Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series Launches with Three Sold Out Rounds and Record Streaming Audience

Record viewership and historic attendance encourage a strong year ahead

PALMETTO, FL – January 31, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Following Round 3 of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship™, the SMX League is pleased to report strong momentum in both streaming viewership and live event attendance. Anaheim 1, San Diego, and Anaheim 2 all delivered sold‑out crowds, reaffirming Southern California’s status as the premier hotbed of the sport.

On-track action in both classes continues to showcase a world‑class racing product for fans tuning in around the globe. Stars like Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton, Ken Roczen, Hunter Lawrence, and Cooper Webb are keeping the championship battle wide open as the series heads to NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, this weekend.

Current points leader Eli Tomac taking the checkered flag in Anaheim on Saturday, January 10
in front of a sold out crowd at Angel Stadium.

Over 124,000 fans attended the first three rounds and over 68,000 attended the pre-race FanFest in the paddock. The last time both Anaheim 1 and 2 sold out was 2023.

Anaheim 1 kicked off the year in a major way, becoming the most‑streamed race on record with more than 67 million live and replay minutes watched. Anaheim 2 followed with over 65 million total minutes streamed, making it the second most‑streamed race ever, behind only A1.

San Diego also delivered strong results, posting an 8% increase in unique viewers on Peacock compared to last year.

Additionally, Race Day Live, NBC Sports’ SMX pre‑race show, is off to its best start ever, with live minutes streamed up 12% over last season across Peacock and NBC Sports Digital properties.

All 2026 Supercross races outside of Round 13 in Nashville, Tennessee at Nissan Stadium on April 11 and Round 14 in Cleveland, Ohio at Huntington Bank Field now start at 7:00 p.m. Eastern to ensure a prime time viewing window which has contributed to this viewership increase.

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Sean Brennen / Feld Motor Sports
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About the Monster Energy SMX World Championship:

The Monster Energy SMX World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series in the world that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 28-round regular season that culminates with the season-ending SMX World Championship Playoffs. Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:

Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.:

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the Monster Energy SMX World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

Source: SMX League

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