Gran Turismo World Series 2026Round 1 - Abu Dhabi Live Event
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The 2026 edition of the 'Gran Turismo World Series,' PlayStation’s official Gran Turismo Esports racing tournament for Gran Turismo 7, will get under way with a first-ever event in the Middle East.
Round 1 of the championships will take place on Saturday, 28 March at the Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi. The top 12 Nations Cup drivers, alongside 12 Manufacturers Cup drivers will assemble to try and stamp their authority on the new Series.
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, 28 March 2026 Doors open 14:45 | Show starts 16:00 | Show ends 20:45 (Estimated) (All hours are in local time) |
|---|---|
| Location |
Abu Dhabi Space42 Arena: space42arena.com/plan-a-visit/Address: Al Raha St - Al Rahah - RBW4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (Google Maps) |
- 14:45
- Doors open
- 15:00
- Support event (TBA)
- 16:00
- Manufacturers Cup
- 17:30
- Interval
- 19:00
- Nations Cup
- 20:45
- Show ends
Tickets
Two types of tickets are available and give access to both live shows: Premium and Standard. 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 | 150 AED |
|---|---|---|
| U18 | 100 AED | |
| Standard Ticket | Adult | 130 AED |
| U18 | 80 AED |
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 is planned to be held across four Live Events where the best drivers selected from the Online Qualifiers along with seeded drivers will compete for the championship title. Abu Dhabi will be the first stop for 2026 and marks the first time that the Gran Turismo World Series will visit the Middle East. It coincides with the introduction of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit with Gran Turismo 7’s Spec III update released in December 2025.
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.
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. Abu Dhabi will be their first opportunity to win World Series Points and lay down a marker in the 2026 championship.
