World Rally-Raid Championship

The Dakar, the traditional opener of the W2RC since 2022, will kick off the 2026 season in Saudi Arabia from 3–17 January. The 48th edition of the legendary rally raid promises to thrill fans across deserts and tracks. Next, the championship heads to Europe for the bp Ultimate Rally Raid Portugal, holding its third edition from 17–22 March and marking the only European round of the season.

The Desafío Ruta 40 returns in South America from 24–29 May for its 13th edition, as the third of five rounds and the transition to the second half of the season.

As usual, the Rallye du Maroc will take place from 28 September–3 October, leading to the season finale at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge from 22–27 November — the first time the Emirati round concludes the championship, following a calendar shift due to Ramadan. The 2026 W2RC promises action-packed racing across deserts, dunes, and iconic landscapes on three continents