Malaysian MotoGP (Sepang) 2027: race weekend guide and things to do nearby

22 to 24 October 2027 · ProvisionalKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysian MotoGP (Sepang) fills Kuala Lumpur with fans for three days, but the track only runs for a few hours a day. Practice starts around lunchtime, qualifying leaves the morning free and the day after the race is open. This guide fills those gaps.

Tours in Kuala Lumpur Hotels for these dates Official site

Know before you go

Afternoon thunderstorms are almost daily in October.

Airport to Sepang International Circuit

KLIA (KUL) has the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral in 28 minutes. Sepang circuit is 10 minutes from the airport.

Sepang is next to KLIA airport, 60 km south of Kuala Lumpur. KLIA Ekspres to the airport, then a shuttle or Grab.

Public transport directions to Sepang International Circuit

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Bukit Bintang	Street food and malls.
Mid-range	KLCC	Under the towers.
Splurge	Putrajaya and Sepang resorts	Closer to the circuit.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Mid-range: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Splurge: The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

Links search the nights from 21 October to 25 October. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual MotoGP weekend schedule for 22 to 24 October 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 21 October

Nothing on track that matters yet. Check in, then use the afternoon.

Half-dayPetronas Towers skybridge Half day · Family
Skybridge and observation deck.
EatLot 10 Hutong Hawker food court

Practice day

Friday 22 October

First practice rarely starts before lunchtime, so the morning is free.

Half-dayBatu Caves and city tour Half day · Family
Temple caves and 272 steps.
EatJalan Alor Night food street

Qualifying day

Saturday 23 October

Support races fill the morning. Skip them for a slow start in town and reach the track after lunch.

Easy outingStreet food tour Evening · Food · Nightlife
Jalan Alor and Chinatown.
FreeKLCC Park fountains.

Race day

Sunday 24 October

Go to the track early and stay after the flag: leaving straight away means the worst of the traffic.

EveningFireflies and Kuala Selangor Evening · Family
Fireflies by boat.

The day after

Monday 25 October

A full free day before the flight home. This is the best day for a longer trip out of town.

Full dayMalacca day trip Full day
Colonial old town.
EatVillage Park Nasi lemak

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Petronas Towers skybridge

Skybridge and observation deck.

See times and prices

Evening · Family

Fireflies and Kuala Selangor

Fireflies by boat.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Batu Caves and city tour

Temple caves and 272 steps.

See times and prices

Aquaria KLCC.
KL Bird Park.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Family

Fireflies and Kuala Selangor

Fireflies by boat.

See times and prices

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Street food tour

Jalan Alor and Chinatown.

See times and prices

Full day

Malacca day trip

Colonial old town.

See times and prices

After dark

Changkat Bukit Bintang.

5 tours worth booking for Malaysian MotoGP (Sepang)

Tour	Length	Good for
Petronas Towers skybridge	Half day	Families
Malacca day trip	Full day	Everyone
Batu Caves and city tour	Half day	Families
Fireflies and Kuala Selangor	Evening	Families
Street food tour	Evening	Food lovers, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Jalan Alor Night food street
Village Park Nasi lemak
Lot 10 Hutong Hawker food court

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Islamic Arts Museum.
Pavilion mall.

Getting around on event days

LRT, MRT and monorail; Grab is cheap. Afternoon storms are common.

Day trips from Kuala Lumpur

Malacca: 2 hours
Genting Highlands: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Malaysian MotoGP (Sepang).

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Questions people ask

When is Malaysian MotoGP (Sepang) 2027?

The next edition is 22 to 24 October 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Sepang International Circuit?

KLIA (KUL) has the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral in 28 minutes. Sepang circuit is 10 minutes from the airport. Sepang is next to KLIA airport, 60 km south of Kuala Lumpur. KLIA Ekspres to the airport, then a shuttle or Grab.

Where should I stay for Malaysian MotoGP (Sepang)?

For most visitors the best base is KLCC: Under the towers.

What can we do between sessions at Malaysian MotoGP (Sepang)?

Good short outings in Kuala Lumpur include Batu Caves and city tour, Petronas Towers skybridge. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Malaysian MotoGP (Sepang)?

Family-friendly picks: Batu Caves and city tour, Petronas Towers skybridge, Fireflies and Kuala Selangor. Aquaria KLCC.

How far is Sepang International Circuit from Kuala Lumpur centre?

About 42 km in a straight line. Sepang is next to KLIA airport, 60 km south of Kuala Lumpur. KLIA Ekspres to the airport, then a shuttle or Grab.

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