After a highly publicized move during the offseason, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Chase Sexton broke through for his first with the team and the first Kawasaki victory since 2022.
A hotly contested Main Event saw Eli Tomac prevail with back-to-back victories to open the season, as he edged out Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen inside Snapdragon Stadium.
The American Motorcyclist Association announced the professional competition numbers for the pro-licensed riders participating in the 2026 SMX World Championship.