MotoGP 26 launched on PS5 on April 29, 2026, and its trophy list is exactly what you'd expect from a Milestone S.r.l. racing sim: a mix of quick circuit wins, deep Career mode grinds, and a handful of genuinely tough challenges that will separate casual riders from dedicated ones. There are 51 trophies in total, worth 1,350 points, and the platinum sits at just 0.5% rarity on PSNProfiles. Only about 32% of players have completed the full list. Here's how to join them.
What does the full trophy list look like?
The 51 trophies break down into four grades on PS5: 1 platinum, 1 gold, 15 silver, and 34 bronze. The majority of bronze trophies are circuit-specific race wins spread across 21 tracks, which sounds like a lot but most of them stack naturally through Career mode. The harder work is in the Career mode progression trophies, the no-Rewind win streaks, and the online requirements.
All 51 trophies at a glance
Here's a quick breakdown of trophy categories:
Which trophies should you target first?
Start with First steps (61.9% rarity, the most common trophy in the list) by completing a full lap in the First Boot tutorial or Tutorial mode. This is literally the first thing the game asks you to do. From there, grab Time for change by finishing any race in Arcade game experience, and I bend, I don't break by qualifying directly for Q2 through a fast Practice session.
The 21 circuit victory trophies are your next priority. Victory at Chang (39.7%) and Victory at Austin (28.8%) are among the most commonly earned, which tracks since these circuits tend to suit aggressive riding styles. The rarest circuit win is Victory at Mandalika at just 8.8%, followed by Victory at Motegi at 10.1% and Victory at Silverstone at 10.8%. These circuits clearly give players more trouble, so save them for when your Career mode skill is fully developed.
Run a custom Championship spanning all 21 circuits on the lowest difficulty with shortened race lengths. You'll sweep most circuit win trophies in a single session rather than hunting them piecemeal.
Securing the Mandalika win
How do the Career mode trophies work?
Career mode holds the spine of this platinum run. The progression trophies follow a clear ladder:
- Team's rising star: Reach Top Rider Status (15.4% rarity)
- Everyone in class: Become Team Leader (10.4%)
- Rider of the day: Reach Superstar Rider Status (5.7%)
- Racing legend: Reach Legend Rider Status (2.8%)
- Point of reference: Become Manufacturer Leader (2.0%, Ultra Rare)
Point of reference is the rarest non-platinum trophy in the game at 2.0%, and based on forum discussion on PSNProfiles, players have found it requires sustained dominance across multiple seasons. Plan for a long Career mode commitment.
The championship trophies also live here: Moto3 Championship victory (13.3%), Moto2 Championship victory (7.6%), and MotoGP Championship victory (4.2%). You'll need to climb through all three classes, which is the natural Career mode progression anyway.
Collect them all asks you to complete a race with each MotoGP manufacturer, sitting at just 2.7% rarity. The easiest way to handle this is through Grand Prix mode, where you can freely select any manufacturer's bike without Career mode restrictions.
What are the no-Rewind trophies and how hard are they?
Three trophies punish you for touching the Rewind button:
- Without a Hitch: Win 3 races without Rewind (10.5%)
- Hammer Down: Win 5 races without Rewind (7.1%)
- Clean riding: Win 10 races without Rewind (4.1%, Ultra Rare)
These are cumulative, so wins for Without a Hitch count toward Hammer Down, which counts toward Clean riding. The catch is that they only count in Grand Prix, Championship, or Career mode, not Time Trial or Race Off.
Rewind is a binary condition for these trophies. Using it even once in a race disqualifies that entire race from counting, even if you win. Turn off the Rewind option in settings before starting your no-Rewind run to avoid accidental button presses.
The Perfect weekend trophy (12.6%) asks you to take pole position, win the Sprint race, and win the main race all in the same race weekend. This is the most demanding single-session trophy outside of Career mode grind. Target a circuit you're comfortable with and run on reduced AI difficulty.
How do the Race Off and Time Trial trophies work?
Race Off mode offers four distinct vehicle category wins:
- Dirt domination: Win a Flat Track race (9.7%)
- Sliding success: Win a Motard race (11.9%)
- Victory in miniature: Win a Minibike race (22.6%)
- Production master: Win a Production bike race (26.2%)
Minibike and Production bike wins are the most commonly earned here, suggesting players find those handling models more approachable. Flat Track is the toughest of the four at 9.7%, likely because the dirt physics require a completely different riding style than tarmac racing.
For Time Trial, you need The Perfect Lap (5.1%), which requires 3 consecutive valid laps, and Always on the ball (2.9%, Ultra Rare) for 5 consecutive valid laps. A valid lap means no track limit violations and no crashes. Set your pace carefully rather than chasing fast times, since consistency matters more than speed here.
In Time Trial mode, pick a short circuit with wide run-off areas to minimize the risk of track limit penalties invalidating your laps.
What about the online trophies?
Three trophies require online play:
- Let's Get 'Em!: Complete 5 online races (6.2%)
- Conquering the World: Complete 10 online races (4.3%)
- The world is all mine: Complete 15 online races (3.3%)
- Nice view from here: Reach the podium in 3 different online races (6.1%)
These are completion-based, not win-based (except Nice view from here), so just finishing races counts. The low rarity percentages here reflect the general drop-off in online engagement for racing sims rather than difficulty. The online population for racing games in this genre tends to thin out after the first few weeks, so tackle these early while lobbies are active.
What's the fastest route to the platinum?
Based on the trophy rarity data, a focused platinum run looks like this:
- Complete the tutorial for First steps
- Run a custom Championship across all 21 circuits on low difficulty to sweep circuit wins
- Use Grand Prix mode to complete races with each manufacturer for Collect them all
- Win a Flag to Flag race (rain race) for Did you bring an umbrella? (6.1%)
- Grind Career mode through Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP for championship and status trophies
- Handle no-Rewind wins across 10 races with Rewind disabled in settings
- Clear Race Off mode across all four vehicle categories
- Complete 5 consecutive valid Time Trial laps for Always on the ball
- Finish 15 online races and podium 3 of them
The Did you bring an umbrella? trophy (6.1%) requires winning a Flag to Flag race, which means a race that starts in one weather condition and switches mid-race, requiring a bike swap. These don't happen automatically on demand, so either wait for Career mode to trigger one or check if Grand Prix mode lets you manually set dynamic weather conditions.
For the full strategy breakdown across Career mode and other game systems, check the MotoGP 26 guides collection for additional tips as the community documents more efficient routes.