Record-breaking race winner
Michael Dunlop
Ballymoney’s record-breaking TT winner made his debut in 2007 and claimed his first victory in the 2009 Supersport race.
Official TT profileTHE ROAD TO TT 2027
Riders & teams
The road to TT 2027. Key dates, familiar names and the latest picture on entries and teams.
Reviewed
2027 entry list pending
Competitor entries open on 30 November 2026. The official starting order and complete rider and team line-up are not yet available. View sources
- Entries open
- 30 November 2026
The application window opens for competitors.
Competitor information - TT 2027
- 31 May – 12 June 2027
Qualifying begins on 31 May; racing starts on 5 June.
Official schedule - 100th Senior TT
- Friday 11 June 2027
The six-lap Milwaukee Senior TT, with Saturday reserved as a fallback if needed. Schedule subject to change.
Official schedule
MOUNTAIN COURSE PEOPLE
Names to know
Meet eight established solo TT riders. This is a guide to their Mountain Course background, not a confirmed 2027 entry list or a prediction of the starting order.
Mountain Course pace-setter
Peter Hickman
A TT winner across several classes, Hickman set a 136.358 mph outright Mountain Course lap record in 2023.
Official TT profileSenior TT winner
Davey Todd
Todd won the Superstock and Senior races in 2024, then added a Superbike victory to his TT record in 2025.
Official TT profileA front-running regular
Dean Harrison
Bradford’s Harrison took his first TT victory in 2014 and has since become a regular podium finisher across solo classes.
Official TT profileLightweight TT winner
James Hillier
The 2013 Lightweight winner has reached the podium across the solo classes, building a reputation for smooth, consistent Mountain Course performances.
Official TT profileA TT career spanning decades
John McGuinness
The Morecambe rider’s TT career began in 1996. His 23 victories place him among the event’s most successful competitors.
Official TT profileFrom BSB to the Mountain Course
Josh Brookes
A double British Superbike champion, Brookes made his TT debut in 2013 and finished second in the 2024 Senior race.
Official TT profileRamsey’s TT contender
Conor Cummins
Ramsey’s Cummins first raced the TT in 2006 and has earned podium finishes in Superbike, Superstock and Senior races.
Official TT profilePADDOCK WATCH
Team plans: 8TEN Racing & BMW
BMW has outlined preparations for TT 2027 with Peter Hickman, Davey Todd and 8TEN Racing. Its June statement describes the team’s intentions; it does not confirm accepted entries or a complete race-by-race line-up. The wider 2027 roster and machinery choices are still taking shape.
Sources & updates
Reviewed 7 October 2026. Announcements can change; check the linked sources for the latest details. Rider profiles describe past achievements, not confirmed 2027 entries.