2026 Denver Supercross – 250SX West Heat 1 | Round 16

Round 16 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship touches down at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado — and with it comes the return of the 250SX West division, making its first appearance since the early rounds of the season. Heat 1 is where the West riders pick up where they left off and begin their push toward the final rounds of the 2026 championship.

Denver is one of the most unique venues on the entire Supercross calendar. Empower Field at Mile High sits at over 5,000 feet of elevation, which means every rider on the gate is dealing with thinner air, higher physical demands, and an outdoor stadium environment that challenges the body in ways that no other round on the schedule can replicate. For the 250SX West field, managing those conditions while delivering a heat race result that sets up the main event is a challenge that starts from the very first lap.

Heat 1 at Denver is where the tone is set for the West division’s penultimate round. Gate picks are on the line, momentum is everything, and the riders who handle the altitude, the track, and the pressure of a championship in its closing stages most effectively are the ones who carry the best possible advantage into the rest of the night.

With the 250SX West title already decided heading into Denver, the racing in the division shifts its focus to individual wins, podiums, and the kind of performances that set riders up for a strong finish to the 2026 Supercross season.

Hit play on the video below and watch 250SX West Heat 1 from the 2026 Denver Supercross.

250 Heat Race 1