From January 16th to 18th, the 2026 endurance season kicks off with the first major highlight of the year. At the Dubai Autodrome, 52 vehicles will compete for victory in the desert. This overview summarizes all the important information regarding the schedule, livestream, and entry list.
24H Dubai Schedule
The race weekend in Dubai is compactly structured. Due to the time difference, Dubai (GST) is three hours ahead of German time (CET). The following information refers to Central European Time (CET):
Friday, 16 January 2026
- 07:30 – 09:30: Free Practice (All Classes)
- 10:45 – 11:40: Qualifying GT3 (Sessions 1-3)
- 11:50 – 12:45: Qualifying 992 Cup (Sessions 1-3)
- 12:55 – 13:50: Qualifying TCE, GT4 & GTX (Sessions 1-3)
- 14:20 – 14:45: Top 10 Shootout (GT3 & 992)
- 16:30 – 18:00: Night Practice
Saturday, 17 January 2026
- 10:00: Start of the 24 Hours of Dubai 2026
Sunday, 18 January 2026
- 10:00: Chequered flag and subsequent podium ceremony
Livestream and TV Broadcast
The 24H Series provides comprehensive coverage for the entire race weekend:
- YouTube Stream: The official 24HSeries channel will broadcast all sessions live. Commentary will be provided in English.
- TV Broadcast: Motorsport Television offers a continuous live broadcast with German commentary.
- Live Timing: Real-time data on lap times and intervals can be accessed via getraceresults.nl.
Entry List in Detail
A total of 52 vehicles will take on the 21st edition of the 24 Hours of Dubai. The entries are divided into various classes, with the focus on the battle for overall victory in the GT3 category.
The full entry list is available here.
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