The 2026 World Endurance Championship will be the 14th season of the world’s leading international sportscar series and is set to deliver more high-speed drama for fans worldwide.
Next year’s schedule mirrors the 2025 calendar, featuring eight rounds staged across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and the Middle East.
At the heart of the season lies the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans – the longest and most prestigious race on the WEC calendar.
Explore the complete 2026 WEC calendar below.
2026 WEC Calendar
| RND | RACE | CIRCUIT | LOCATION | DATE |
| 1 | Qatar 1812km | Losail International Circuit | Lusail 🇶🇦 | 28 March |
| 2 | 6 Hours of Imola | Imola Circuit | Imola 🇮🇹 | 19 April |
| 3 | 6 Hours of Spa- Francorchamps | Circuit de Spa- Francorchamps | Spa 🇧🇪 | 9 May |
| 4 | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Circuit de la Sarthe | Le Mans 🇫🇷 | 13-14 June |
| 5 | 6 Hours of Sao Paulo | Interlagos Circuit | Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 | 12 July |
| 6 | Lone Star Le Mans | Circuit of the Americas | Austin, Texas 🇺🇸 | 6 September |
| 7 | 6 Hours of Fuji | Fuji Speedway | Oyama, Shizuoka 🇯🇵 | 27 September |
| 8 | 8 Hours of Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit | Sakhir 🇧🇭 | 7 November |
WEC Calendar Headlines
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For the second year running, the 2026 WEC calendar follows exactly the same layout as the year prior, with all of the races taking place at the same circuits in the same order.
The calendar again comprises of eight rounds of racing, but this year the season will get underway a month later than usual in Qatar, with the Lusail International Circuit hosting both the traditional ‘Prologue’ group test and the opening race in late March.
Le Mans headlines Round 4 🇫🇷
For the fourth year in a row, the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans – widely considered the greatest race in motorsport – will serve as Round 4 of the 2026 WEC season.
As the centrepiece of the championship, Le Mans boasts over 100 years of history and continues to stand as one of the most iconic events in global sport.
Drawing in hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world, it’s the ultimate celebration of endurance racing – and now’s the perfect time to start planning your 2026 trip. Motorsport Travel Destinations offers a variety of accommodation options, including Camping, Glamping and our premium Pop Up Village . All packages come with full weekend race tickets and a return channel crossing included.
Spa showdown awaits 🇧🇪
Endurance racing returns to the heart of the Ardennes for Round 3, as the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps delivers one of the most iconic stops on the WEC calendar. Known for its high-speed corners, shifting weather, and rich motorsport heritage, Spa never fails to produce edge-of-your-seat action.
Fans can look forward to six hours of relentless racing as leading teams and manufacturers tackle the demanding 4.35-mile Spa circuit, combining fierce competition with the unpredictable Ardennes atmosphere.
Be at the 2026 World Endurance Championship
With the exciting 2026 calendar now confirmed, it’s your chance to join the action. Head to our main 24 Hours of Le Mans booking page and reserve your package today!