In the GT World Series, the world’s top drivers compete across international venues for the title of Gran Turismo World Champion. Online qualifying for the series ended Feb. 28, finalizing the lineup of drivers and teams who will advance to the live events of the 2026 season.

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

The Gran Turismo World Series 2026 Live Event Competitor List

In the Nations Cup, 12 drivers will compete, including three seeded drivers who finished in the top three of last year’s World Series points standings and nine drivers who advanced through the Online Qualifiers.

In the Manufacturers Cup, 12 automotive brands will compete, including 2026 official partners Toyota and Mazda, along with the highest-ranked manufacturers from the Online Qualifiers. Each manufacturer will be represented by three drivers—one each from the Europe/Middle East/Africa, Americas and Asia-Oceania regions—for a total of 36 competitors.