Championship Saturday: 2026 SMX World Championship Final Preview

Tonight, it all comes down to this. The 2026 SMX World Championship Final takes over Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, with triple points on the line and two championships still to be decided.

450 TITLE FIGHT

Jorge Prado carries 92 points into the finale, 16 clear of a tie for second between Haiden Deegan and Hunter Lawrence at 76 apiece. Ken Roczen sits fourth at 74, with Cooper Webb fifth at 72. With triple points available, none of the top five can afford a quiet night — one bad moto can flip the entire order.

250 TITLE FIGHT

Levi Kitchen leads the way on 87 points, but Ryder DiFrancesco is just three back at 84 after a breakout playoff run. Julien Beaumer holds third at 71 and needs a perfect night — plus some help — to steal the crown.

HOW TO WATCH

Race Day Live starts at 1 p.m. ET (11 a.m. MT) on Peacock, followed by the pre-race show at 6:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. MT). Gate drop — when the points-paying motos begin — is at 7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. MT) on Peacock, with the post-race show at 10 p.m. ET (8 p.m. MT).

WHAT'S AT STAKE

Jett Lawrence (450) and Jo Shimoda (250) are the defending 2025 champions. Tonight we find out who takes the 2026 crowns. Check back after the checkered flag for full results and updated championship standings.

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