The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series returns Saturday night in Orlando, Florida, with one championship battle taking shape in Round 8 and another about to begin in the closer of a two-event run in Orlando, Florida.
Ken Roczen holds a 13-point edge in the 450 division over 2019 series champion Cooper Webb entering Camping World Stadium as the riders have combined to win the past five events in Supercross.
Webb led 22 of 25 laps in a Feb. 13 victory, but Roczen finished second to stay in command of the points race as he seeks his first 450 championship.
In the 250 division, Round 7 marked the last event for the East Region until the Salt Lake City rounds that close the season. Saturday night will mark the opener of the 250 West season.
Here are the pertinent details for watching Round 8 of the 2021 Supercross season Saturday:
(All times are ET)
BROADCAST/STREAMING SCHEDULE: TV coverage of Round 8 will be shown at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN. The event will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App.
Live coverage is available via the exclusive streaming coverage formerly on NBC Sports Gold’s Supercross and Pro Motocross Pass. That has moved in 2021 to Peacock Premium, which is available for $4.99 per month.
The Supercross and Pro Motocross packages will have live coverage of all Supercross heats, qualifiers and races and Pro Motocross main practice, qualifiers and motos. On-demand replays (including the full 2020 season) are available without commercial interruption.
SEASON SO FAR: Recaps of the first seven rounds of the 2021 season:
Round 1: Justin Barcia makes it three consecutive victories in the season opener
Round 2: Eli Tomac improves his start, wins first Supercross event on a Tuesday
Round 3: Cooper Webb makes a last-lap pass to beat Ken Roczen
Round 4: Ken Roczen rebounds for first victory of season
Round 5: Two consecutive in Indy for Ken Roczen
Round 6: Ken Roczen completes the sweep of Indianapolis
Round 7: Cooper Webb dominant in second victory of season
ENTRY LISTS: Click here for the 450 riders l click here for 250 West riders
EVENT SCHEDULE:
7:05 p.m: 250SX Heat #1 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (Finishers 1 – 9 advance to Main) 7:19 p.m.: 250SX Heat #2 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main) 7:33 p.m.: 450SX Heat #1 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main) 7:47 p.m.: 450SX Heat #2 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main) 8:10 p.m.: 250SX Last Chance Qualifier – 5 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders (Finishers 1 – 4 to Main) 8:21 p.m.: 450SX Last Chance Qualifier – 5 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders (1 – 4 to Main) 8:50 p.m.: 250SX Main Event – 15 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders 9:28 p.m.: 450SX Main Event – 20 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
COVID-19 CROWD PROTOCOLS: Orlando will have limited attendance of about 25 percent capacity and “pod"-style seating for the event with face coverings required and social distancing observed.
STANDINGS: 450 points standings | 250 East points standings (Round 8 will mark the start of 250 West)
TRACK LAYOUT: Saturday night’s event will be the second of two in Orlando, and Supercross officials are tweaking the course for each race. Click here for the track map.
HOW TO WATCH SUPERCROSS IN 2021: Full NBC Sports schedule
COVERAGE ON NBCSPORTS.COM:
Ken Roczen comfortable with a new attitude on bike
Colt Nichols, Christian Craig share the 250 points lead
Chase Sexton will miss at least two rounds in Indianapolis
Eli Tomac overcomes “scary” deficit to re-establish bid for title
Christian Craig motivated by chip on shoulder
Ken Roczen ‘disappointed’ in penalty that costs him points lead
Roczen, Marvin Musquin knock off the rust
Malcolm Stewart hooks a big catch with Yahama ride
Adam Cianciarulo has unfinished business in Year 2