2026 North West 200: Key Riders, Dates and BBC Coverage

The 2026 North West 200 will attract the world’s top road racers to the 8.9‑mile Triangle circuit on Northern Ireland’s north coast. Key contenders include Will Glenn Irwin, Alastair Seeley, Michael Dunlop, Dean Harrison, Peter Hickman, Richard Cooper and newcomer Storm Stacey, all vying for podium places. afrikasportnews.co.za

BBC Sport NI will broadcast all qualifying and race sessions live on iPlayer, the website and app. Coverage runs from 09:45 BST on Wednesday 6 May to 14:45, with additional sessions on Thursday and Saturday. Audio will be available on BBC Sounds, Radio Foyle and Radio Ulster FM, and highlights will air on Friday, Sunday and Monday evenings.