Abu Dhabi Gran Turismo World Series – Round 1

The Gran Turismo World Series makes its highly anticipated Abu Dhabi debut with the first live event of the 2026 season on Saturday, 28 March, marking a major milestone for global competitive sim racing in the region. Following six fiercely contested rounds of online qualifying on Gran Turismo™ 7, the world’s 12 fastest Nations Cup drivers, alongside 12 of the top-ranked competitors from the Manufacturers Cup, will travel from across the globe to compete head-to-head in a thrilling live spectacle. Hosted at the state-of-the-art Space 42 Arena, the event brings together elite talent, cutting-edge esports competition and high-energy live production, offering fans a front-row seat to one of the most prestigious championships in virtual motorsport.