Your Full Guide to the 2026 WRC Schedule
All 14 rounds of the 2026 World Rally Championship unveiled — surfaces, dates and key returns
The 2026 FIA World Rally Championship season features 14 rounds across four continents, combining iconic stages with new strategic challenges. From the frozen forests of Sweden to the dusty tracks of Saudi Arabia, the WRC calendar 2026 pushes drivers, teams and machines to the edge.
Full 2026 WRC Calendar
| Round | Rally | Date | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rallye Monte‑Carlo | Jan 22–25 | Mixed (Tarmac/Snow) |
| 2 | Rally Sweden | Feb 12–15 | Snow/Ice |
| 3 | Safari Rally Kenya | Mar 12–15 | Rough Gravel |
| 4 | Croatia Rally | Apr 9–12 | Tarmac |
| 5 | Rally Islas Canarias | Apr 23–26 | Tarmac |
| 6 | Rally de Portugal | May 7–10 | Gravel |
| 7 | Rally Japan | May 28–31 | Tarmac/Mixed |
| 8 | Acropolis Rally Greece | Jun 25–28 | Gravel |
| 9 | Rally Estonia | Jul 16–19 | Fast Gravel |
| 10 | Rally Finland | Jul 30 – Aug 2 | Fast Gravel |
| 11 | Rally del Paraguay | Aug 27–30 | Gravel |
| 12 | Rally Chile (Bio Bío) | Sep 10–13 | Gravel |
| 13 | Rally Italia | Oct 1–4 | Mixed/Gravel |
| 14 | Rally Saudi Arabia | Nov 11–14 | Gravel/Desert |
What’s New in 2026?
- Croatia returns to the WRC roster, offering a narrow and technical tarmac challenge early in the season.
- Rally Islas Canarias joins the global stage, adding a second consecutive asphalt round in April — key for tarmac specialists.
- South America doubles up with Paraguay and Chile, reinforcing the championship’s global presence.
- Rally Italia shifts to a later position, giving gravel fans a late-season showdown before the desert finale.
- Saudi Arabia hosts the season finale, ensuring an endurance-style close under extreme heat and abrasive terrain.
The 2026 Challenge
The 2026 calendar is a pure test of adaptability. Snow, abrasive gravel, smooth asphalt, and high-altitude terrain force teams to optimize setup, tire strategy, and pace note precision across a condensed and varied season.
For professional crews and emerging talents alike, knowing the rhythm of the championship — where to attack, where to survive — is everything. And for drivers training at Vittorio Caneva Rally School, every stage on this calendar is already part of our core curriculum. From Monte‑Carlo’s ice-to-dry transitions to Kenya’s chaos and Finland’s flat-out jumps, we prepare you to drive, think, and win like a champion.
