In the GT World Series, the best competitors travel the globe and compete for the title of Gran Turismo World Champion. Online Qualifying for the World Series concluded on 28 February, and we now have the confirmed list of drivers and teams set to compete at the live events for the 2026 season.

The competitors for the 2026 Nations Cup and Manufacturers Cup are as follows:

Gran Turismo World Series 2026 Live Event Competitor List

In the Nations Cup, 12 drivers, including three seeded drivers who finished in the top three of last year's World Series Points Ranking, and nine drivers selected from the Online Qualifiers, will compete.

In the Manufacturers Cup, 12 automotive manufacturers will compete, including the official partners for the 2026 season, Toyota and Mazda and the highest-ranked manufacturers from the Online Qualifiers. Each team will be represented by the top three drivers (a total of 36 drivers) from the Europe/Middle East/Africa, Americas, and Asia-Oceania Regions.