The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) has confirmed its first foray into Africa, with Cape Town selected to host the 2025 South African Grand Prix. The event, set to take place at DHL Stadium, marks a new chapter for the series, though the precise date remains undisclosed, likely falling in the final quarter of the year to avoid overlapping with the AMA Motocross and Supermotocross seasons.

This is not, strictly speaking, the first FIM World Championship event in Africa in recent times—rallies and bajas have occurred, and the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) will visit South Africa in May 2025. However, since World Superbike last raced at Kyalami in 2010, no FIM event has offered the spectator-oriented appeal that WSX promises. MotoGP has long considered an African return but remains deterred by the absence of a suitable circuit across the continent.

For South Africa, the Cape Town race complements a significant year in motorcycle racing, following a 15-year gap since the last FIM World Championship event at Kyalami. Alongside the W2RC’s visit, it underscores a renewed presence for the sport. The WSX calendar, still taking shape, already includes London and Buenos Aires, with Cape Town rounding out the announced venues thus far.

Tom Burwell, CEO of World Supercross, described the move as “a historic milestone,” emphasizing the goal of extending the sport’s reach globally. “South Africa has a strong sporting tradition, and we aim to deliver a competitive event with broad appeal,” he said. DHL Stadium, a prominent venue, was cited as an ideal setting.

Tony Feldman, director at Showtime Management, the event promoter, echoed this sentiment: “Hosting World Supercross elevates motorsport in South Africa. The country has a keen interest in sports and a track record of staging major events. DHL Stadium suits the requirements of supercross well.” The championship’s blend of racing and entertainment, he noted, aligns with local tastes.

Further details on the 2025 season are pending, but the Cape Town addition offers a fresh opportunity for fans and a modest boost to South Africa’s motorsport profile.

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