GT World Challenge Asia 2026 Calendar Complete Schedule Circuits & Rounds

GT World Challenge Asia 2026 Calendar: Complete Schedule, Circuits & Rounds

Get ready for another electrifying season of GT3 racing! The GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS returns in 2026 with six blockbuster rounds spread across some of the continent's most demanding and picturesque circuits — from the high-speed straights of Sepang to the ocean-view corners of Mandalika. Whether you're tracking your favourite manufacturer's title charge or just love the roar of GT3 machinery battling for the checkered flag, this master schedule is your essential bookmark for staying on top of every round, every circuit, and every date of the 2026 championship.

GT World Challenge Asia 2026 Master Schedule

Round Circuit Country Date
Round 1 & 2 Sepang International Circuit Malaysia  3–5 April 2026
Round 3 & 4 Mandalika International Street Circuit Indonesia  1–3 May 2026
Round 5 & 6 Fuji Speedway Japan  10–12 July 2026
Round 7 & 8 Okayama International Circuit Japan  27–30 August 2026
Round 9 & 10 Beijing Street Circuit China  2–4 October 2026
Round 11 & 12 Shanghai International Circuit China  30 October–1 November 2026

The 2026 season keeps the championship's signature format of 12 one-hour races run across six action-packed weekends, giving GT3 teams, drivers, and fans a compact but thrilling calendar to follow from April through November.

Key Circuits & Highlights

This year's calendar brings together a fantastic mix of purpose-built race tracks and street circuits, each offering something different for drivers and fans alike:

  • Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia) — The season-opener returns to this Formula 1-grade venue, known for its long back straight and technical, flowing corners that reward both power and precision.
  • Mandalika International Street Circuit (Indonesia) — A stunning coastal circuit that doubles as a MotoGP venue, offering breathtaking ocean views alongside a genuine test of car and driver.
  • Fuji Speedway (Japan) — One of motorsport's most iconic backdrops, with Mount Fuji looming over the circuit's famous long main straight.
  • Okayama International Circuit (Japan) — A compact, technical layout that has long been a favourite testing and racing ground for GT3 machinery in Japan.
  • Beijing Street Circuit (China) — A thrilling urban street track that brings GT3 racing into the heart of the Chinese capital.
  • Shanghai International Circuit (China) — The season finale returns to this signature circuit, famous for its distinctive figure-eight layout and closes out the championship in style.

With six such contrasting venues on the calendar, the 2026 GT World Challenge Asia promises everything from high-speed straight-line battles to nail-biting street circuit precision — a true test of all-round GT3 excellence.

Why This Calendar Matters for Motorsport Fans

For teams, drivers, and manufacturers, the GT World Challenge Asia calendar represents six crucial weekends where championship points — and reputations — are won and lost. For fans, it's a front-row seat to some of GT3 racing's most competitive grids, packed with Pro-Am, Silver, and Am class battles across every round. Having the complete schedule at your fingertips means you'll never miss a green flag, a photo finish, or a title-deciding moment all season long.

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