{"id":12556,"date":"2026-03-10T15:39:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/?p=12556"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:11:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:11:34","slug":"wrc-calendar-2026-tickets-now-on-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wrc-calendar-2026-tickets-now-on-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"WRC calendar 2026: tickets now on sale!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The WRC 2026 calendar<\/strong> is already underway, but it’s not too late to start planning your rally trip for the 2026 season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfc6 WRC Results & Standings<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Rally<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Book Official WRC tickets here<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check out the WRC calendar for 2026<\/strong> below. Click the links to buy tickets for the rallies that are on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WRC Calendar 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DATE<\/strong><\/td>RACE<\/strong><\/td>TICKET STATUS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Jan 22-25<\/td>Monaco \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde8<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Feb 12-15<\/td>Sweden \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea <\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Mar 12-15<\/td>Kenya \ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddea <\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Apr 9-12<\/td>Croatia \ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf7<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Apr 23-26<\/td>Islas Canarias \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde8<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
May 7-10<\/td>Portugal \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 <\/td>ON SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
May 28-31<\/td>Japan \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/td>ON SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Jun 25-28<\/td>Greece \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 <\/td>ON SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Jul 16-19<\/td>Estonia \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddea <\/td>ON SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Jul 30-Aug 2<\/td>Finland \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee <\/td>ON SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Aug 27-30<\/td>Paraguay \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddfe <\/td>ON SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Sep 10-13<\/td>Chile \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf1 <\/td>ON SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Oct 1-4<\/td>Italy \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 <\/td>ON SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nov 11-14<\/td>Saudi Arabia \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde6 <\/td>ON SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A classic start to the 2026 WRC season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 season kicked off earlier this year at Rallye Monte-Carlo (22\u201325 January), where Toyota’s Oliver Solberg swept to victory in the GR Yaris 1. The Swede finished 9th overall in 2025 having won just one rally, while 2025 champion S\u00e9bastien Ogier could only manage third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A calendar built on variety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The early phase of the season has already demonstrated the diversity that defines the FIA World Rally Championship. From the winter conditions of Sweden to gravel classics such as Kenya and Portugal, drivers face a wide range of terrain and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asphalt rallies in Croatia, the Canary Islands and Japan add further contrast to the schedule, ensuring the championship continues to offer a balanced mix of surfaces throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newer rallies strengthen the global calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several events introduced or reintroduced in recent seasons remain key parts of the schedule. The Canary Islands and Paraguay continue to build on their successful inclusions in 2025, helping expand the championship\u2019s global reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 campaign will ultimately conclude on the dramatic desert terrain of Saudi Arabia from 11\u201314 November, bringing the season to a spectacular finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Toyota<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rally Japan\u2019s new position improves sporting balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most notable calendar adjustments for 2026 was the decision to move Rally Japan into a May slot. By interrupting what would otherwise be a long sequence of gravel rallies, the change helps reduce the impact of road sweeping for early championship leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move reflects a wider effort from the organisers to ensure a more balanced and competitive sporting fight across the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A calendar designed with teams and fans in mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a calendar built with purpose,\u201d said WRC Promoter Managing Director Jona Siebel. \u201cIt\u2019s diverse, it flows well, and it reflects the feedback we\u2019ve had from teams, drivers and stakeholders. We\u2019ve put real thought into how the sequence of events can impact the sporting fight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem added: \u201cThe 2026 WRC calendar is a powerful reflection of the championship\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Book Official WRC tickets here<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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