THE Isle of Man TT is back THIS WEEK as some of Britain’s top riders race around country lanes at 130mph!
Dubbed by many as the ‘world’s most dangerous race’, the iconic course has claimed the lives of 270 people since its first edition in 1907.
Davey Todd will be hoping to defend his Senior TT title at the Isle of Man TT
Michael Dunlop has the most wins EVER and is looking for more
Last year, Northern Irish legend Michael Dunlop broke the record for most wins on the course and is back for more this time around.
Dunlop broke uncle Joey’s record of 26 last year with FOUR wins out of seven to take his overall tally to an incredible 29.
There has already been huge drama in the qualifying section with Peter Hickman involved in a major crash.
Hickman is one of the most recognisable faces in the Isle of Man TT and has won 14 races in the last five events.
The BMW rider has since been released from hospital but will not participate in this year’s racing.
Here’s everything you need to know for the week ahead.
What is the Isle of Man TT?
The annual event sees professional and semi-professional riders race around the Isle of Man in a time-trial.
The ‘TT’ in the name stands for Tourist Trophy, rather than time trial.
Anyone from any country can apply to race as long as they have a valid National Entrants or FIM Sponsors Licence for Road Racing, plus a driver’s licence.
Last week was the qualifying section and this week is the racing.
There are six main events – the Senior TT, Supersport TT, Superbike TT, Superstock TT, Supertwin TT and Sidecar TT – with all roads on the island closed between 9am and 5pm.
The Senior TT is the main attraction and has almost run continuously since 1911.
It was not held due to World War I (1915-19) and World War II (1940-46), then because of foot and mouth disease in 2001, bad weather in 2012 and Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021.
Davey Todd won the race last year.
Isle of Man TT 2025 schedule and results
Race Day 1 – Monday, June 2
9am: Mountain Road closed
10am: All roads closed
12pm: Superbike TT Race – Winner: Davey Todd
2pm: Sidecar TT Race 1 – Winners: Ryan & Callum Crowe
3.15pm: Supersport TT Race 1
5pm: Roads re-open
Race Day 2 – Tuesday, June 3
9am: Mountain Road closed
10am: All roads closed
10.45pm: Superstock TT Race 1
12.30pm: Sidecar shakedown
2pm: Supertwin TT Race 1
4pm: Solo practice
5pm: Roads re-open
Race Day 3 – Wednesday, June 4
9am: Mountain Road closed
10am: All roads closed
10.45pm: Supersport TT Race 2
2pm: Sidecar TT Race 2
4pm: Solo practice
5pm: Roads re-open
Rest Day – Thursday, June 5
TBC – Contingency
Race Day 4 – Friday, June 6
9am: Mountain Road closed
10am: All roads closed
10.45pm: Superstock TT Race 2
2pm: Supertwin TT Race 2
4pm: Senior TT practice
9.30pm: Roads re-open
Race Day 5 – Saturday, June 7
9am: Mountain Road closed
10am: All roads closed
10.45pm: Senior TT Race
9.30pm: Roads re-open
What TV channel is the Isle of Man TT on and is there a live stream?
The 2025 Isle of Man TT will not be broadcast live on any TV.
Instead, race fans will need to purchase TT+ which costs £23.99 for full coverage of every race, plus behind-the-scenes access and in-depth analysis.
TT+ can be live streamed via the website on any compatible device.
Alternatively, ITV4 has nightly highlights every day at 9pm.
What is the prize money for the Isle of Man TT?
The total prize money for the 2025 Isle of Man TT sits at £353,115, which is a large increase from last year.
The prize pots are as follows:
Senior TT – £88,725
Superbike TT – £65,100
Supersport TT per race (2) – £29,820
Sidecar TT per race (2) – £24,675
Superstock TT per race (2) – £24,675
Supertwin TT per race (2) – £20,475
A full breakdown for the 2025 prize money can be found here.
Who has won the most Isle of Man TT races?
Michael Dunlop is the most successful rider at the Isle of Man TT.
He won four races in 2024 to take his overall tally to 29.
The Northern Irishman had been trailing his legendary uncle, Joey, heading into last year’s event – Joey had won 26.
Michael’s four wins in 2024 added to his four wins in 2023.
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