Assetto Corsa Rally has been chosen as the exclusive official platform for a landmark new international rally esports competition.
The series culminates at the FIA Awards Ceremony in Shanghai in December.
505 Games, Supernova Games Studios, and KUNOS Simulazioni are proud to announce that Assetto Corsa Rally has been selected by the FIA — Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the global governing body for motorsport — as the exclusive official platform for a new international rally esports competition: the FIA Esports Global Rally Tour.
The initiative has received unanimous support from all FIA regions and marks a significant milestone in the global evolution of rally esports, aligned with the FIA’s commitment to inspire future generations and expand participation in motorsport worldwide.
A Global Competition, Built on Merit
The FIA Esports Global Rally Tour will follow a multi-stage competitive format, giving thousands of Assetto Corsa Rally players worldwide the opportunity to compete in a structured, merit-based championship.
The competition opens on May 12 with a global online qualifier hosted directly in Assetto Corsa Rally, selecting 56 top drivers from around the world: 16 from Europe (combined North and South) and 8 from each of the five remaining regions — MENA, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
From the qualifier, the competition moves into regional shootouts structured as a knockout format — quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final — with dates and locations confirmed across the calendar:
- Asia-Pacific Regional Shootout — 23 June, during the FIA Conference in Macau, S.A.R. China
- European Regional Shootout — 16–18 October, Frankfurt, Germany, as part of SimRacing Expo
- Dates and locations for remaining regional shootouts will be announced at a later stage
The Final Stage: Shanghai, December 2026
The 16 best virtual rally drivers in the world will earn access to the FIA Esports Global Rally Tour Finals, scheduled to take place during FIA Awards Week in Shanghai in December — where they will compete head-to-head for international recognition, prestige, and a place on the global esports stage.
The championship will culminate on 12 December 2026, during the FIA Awards Ceremony itself, with the top two drivers facing off live on stage in a side-by-side Grand Final.
What This Means
“Being selected by the FIA as the official platform for a global rally esports competition of this scale represents an important validation step for Assetto Corsa Rally,” commented Mauro Notarberardino, Studio Director at Supernova Games Studio. “While the game is still in its Early Access phase, it is already considered one of the reference points within the rally sim racing landscape. This recognition represents a promising foundation as we look ahead to the future potential of Assetto Corsa Rally.”
Further details regarding the FIA Esports Global Rally Tour are available at: https://www.fia.com/fia-esports-global-rally-tour.
