2026 World Rally Championship: Dates, races and how to watch live on DAZN

We are about to drive into the pedal-to-the-metal action, as the 2026 World Rally Championship promises to deliver more superb action and drama, all live on DAZN.

While Formula One may draw the biggest headlines from the world of motorsport, any driving fanatic will tell you that the WRC is where it is really at, with tough and testing races.

Fourteen events are scheduled across the course of the campaign this time around, pitting some of the best behind-the-wheel against each other in dramatic fashion.

Here is all you need to know about the 2026 World Rally Championship.

What is the 2026 World Rally Championship?

The 2026 World Rally Championship is the latest edition of the World Rally Championship, the premier international competition series for rallying.

Organised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and WRC Promoter GmbH, it is set to be the 54th staging of the event, stretching back over half a century.

It features teams and drivers from across several manufacturers, and will feature 14 different rallies, each consisting of multiple stages, across the course of the year.

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When does the 2026 World Rally Championship take place?

The 2026 World Rally Championship takes place between January and November this year, featuring more than a dozen races across four continents.

The competition starts in Europe and spends more than the first half of the season in the northern hemisphere, with a brief trip to Kenya in March.

It then heads to South America for two races in late August and mid-September, before heading back to Europe and then Asia for the new season-concluding Rally Saudi Arabia.

2026 World Rally Championship dates and races

Watch 2026 World Rally Championship on DAZN

The 2026 World Rally Championship is available through DAZN on its own dedicated app channel, Rally TV.

It is available either as a dedicated Rally TV subscription, or as part of your existing DAZN subscription for a small add-on fee.

DAZN is the home of Rally TV worldwide, excluding Estonia, Finland, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, China, Hong Kong and Japan.

Rally TV also broadcasts every race from the European Rally Championship.

Watch every WRC and ERC race this year on DAZN's 24-hour dedicated Rally TV channel. For more information on prices, subscriptions and more, click here.

How much is a Rally TV subscription to watch World Rally Championship on DAZN?

DAZN customers in the UK can subscribe to a fantastic new offer of £3.99 for the first three months with an Annual Pay-monthly pass.

Then, the price will rise to £9.99 for the remaining nine months of the subscription.

Customers can also choose an Annual Pay-upfront Plan or a Monthly Flex Plan, with details below.

How to watch 2026 World Rally Championship on DAZN

• On your smart TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device go to the App store, search for 'DAZN' and download
• Once downloaded, open the App and select 'Get started' or 'log in'
• Manually enter your email address and choose a password. Or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
• You now have access to all of DAZN's free content, including FIFA+, LIV Golf and the Matchroom boxing channel
• Then head to the Rally TV page and click 'subscribe now' for your payment options

On a laptop/PC visit www.DAZN.com/home and then follow the above instructions.

List of previous World Rally Championship winners