The 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship is underway and the series opens in Columbus, Ohio with the first round of the SMX Playoffs. After a full summer of outdoor motocross the 250 class steps into the unique format of SuperMotocross — a hybrid track that combines the best of supercross and motocross into one of the most demanding race formats in the sport. Moto 1 in Columbus set the tone for what promises to be a spectacular SMX Playoffs.

250 Class Moto 1 — SMX Columbus

The SMX track in Columbus is a different challenge from anything the 250 riders faced during the outdoor season. The hybrid layout blends supercross-style rhythm sections and tight stadium racing with motocross-inspired elements — and the result is a format that rewards versatility above everything else. Riders who can switch between the technical precision of supercross and the raw physicality of motocross are the ones who thrive in the SMX Playoffs.

With the outdoor championship freshly decided the 250 field arrives at Columbus with momentum, confidence, and a point to prove on one of the biggest stages of the year. Moto 1 gave the first look at how the 250 class handles the SMX format and the racing did not disappoint.

Watch the full Moto 1 in the video above and see how the 250 class opened the 2026 SMX Playoffs in Columbus, Ohio.

The SMX Playoffs — A New Challenge

The SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs bring together the best riders from the AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross seasons for a climactic end-of-year showdown. Columbus is the opening act — and with the SMX World Championship finale on the horizon, every result in the Playoffs carries real weight for the riders chasing the ultimate prize in American motocross racing.

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