The FIA and WRC Promoter have today unveiled the calendar for the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, confirming 14 rounds across four continents as the series continues to blend classic challenges with global reach.
The season begins at Rallye Monte-Carlo from Jan. 22-25, with crews tackling France’s icy alpine roads in one of rallying’s most iconic settings.
A spectacular street stage in downtown Monte Carlo on Saturday evening adds extra drama and glamour to an already demanding weekend.
It’s the start of a calendar that blends snow, gravel and asphalt events – including returning rounds in the Canary Islands and Paraguay following their introductions in 2025 – before culminating in the desert terrain of Saudi Arabia from Nov. 11-14.
Notably, the opening half of the year brings a welcome mix of surfaces. Asphalt rallies in Croatia, the Canary Islands and Japan complement the snow of Sweden and gravel outings in Kenya and Portugal, ensuring variety from the very start of the season.
Crucially, the decision to reposition Rally Japan into a May slot adds a meaningful sporting benefit. By interrupting what would otherwise be a long sequence of gravel rallies, the move helps to limit the impact of road sweeping for early championship leaders – reinforcing WRC’s commitment to fairer, more competitive conditions.
“This is a calendar built with purpose,” said WRC Promoter Managing Director Jona Siebel. “It’s diverse, it flows well, and it reflects the feedback we’ve had from teams, drivers and stakeholders. We’ve put real thought into how the sequence of events can impact the sporting fight.”
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “The 2026 WRC calendar is a powerful reflection of the championship’s global strength and appeal. It combines the heritage of iconic rallies with the return of newer events in regions where participation and interest in rallying continues to grow.”
2026 FIA World Rally Championship Schedule
Jan. 22-25 Rallye Monte-Carlo
Feb. 12-15 Rally Sweden,
March 12-15 Safari Rally Kenya
April 9-12 Croatia Rally,
April 23-26 Rally Islas Canarias,
May 7-10 Rally de Portugal
May 28-31 Rally Japan, 28 – 31 May
June 25-28 EKO Acropolis Rally,
July 16-19 Rally Estonia
July 30-Aug. 21Secto Rally Finland
Aug. 27-30 Rally del Paraguay
Sept. 10-13 Rally Chile Bio Bío
Oct. 1-4 Rally Italia
Nov. 11-14 Rally Saudi Arabia
