The Official Honda Racing eMS 2025 Esports Event Is Back, and It Begins on August 29!
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) is proud to announce the return of the Honda Racing eMotorsports 2025 (Honda Racing eMS 2025), once again taking place within Gran Turismo 7. Now entering its third season, the competition evolves with a new, unified online qualifying format, bringing together participants of all ages into a single class. For 2025, the Grand Final is no longer limited to Japan, with the finale held online, with separate showdowns for each of the three global regions—Europe/Middle East/Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Oceania—ultimately crowning a champion in each.
Honda Racing eMS
The Honda Racing eMS is a premier global eSports event presented by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the organization at the forefront of Honda’s motorsports activities. Its mission is to share the thrill of racing with a wider audience, opening new doors for players to experience the joy of mobility in a dynamic, virtual arena. Last year, the competition attracted more than 200,000 participants spanning over 70 countries.
Online Qualifier
The global Online Qualifier will kick off on Friday, August 29, and run through Sunday, September 28. Staged as a Time Trial, the competition is open to participants aged seven and older worldwide (six and up in Japan). Drivers will take the wheel of a specially liveried Honda NSX Concept-GT ’16, pushing it to the limit on Autodrome Lago Maggiore—a 5.8-kilometer original circuit renowned for its distinctive corners and sweeping elevation changes.
| Event name | Honda Racing eMS 2025 Online Qualifier |
|---|---|
| Event period | Friday, 29 August to Sunday, 28 September. |
| Event type | Global Time Trial event hosted on Gran Turismo 7. |
| Participation requirements | Entrants aged 7 and over (6 and over in Japan) with access to online gameplay on the PS5® or PS4® version of the 'Gran Turismo 7' software. |
Participation Award
All entrants who record a time in the rankings will receive a Honda NSX Concept-GT ’16 (Special Livery) as a reward, available for use within Gran Turismo 7.
Grand Final
The Grand Final will take place online on December 6 and 7, open to competitors aged 18 and above. From the global field, the top ten players in each region’s online rankings—thirty in all—will earn their place on the starting grid, provided they meet the age requirement.
| Event name | Honda Racing eMS 2025 Grand Final |
|---|---|
| Event period | Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 December. |
| Event type | An online race held on Gran Turismo 7, with individual Grand Final races for each of the three Regions (Europe/Middle East/Africa, Americas, and Asia-Oceania). |
| Participation requirements | The top 10 players from each Region’s online rankings (30 players in total) aged 18 and over, except for players in Korea, who must be 19 years and over, and players in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who must be 21 years and over. For the Asia-Oceania Region, the top 9 players from the Online Qualifier will be joined at the Grand Final by last year’s Challenge Class winner. |
For the latest updates on participating competitors, program details, and event schedules, please see the official Honda Racing website.
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) Official Website
Japanese: https://honda.racing/ja
English: https://honda.racing/
Honda Racing eMS Official Website
https://www.honda.co.jp/motorsports/eMS/
Honda Racing eMS Official X Account
https://x.com/hondaracing_ems
We hope to see you on the track!
