The World Endurance Championship (WEC) has revealed its eight-round calendar for 2026, with Porsche Penske Motorsport ready for another season of thrilling racing.
The unchanged calendar once again visits five different regions in 2026 – Europe, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Beginning in March, the season will open with the traditional Qatar 1812km at Lusail International Circuit on March 28.
The championship will then head to Europe, beginning with the 6 Hours of Imola on April 19, before the run-up to the season’s highlight will kick off in Belgium with the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on May 9.
The iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans takes place, as ever, in June, with the endurance classic set to run from June 13 to 14.
For round five, the paddock travels to South America, with the 6 Hours of São Paulo on July 12.
From there, WEC heads north to Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on September 6 for the Lone Star Le Mans.
As the action hots up, the penultimate round will be the 6 Hours of Fuji in Japan on September 27, before the season finale 8 Hours of Bahrain on November 7.
Frédéric Lequien, CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship, said: “We are pleased to present our 2026 FIA WEC calendar, which reflects the series’ success by building upon a winning formula and format.
“All eight events have established themselves as firm favourites amongst competitors and fans.
“Every circuit offers its own unique characteristics and challenges – and invariably brings out the best from our incredible drivers, cars and teams.
“We look forward to continuing to put on a thrilling show all around the world!”
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), added: “We are thrilled by the growth of the FIA World Endurance Championship in recent years, a large part of which can be attributed to the series’ stability in terms of partners, participants and venues.
“FIA WEC offers an irresistible platform for manufacturers eager to do battle for supremacy, and the 2026 calendar will once again enable them to showcase their skills and ingenuity to a highly-invested global audience.”
2026 FIA World Endurance Championship calendar
March 22-23: Official Prologue
March 28: Qatar 1812km
April 19: 6 Hours of Imola
May 9: 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
June 13-14: 24 Hours of Le Mans
July 12: 6 Hours of São Paulo
September 6: Lone Star Le Mans
September 27: 6 Hours of Fuji
November 7: 8 Hours of Bahrain
Looking Stateside
Across the pond, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship also revealed its 2026 calendar earlier this year, as the first major motorsports championship to reveal its 2026 schedule.
All 11 venues where the series races in 2025 will carry into 2026, with Road America joining the roster of IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup races: the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen and Motul Petit Le Mans.
The race at Road America will now run for six hours, with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway outing changing to a two hour and 40-minute sprint.
2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar
January 16-18: Roar Before The 24
January 21-25: Rolex 24 At Daytona
March 18-21: 12 Hours of Sebring
April 17-18: Grand Prix of Long Beach
May 1-3: Monterey Sportscar Championship, Laguna Seca
May 5-7: Detroit Sports Car Classic
June 25-28: 6 Hours of Watkins Glen
July 10-12: Chevrolet Grand Prix, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
July 30-August 2: 6 Hours of Road America
August 21-23: VIR GT Challenge
September 18-20: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
September 30-October 3: Petit Le Mans
