The 1988 Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix was the thirteenth round of the 1988 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season.

It took place on the weekend of 12–14 August 1988 at the Anderstorp circuit.

Wayne Rainey gets the start from Niall Mackenzie and Didier De Radiguès.

At the end of the first lap it's Rainey, Lawson, Wayne Gardner, Christian Sarron, De Radiguès, et al. Lawson passes 3 riders on the straight as if he's angry for his performance at Donington.

Lawson almost highsides out of first place, but keeps it together to the end.