Indonesia will open beachfront tent camping and RV parking at Mandalika for the 9-13 October 2026 MotoGP, targeting bikers riding from Java and Sumatra with low-cost bays, washrooms and shops.
Cover image: aerial view of the Mandalika Circuit and beach coastline in Lombok with tents area — photo by IndoDroneMan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Mandalika MotoGP beach camping will open for fans at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia from 9 to 13 October 2026. Indonesia has set aside a coastal strip at Mandalika Beach in Central Lombok for tents and recreational-vehicle parking as a low-cost alternative to hotels, with washrooms on site and shops nearby. The plan was confirmed on 4 September 2026 by Troy Warokka, ITDC operations executive and head of the 2026 race organisation, after about three months of site evaluation.
The move targets the thousands of Indonesian fans who ride to Lombok overland from Sumatra and Java for race week, plus inbound visitors who want to stay trackside without booking a hotel every night. Ticket sales are at about half the target, Warokka said, and organisers hope the beach camp will lift last-mile demand while spreading visitors beyond the circuit hotels.
Where is the beach camp and what will be there?
The camp sits on Mandalika Beach, the shoreline next to the 4.301 km, 17-turn Mandalika International Street Circuit in West Nusa Tenggara. ITDC said the plot was inspected on Friday 4 September and selected for clear sightlines, easy entry for bikes and cars, and proximity to existing beachside retail.
The concept is simple: a managed seaside area for tents and bays for recreational vehicles, with shared washrooms on site. Shops are close by, and the location is meant to serve as a gateway to wider beachside growth beyond the race. No per-night rate or tent capacity was published on 4 September, with Warokka saying the site review had just been completed and commercial details will follow.
This is not the circuit's first low-cost push. Earlier this season ITDC bundled Mandalika MotoGP 2026 travel packages with hotels and transfers, and the new camp adds a self-contained option for riders who prefer to camp.
Who is the camping aimed at?
Warokka framed the camp as "our answer for tourists who want to experience the Indonesian MotoGP in a different way." The core audience is bikers travelling overland, a tradition for Mandalika where groups ride ferries from Java and Sumatra, then cross Lombok by road. For them, a beach tent avoids moving hotels during a five-day programme that spans practice, qualifying and race.
He added: "The public is increasingly realising that they do not always have to book hotel rooms every day to watch the MotoGP." That points to a second audience, budget-conscious domestic fans and Bali and Lombok island-hoppers who combine the race with beach time and want to keep accommodation flexible.
What about tickets and getting there?
The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia is scheduled for 9 to 13 October 2026, with the main race on the Sunday. Camping covers stay only, you still need a race ticket for a grandstand or general-admission zone. With sales at roughly half the goal in early September, inventory remains across categories.
Access to Lombok is via Lombok International Airport or ferry from Bali to Lembar, then road to Mandalika in Kuta. Riders coming from Java and Sumatra typically use ferry crossings and the overland route through Sumbawa and Lombok, which is why RV and bike-friendly parking was built into the plan. If you are flying in, compare low-cost Bali and Lombok flight options early, as race week lifts fares.
What does this mean for Lombok tourism?
Mandalika was developed as a special economic zone to spread tourism beyond Bali, and race week is its biggest demand spike. Adding beach camping lifts bed capacity without new hotels, keeps spending on the beachfront, and gives organisers a tool to manage last-minute arrivals. For Central Lombok, the hope is that camping guests stay longer, visit south-coast beaches and dive spots, and return outside the MotoGP window, supporting the wider Indonesia tourism push in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Mandalika beach camping site?
On the coastal strip at Mandalika Beach in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, next to the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit. ITDC said the plot was reviewed on 4 September after about three months of evaluation and was picked for clear sightlines and easy entry.
When is the 2026 Indonesian MotoGP and who is the camping for?
The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia runs 9 to 13 October 2026. The camping is pitched at overland bikers riding from Sumatra and Java and other fans who want a cheaper alternative to booking hotels every night.
What facilities will the beach camp have?
Tents on the seaside strip plus dedicated parking for recreational vehicles, on-site washrooms and shops close by. Organisers said the aim is low-cost trackside stays that still encourage wider beachside visitor growth beyond race week.
Do I still need a race ticket if I book the camp?
Yes. The camp is accommodation only. You need a separate Grand Prix ticket for grandstand or general admission. ITDC said sales are at about half the target, so tickets remain available alongside the new camping option.
Sources
- ANTARA News — Indonesia set up beach camping for fans ahead of Mandalika MotoGP (4 Sep 2026 22:29 GMT+7, Troy Warokka)
- Wikipedia — Mandalika International Street Circuit (4.301 km, 17 turns)
- ANTARA News — Tourism Ministry prepares reconstruction plan for Sade Village (related Lombok context, 4 Sep 2026)
