Overview
Competition Information
Everything you need to know about the FIA Esports Global Rally Tour — format, schedule, eligibility and platform.
The Competition
An Official FIA Esports Title
The FIA Esports Global Rally Tour is one of the official sim racing Competitions organised under the authority of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). It brings together the fastest virtual drivers from around the world to compete on equal terms in a globally accessible online qualifying format.
The Competition is played on Assetto Corsa Rally and is open to competitors of all skill levels who meet the eligibility criteria. The top performers from each region are invited to compete at live onsite Regional Shootout events, which serve as qualifiers for a Grand Final featuring the world's top 16 Esports Rally drivers — held 7–12 December 2026 during the FIA General Assemblies and FIA Awards in Shanghai, China.
Competition Format
Qualify Online. Race Onsite.
Online Qualifying
Registered competitors set their best stage times on the official server. Times are logged automatically and shown on the public leaderboard in real time.
Regional Shootouts
The fastest drivers in each region — eight per region, sixteen for Europe — receive an official invitation to their live onsite Regional Shootout.
Grand Final
The world's top 16 Esports Rally drivers compete live for the title at the Grand Final in Shanghai, China.
2026 Schedule
The Road to the Final
Regions
Six Global Regions
The exact composition of each region can be found in Appendix 2 of the official Sporting Regulations.
Eligibility
Who Can Compete
To participate in the Open Online Qualification no licence is required. Drivers who advance to the Regional Shootouts will be required to hold at minimum a valid International Esports Licence, issued by their respective national ASN.
In accordance with the applicable Sporting Regulations, all competitors must also be at least 14 years of age on the day preceding their designated Regional Shootout in order to be eligible to compete.
ASN Contact
For questions regarding how to acquire an International Esports License, please reach out to your respective FIA national sporting authority (ASN). Esports contact details · General contact details.
Platform & Equipment
Play on Assetto Corsa Rally
All competitive sessions are held on Assetto Corsa Rally, available on PC via Steam. Competitors must own a legitimate copy of the game purchased through the Steam platform.
Any hardware setup is permitted. There is no minimum hardware specification beyond the game's own system requirements, making the Competition accessible to as wide an audience as possible.