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The GT Cup Series has released its 2026 calendar, confirming a season built on tradition, international standards and a strong commitment to developing circuit racing across the Central and Eastern European region.
The GT Cup Series holds official FIA International Series status in the Central European Zone. The series has earned a stable position in motorsport and its mission is to support and promote racing in cooperation with FIA CEZ, while offering an environment where beginner drivers can gain experience, knowledge and crucial contacts needed to progress in the world of circuit racing.
The international recognition brings a higher level of competition and dedication to professionalism. The series operates under full international FIA sporting and technical regulations, with safety as an absolute priority.
The series is widely regarded as a gateway into circuit racing, hosting a varied field of drivers with various GT cars. Championship welcomes both individuals with limited experience and fully professional teams, offering a competitive environment.
Media coverage is available online platforms and motorsport channels. All races will be broadcast live the official YouTube channel and the championship will again produce its own programme GT TV, bringing behind the scenes content and interviews.
2026 calendar
The 2026 calendar has undergone several changes, although the season will still begin at the Red Bull Ring. However, the opening round takes place in April, meaning drivers will start their campaign a month earlier compare to 2025.
The Red Bull Ring event will be followed by Grobnik in May. The Croatian circuit returns to the calendar through cooperation with the national federation after four years and brings an old school layout that is often popular with drivers.
At the beginning of June the series heads to Slovakia Ring for a three hour endurance race. As always, this event will be a major challenge for all competitors, offering a standout three hour contest compared to the traditional one hour endurance races at other rounds. The event will again be part of the prestigious European Truck Racing Championship weekend.
The fourth round of the season will be held at Autodrom Most at the beginning of August, returning to the traditional weekend format with two sprint races and a hour endurance. Later in the month the series will return to Slovakia Ring.
In September the GT Cup Series will race at Automotodrom Brno, and the season will conclude in October at the Hungaroring, which returns to the calendar following extensive renovation of its facilities. Teams and drivers can look forward to competing on a modern Formula One circuit.
2026 Calendar:
- April 10–12: Red Bull Ring, Austria
- May 15–17: Grobnik, Croatia
- June 5–7: Slovakia Ring, Slovakia (3h Endurance)
- July 31–August 2: Most, Czech Republic
- August 21–23: Slovakia Ring, Slovakia
- September 11–13: Brno, Czech Republic
- October 23–25: Hungaroring, Hungary
Drivers and teams have many reasons to look forward to the 2026 season. The new calendar, the return of iconic tracks and the combination of tradition promise a strong and competitive year.