The WRC 2027 Calendar is officially confirmed. Published on 8 October 2026 and approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the schedule brings together 15 rallies across five continents. The season begins with Rallye Monte-Carlo on 21–24 January and concludes with Rally Saudi Arabia on 25–28 November, alongside the introduction of the WRC27 technical regulations.
For fans, it provides the dates to follow another season of international rallying. For drivers and co-drivers, it provides the framework for planning preparation, testing and competition.
The table below lists all 15 rounds of the 2027 WRC schedule, including dates, countries and surfaces.
Dates and surface classifications follow the published 2027 championship schedule. Monte-Carlo’s asphalt stages may feature snow and ice.
| Round | Rally | Dates | Country | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rallye Monte-Carlo | 21-24 January | Monaco | Asphalt with winter conditions |
| 2 | Rally Sweden | 18-21 February | Sweden | Snow and ice |
| 3 | Safari Rally Kenya | 18-21 March | Kenya | Gravel |
| 4 | Croatia Rally | 8-11 April | Croatia | Asphalt |
| 5 | Rally Islas Canarias | 6-9 May | Spain | Asphalt |
| 6 | Rally Japan | 3-6 June | Japan | Asphalt |
| 7 | Acropolis Rally Greece | 24-27 June | Greece | Gravel |
| 8 | Rally d’Italia | 8-11 July | Italy | Asphalt |
| 9 | Rally Estonia | 22-25 July | Estonia | Gravel |
| 10 | Rally Finland | 29 July-1 August | Finland | Gravel |
| 11 | Rally US | 26-29 August | United States | Gravel |
| 12 | Rally Scotland | 30 September-3 October | United Kingdom | Gravel |
| 13 | Rally del Paraguay | 21-24 October | Paraguay | Gravel |
| 14 | Rally Chile Biobío | 4-7 November | Chile | Gravel |
| 15 | Rally Saudi Arabia | 25-28 November | Saudi Arabia | Gravel |
Scheduled for 26–29 August, Rally US marks the WRC’s first visit to the United States since 1988. Its inclusion restores an American round to the championship and expands the calendar’s international reach.
The United Kingdom returns for the first time since 2019. Rally Scotland takes place on 30 September–3 October, with an Aberdeen-based event bringing Scotland’s forest roads to the world championship.
Italy’s WRC round changes both location and surface. Running on 8–11 July, Rally d’Italia takes the championship to Rome and the asphalt stages of Lazio, building on the event’s European Rally Championship heritage.
Rally de Portugal does not feature on the WRC 2027 Calendar. Another notable change is the consecutive scheduling of Estonia and Finland, followed by a gravel-only run through to the Saudi Arabian finale.
From a coaching perspective, a calendar is more than a list of events. It helps crews identify the skills they need to develop and decide when to work on them.
On gravel, effective preparation means understanding braking, weight transfer, traction and how the car responds as grip changes. Reliable pace notes must support those decisions, allowing the driver to commit with confidence while maintaining a margin for changing conditions.
Asphalt requires equally precise preparation. Road interpretation, braking references and accurate lines become essential when small errors can compromise an entire sequence of corners.
A structured training programme gives crews time to practise, review onboard footage and telemetry, and turn feedback into repeatable improvements before competition begins.
At Vittorio Caneva Rally School, our 4WD PRO gravel rally courses combine personal instruction with pace note practice, special-stage driving, onboard analysis and telemetry. Drivers can also explore how setup changes affect the car’s behaviour through dedicated setup-focused programmes.
Whether you are developing your technique or preparing for your next competitive season, the objective is clear: build a stronger understanding of the road, the car and your own performance.
Planning your 2027 rally preparation? Contact Vittorio Caneva Rally School to discuss your training goals.