The 2026 Isle of Man TT runs from 25 May to 6 June 2026, giving fans nearly two weeks of practice sessions, qualifying and racing across the famous Mountain Course.

The Isle of Man TT takes place on the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency situated in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. The races are run on public roads that are closed for the event, forming the legendary 37.73-mile Mountain Course that winds through towns, villages and open countryside before climbing across the island’s mountain section.

TT stands for Tourist Trophy. The name dates back to the very first races held in 1907, when the event was conceived as a way to showcase motorcycle performance and encourage the development of road-going machines. More than a century later, the Tourist Trophy remains the most prestigious road race in the world.

The first Isle of Man TT was held in 1907, making it one of the oldest motorsport events on the planet. What began as a trial of motorcycle reliability and performance on public roads has grown into a global phenomenon that attracts riders and fans from across the world each year.

The Mountain Course is 37.73 miles (approximately 60.7 kilometres) per lap. It is one of the longest and most demanding race circuits in the world, featuring more than 200 corners, sweeping mountain roads, narrow village streets and some of the fastest stretches of road racing anywhere on the planet.

The top riders regularly average speeds of over 135 miles per hour across an entire lap of the Mountain Course, with top speeds recorded on the longest straight sections exceeding 200 miles per hour. The combination of raw speed, technical complexity and the unforgiving nature of public road racing is what makes the TT unlike anything else in motorsport.

The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom and is not subject to UK road traffic law. The island’s government has the power to close public roads for racing, which it has done since 1907. This legal and political autonomy is the reason the TT can take place in a way that would not be possible on the British mainland or in most other countries.

The TT race programme covers several classes across the fortnight. The headline classes are Superbike and the Senior TT, which are the most prestigious races on the schedule. Alongside these, the programme includes Supersport, Superstock, Supertwin and Sidecar races, giving fans a full range of motorcycle racing across the two race weeks.

Michael Dunlop currently holds the record for the most TT wins of any rider, surpassing the long-standing record set by his uncle Joey Dunlop. Joey Dunlop himself was a towering figure in TT history with 26 victories, while John McGuinness is another legendary name with more than 20 wins to his name. The Dunlop family name is woven into the very fabric of the event.

2026 packages are available now. The Isle of Man TT is one of the most popular events on the Keith Prowse Travel calendar, and places fill up quickly, particularly for race weekend packages. We recommend getting in touch as early as possible to secure your spot.

Our Isle of Man TT packages include hospitality and/or grandstand tickets for race days, four-star accommodation and more. It is a genuinely special way to experience the event, combining the raw atmosphere of the world’s greatest road race with the kind of access and comfort that makes for an unforgettable trip.

Absolutely! The Isle of Man TT attracts fans from all over the world, and international visitors are very much part of what makes the event’s atmosphere so unique. Getting to the Isle of Man typically involves flying into the island’s airport or taking a ferry from the UK mainland. Our team can help you plan your trip and ensure everything runs smoothly once you arrive.