What Comes Next

MotoGP holds a season launch on Praia de Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro on 20 and 21 February 2027. It is a fan event with riders and teams, not a championship round.

The season opens in Thailand on 5 to 7 March 2027, and Qatar follows on 12 to 14 March 2027. Goiânia then hosts round three on the first weekend of April.

Connected Coverage

The Rio Times Brasília city guide covers the nearest large city with its own Rio Times guide. For entry rules, read Brazil Visa for US Citizens 2026.

To plan days off around the trip, see Brazil Public Holidays 2027. New domestic flights from Goiânia are covered in LATAM’s summer route update.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is MotoGP in Goiânia in 2027?

MotoGP races at the Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia Ayrton Senna from Friday, 2 April 2027, to Sunday, 4 April 2027. Session times have not been published yet.

How much do MotoGP Brazil 2027 tickets cost?

Eventim lists three-day general admission from BRL 262.50 (about US$52), the half price for eligible groups. Other buyers pay double, and hospitality clubs cost BRL 7,390 (about US$1,466).

Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Yes, the State Department says US citizens need a visa approved before they travel to Brazil. Brazil’s foreign ministry offers an electronic visa (e-visa), so apply well before your trip.

Sources: Official Brazilian Grand Prix website, tickets; Official Brazilian Grand Prix website, 2027 date (25 September 2026); Eventim, MotoGP Grande Prêmio do Brasil 2027 tickets; MotoGP, 2027 calendar (25 September 2026); MotoGP, 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix race classification; Liberty Media (3 July 2025); MotoGP, broadcasters; MotoGP ticket portal, Grand Prix of Brazil; Official Brazilian Grand Prix website (1 October 2026); Official Brazilian Grand Prix website (5 October 2026); Official Brazilian Grand Prix website, Instagram feed (10 October 2026); Mais Goiás (9 October 2026); US State Department, Brazil country information; US State Department, Brazil travel advisory; Brazilian foreign ministry, e-visa for US citizens; open.er-api.com, exchange rates (all accessed 15 October 2026).