The FIA and WRC Promoter have today unveiled the calendar for the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), 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 22 - 25 January, 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 11 - 14 November.
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 FORUM8 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.”
Daniel Šaškin, President of the WRC Croatia Rally Organising Committee, stated: “We are pleased with the announced 2026 WRC calendar and the fact that Croatia has retained its now 'traditional' April date. We thank everyone who helped bring the WRC back to Croatia. This is a strong confirmation that both the organiser and the FIA recognise the high level of organisation we offer, as well as the added value that Croatia Rally brings to the championship. Of course, we are now fully focused on the European Championship, which awaits us this autumn in Croatia. I believe that the rally in October will deliver just as much — if not more — adrenaline to our spectators, as the biggest and most respected names in European rallying are coming to Zagreb and the surrounding counties.”
The full 2026 FIA World Rally Championship calendar is listed below:
2026 WRC Calendar
1. Rallye Monte-Carlo, 22 - 25 January
2. Rally Sweden, 12 - 15 February
3. Safari Rally Kenya, 12 - 15 March
4. Croatia Rally, 9 - 12 April
5. Rally Islas Canarias, 23 - 26 April
6. Vodafone Rally de Portugal, 7 - 10 May
7. FORUM8 Rally Japan, 28 - 31 May
8. EKO Acropolis Rally, 25 - 28 June
9. Delfi Rally Estonia, 16 - 19 July
10. Secto Rally Finland, 30 July - 2 August
11. Rally del Paraguay, 27 - 30 August
12. Rally Chile Bio Bío, 10 - 13 September
13. Rally Italia, 1 - 4 October
14. Rally Saudi Arabia, 11 - 14 November
