Buriram to launch MotoGP’s new 850cc era at 2027 opener
Race tickets include the February Buriram Test and a three-day festival, with a 30% early-bird discount on selected stands until November 15.
- The 2027 MotoGP season will open at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, from March 5-7.
- This race will mark the competitive debut of the championship's new 850cc motorcycles and technical regulations.
- It will be Thailand's third consecutive season opener and the first event under a new hosting contract.
- The event launch includes a comprehensive ticket package that also covers pre-season testing in February and a three-day motorsport festival.
Thailand will open the 2027 MotoGP season at Chang International Circuit in Buriram on March 5–7, bringing the championship’s new 850cc machines into competition alongside a ticket package covering pre-season testing and a motorsport festival.
The Grand Prix of Thailand 2027 will be the country’s third consecutive season opener and the first event under its new hosting contract. New technical regulations will take effect in 2027, making Buriram the first race weekend of the new era.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, through the Sports Authority of Thailand, held the event launch and opened worldwide ticket sales on November 9, 2026. Grandstand tickets sold out within minutes of sales beginning at 2pm.
Race tickets cover all three days of the March 5–7 weekend, admission to both days of the Buriram Test on February 6–7 and access to the three-day motorsport festival.
Ticket prices and access
The four main ticket categories range from 2,000 to 5,000 baht. The sold-out Grandstand tickets cost 5,000 baht and offer views across the circuit.
Rider Stand tickets cost 3,000 baht, with fans able to choose the Marquez, Quartararo or Martin stands. These tickets include officially licensed souvenirs.
Brand Stand tickets cost 2,000 baht for the Honda and Yamaha stands and include souvenirs from the sponsors.
Side Stand tickets also cost 2,000 baht and allow spectators to use zones A, B, C and D, changing zones on different days to watch the racing from different viewpoints.
A Paddock Pass costs 15,000 baht and provides access to the working area used by racing teams and riders, offering a view of preparations behind the scenes.
VIP Lounge tickets cost 20,000 baht and include an air-conditioned lounge, premium food, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi and live television coverage of the racing.
Fans attending only the Buriram Test can buy Grandstand tickets for 500 baht per day or 900 baht for both days. VIP tickets for testing cost 5,000 baht per day.
Discounts and instalment terms
A Special Early Bird offer provides a 30% discount from November 9–15, 2026, on Side Stand tickets and Brand Stand tickets for the Honda and Yamaha sections. This discount cannot be combined with the interest-free instalment offer.
A separate Sponsor Discount provides 20% off through sponsor codes for online purchases, with a limited number available.
ThaiGP is also offering interest-free instalments for the first time, over a maximum of 10 months. The repayment period depends on the purchase amount and participating banks’ conditions, and instalments cannot be combined with other discounts.
Tickets are available through Counter Service All Ticket at 7-Eleven stores nationwide and allticketthailand.com. Further details are available from the Chang Circuit Buriram Facebook page and its LINE account, @changcircuit.
Concerts, Muay Thai and a motorcycle expo
The three-day festival will feature concerts, Muay Thai and entertainment in the Commercial Area in front of Chang International Circuit.
The area will host a motorcycle expo with government and private-sector pavilions, products from major brands, small retailers, and food and specialities from Buriram and other parts of Thailand.
Victor Segui, fan engagement director at MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, formerly Dorna Sports, described Thailand as a distinctive round of the championship because of the passion and enthusiasm of its motorsport fans.
“In 2027, we want to enhance the fan experience and bring people closer to MotoGP,” Segui said.
Segui said activities would begin in Bangkok before fans travelled to Buriram. The programme would combine sport, entertainment and Thai culture to make ThaiGP a memorable experience for both Thai spectators and international visitors.
Tourism spending and local benefits
Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said the third consecutive season opener and the start of the new hosting contract demonstrated confidence in Thailand’s ability to stage major international sporting events.
“The ministry will use this opportunity to develop sports tourism under a ‘Value over Volume’ approach,” Surasak said.
Surasak said the aim was to connect trips to the race with visits to other destinations, spreading income from accommodation, restaurants, transport and other services to businesses and communities.
Spring News reported that the event would attract more than 800 million viewers across 200 countries. The report also put the economic value generated by MotoGP in Buriram over the past six to seven years at more than 25 billion baht and highlighted its role in encouraging young Thais to consider careers in motorsport.
