AUSTRALIA — SX Global today announced that Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will host the penultimate round of the FIM World Supercross Championship in 2023.
The WSX Abu Dhabi GP will be held over two days at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island on November 4-5. The historic event will be the first time a World Supercross event has been held in the region.
“We’re extremely proud to announce the WSX Abu Dhabi GP. Yas Island is known for the standard of excellence in hosting some of the biggest events in the region including other major events like Formula 1, UFC and NBA,” said SX Global’s CEO, Adam Bailey.
“This event will mark the first-ever Supercross event held in the region and is a significant milestone for both WSX and the sport of supercross. The fact that Abu Dhabi is the home of our strategic investment partner in Mubadala Capital, makes it even more special.”
Ethara is one of the region’s biggest event, entertainment, and venue management companies. In partnership with Miral, it operates multiple event venues on Yas Island including the Etihad Arena, the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue.
Over the past 15 years, Ethara has delivered over 700 major events in the region for more than 16 million fans, including the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Yasalam After-Race Concerts.
“FIM World Supercross is a fantastic new event for Yas Island, and it underpins our pioneering approach in the major event industry,” Saif Rashid Al Noaimi, CEO of Ethara, said.
“This exciting announcement is testament to our commitment to delivering unique experiences, further building our reputation for best-in-class sport and entertainment events. We are looking forward to welcoming WSX fans to the Etihad Arena in November and delivering unforgettable moments.”