The FIA World Rally Championship FORUM8 Rally Japan 2026 will be held over four days from Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st May 2026, once again in Aichi and Gifu. This event is one of the rounds in the FIA World Rally Championship, the pinnacle of rally competition, and will be held in Japan as the seventh round of the 2026 season, which comprises 14 rounds in total.
Marking its fifth consecutive year in Aichi and Gifu, the event continues the concept of “Experience the Rally”. For the first time, the Opening Ceremony will be held within Nagoya City. New stages added include the “Fujioka Super Special Stage (SSS)” and the “Asuke Special Stage (SS)” in Toyota City.
Advance lottery ticket sales commence today, alongside the gradual rollout of first-come-first-served accommodation package bookings. Spectator tickets are also available as return gifts for the hometown tax donation scheme.
New official merchandise will also go on sale online from today.
The event’s base, Toyota Stadium, will feature the experiential content ‘Rally University’, alongside a product exhibition and food truck offerings. This promises four days of enjoyment not only for rally fans, but also for first-time visitors and families. We look forward to welcoming you.
*The following documents can be downloaded from this link.
[Document 1] FORUM8 Rally Japan 2026 Event Overview
[Document 2] Spectator Ticket Sales Overview
[Document 3] Accommodation Packages Including Spectator Tickets
[Document 4] Hometown Tax Donation Return Gifts: Spectator Tickets
[Document 5] Official Merchandise Online Sales Commencement
[Document 6] Official Events and Entertainment Planning
