Gran Turismo World Series 2026Round 1 - MILAN Live Event
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The 2026 iteration of the 'Gran Turismo World Series,' PlayStation’s official Gran Turismo Esports competition for Gran Turismo 7, will get under way with a first-ever event in Italy.
Round 1 of the championships will take place on Saturday, 23 May at the historic Teatro Lirico in Milan. The top 12 Nations Cup drivers, alongside 12 Manufacturers Cup drivers from the EMEA Region will assemble to try and stamp their authority on the new season.
Experience all the action live from the venue and watch as the best Gran Turismo racers in the world do battle!
Programme
| Date(s) | Saturday, 23 May 2026 Doors open 15:00 | Show starts 17:00 | Show ends 21:00 (Estimated) (All hours are in local time) |
|---|---|
| Location |
Milan Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber: https://teatroliricogiorgiogaber.it/dove-siamo/Address: Via Larga, 14, 20122 Milano MI, Italy (Google Maps) |
- 15:00
- Doors open
- 15:45
- Support event (TBA)
- 17:00
- Manufacturers Cup
- 18:30
- Interval (food and drink will be available to buy at the venue)
- 19:30
- Nations Cup
- 21:00
- Show ends
Tickets
Two types of tickets are available and give access to both live shows: Premium and Classic. The 'Premium Ticket' gives access to the best seating.
A ticket grants access to both the Manufacturers Cup and Nations Cup events.
Discounts are available for under 18s (please note that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder).
| Premium Ticket | Adult | 30 EUR |
|---|---|---|
| U18 | 20 EUR | |
| Classic Ticket | Adult | 25 EUR |
| U18 | 15 EUR |
About the World Series
The history of automotive racing began in 1894 in Paris, France. Looking to sustain it for another 100 years, the Gran Turismo World Series began in 2018 as the 'motorsport of the future,' an official tournament to find the world’s best Gran Turismo driver.
The 2026 World Series will take place over four Live Events where the best drivers selected from the Online Qualifiers, along with seeded drivers, will compete for the championship title. Milan will be the first stop for 2026 and marks the first time that the Gran Turismo World Series will visit Italy.
- Rd.1
Milan - Saturday, 23 May
- Rd.2
- TBA
- Rd.3
- TBA
- World Finals
Tokyo - Saturday, 5 December / Sunday, 6 December
This championship consists of the top ranked manufacturers from the Online Qualifiers along with Official Partners, for a total of 12 teams. Points are on offer at each round and at the World Finals when all three teammates will race together for the title of Manufacturers Cup Champions. A team of three representative drivers will be selected for each manufacturer made up of the top driver from each of the Europe/Middle East/Africa, Americas, and Asia-Oceania Regions in the Online Qualifiers. Round 1 – Milan will feature the 12 drivers from the Europe/Middle East/Africa Region.
The Nations Cup is a competition in which drivers represent their home country or territory. The competition brings together the very best 12 drivers, combining the highest qualifying drivers from each Region's Online Qualifiers and the top three-ranked drivers from the 2025 World Series Points Ranking, entering as seeds. Milan will be their first opportunity to win World Series points and lay down a marker in the 2026 championship.
