iRacing and DTM have announced the iRacing DTM Series, a brand-new official series for 2026 aligned directly with the real-world DTM calendar. Notably, the series kicks off on April 23 at the Red Bull Ring and runs eight rounds through October, with each event scheduled mid-week before its corresponding real-world DTM race.
Since DTM moved to GT3 regulations in 2021, the championship has grown significantly, pulling in a wider field and mixing top young talent with established names from global motorsport. As a result, the iRacing DTM Series uses the same GT3 cars competing in the 2026 real-world season, giving sim racers a direct parallel to what happens on track each weekend.
In addition, the race format mirrors the spirit of DTM: a 55-minute timed race with a limited fuel tank, which means pit stop strategy is a real factor. Races run on Thursday evenings with globally accessible 8PM start times in AEDT, CET, ET, and PT, making them available for the worldwide iRacing community.
The full 2026 iRacing DTM Series schedule:
- April 23: Red Bull Ring
- May 21: Circuit Zandvoort
- June 18: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- July 2: Brands Hatch Circuit
- July 23: Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
- August 13: Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke
- September 10: Sachsenring
- October 8: Hockenheimring
Most of those venues are already well-worn on iRacing. However, Oschersleben and the Sachsenring will be the bigger learning curves for most people. If either is new to you, start getting laps in now before the April opener at the Red Bull Ring.
For full details on the iRacing DTM Series, visit iRacing.com.
