International Supercross action returns to New Zealand this weekend as the 2026 Boost Mobile Australian Supercross Championship heads to Auckland for Round 2.
Reigning AMA 450SX Champion Ken Roczen and New Zealand’s own Cole Davies headline the event at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday, October 31. They will be joined by an international field featuring Christian Craig, Max Anstie, Brodie Connolly and several of Australia’s top Supercross competitors.
SX1: Craig leads the championship
While Roczen brings plenty of star power as the reigning AMA Supercross Champion, Christian Craig arrives in Auckland with the early advantage in the SX1 championship.
The Quad Lock Honda rider made a perfect start to the season at the October 3 opener in Townsville, Queensland, winning both SX1 finals to take maximum points.
Craig currently leads the standings by eight points over Frenchman Cedric Soubeyras, who represents Empire Kawasaki.
SX2: Connolly leads the home challenge
The SX2 championship also arrives in New Zealand with a local rider at the top of the standings.
Brodie Connolly claimed the overall victory at Townsville after recording 1-3 results across the two finals, giving him an early championship lead heading into his home round.
Auckland – Live Updates
Breaking News: Three riders OUT
Three riders have been forced out of Round 2 of the 2026 Australian Supercross Championship in Auckland following injuries.
Matt Moss (Ducati) will sit out the event after aggravating a shoulder injury in a heavy crash during the press day.
Hayden Mellross (KTM) also suffered a setback, sustaining an ankle injury in a crash during free practice.
Meanwhile, Jed Beaton (Yamaha) has been ruled out after suffering a wrist injury.
Heats Winners
The first gate drops of the night in Auckland saw Christian Craig and Ken Roczen take the SX1 heat race victories, with Craig winning Heat 1 and Roczen coming out on top in Heat 2.
In the SX2 class, Kayd Kingsford claimed the first heat win, while New Zealand’s own Cole Davies took victory in Heat 2.
Meanwhile, Max Anstie secured the LCQ win to book his place in the night’s main events.
Roczen and Davies set the fastest lap times
Both Ken Roczen and Cole Davies have shown their speed in Auckland, setting the fastest lap times as the action gets underway.
Top 10 SX1 Combined Time Practice
| Pos | # | Rider | Brand | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 🇩🇪 Ken Roczen | Suzuki | 50.246 |
| 2 | 28 | 🇺🇸 Christian Craig | Honda | 50.292 |
| 3 | 4 | 🇦🇺 Luke Clout | KTM | 50.535 |
| 4 | 98 | 🇺🇸 Austin Politelli | Honda | 51.721 |
| 5 | 2 | 🇫🇷 Cedric Soubeyras | Kawasaki | 51.733 |
| 6 | 9 | 🇦🇺 Aaron Tanti | Yamaha | 51.982 |
| 7 | 99 | 🇪🇸 Jorge Zaragoza | Stark | 52.220 |
| 8 | 8 | 🇦🇺 Zachary Watson | KTM | 54.062 |
| 9 | 63 | 🇦🇺 Ryan Alexanderson | Kawasaki | 54.967 |
| 10 | 64 | 🇦🇺 Dylan Wills | Ducati | 55.451 |
Top 10 SX2 Combined Time Practice
| Pos | # | Rider | Brand | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 🇳🇿 Cole Davies | Yamaha | 51.626 |
| 2 | 99 | 🇬🇧 Max Anstie | Yamaha | 52.234 |
| 3 | 9 | 🇺🇸 Lux Turner | Yamaha | 52.472 |
| 4 | 1 | 🇦🇺 Ryder Kingsford | Honda | 52.620 |
| 5 | 63 | 🇺🇸 Cameron McAdoo | Honda | 52.843 |
| 6 | 20 | 🇦🇺 Kayd Kingsford | Honda | 53.015 |
| 7 | 53 | 🇳🇿 Dylan Walsh | KTM | 53.258 |
| 8 | 800 | 🇨🇦 Preston Masciangelo | Honda | 53.458 |
| 9 | 5 | 🇦🇺 Alex Larwood | Honda | 53.506 |
| 10 | 69 | 🇺🇸 Jack Chambers | Yamaha | 53.548 |
