Milão hosts the opening of Gran Turismo World Series 2026 this weekend. The event marks the debut of the competition at Itália and brings together the main names in the Polyphony Digital racing simulator. The disputes take place in the historic Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber, close to Catedral of Milão.
The public present sold out tickets to watch the opening rounds live. Concurrent Transmissões events occur within Gran Turismo 7, Gran Turismo Live, YouTube, and Twitch. The 2026 season promises a high technical level and fierce rivalries from the start.
Milão becomes the capital of virtual racing
The Italian city, known for design, fashion and passion for motorsport, is now gaining a central role in the universe of sim racing e-sports. Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber was chosen to host the in-person event. The proximity to Duomo reinforces the connection between tradition and technology.
Pilotos travel from different continents to compete. The in-person format allows the audience to see the maneuvers performed in the simulators in real time. Essa hybrid experience brings audiences closer to the action that normally only takes place on screen.
Principais names confirmed in the opening round
Valerio Gallo arrives as the main hope of the local fans. The former world champion is looking to win at home and has great expectations from the Italian audience. Do On the other hand, José Serrano, current champion of Nations Cup, starts the season as favorite after dominating 2025.
Takuma Miyazono lands in Milão after participating in the 24 Nürburgring Horas in the real world. The Japanese tries to quickly adapt his experience in the real cockpit to the simulator. Pol Urra continues to rise and represents the Spanish force in the fight for the title.
18-year-old Samuel Moreno makes his debut on World Series. The young Spanish talent symbolizes the arrival of a new generation on the category’s main stage. The mix of veterans and newcomers should generate balanced competitions on the virtual tracks.
- Valerio Gallo (Itália) – former world champion
- José Serrano (Espanha) – current champion Nations Cup
- Takuma Miyazono (Japão) – winner in 2020 and 2024
- Pol Urra (Espanha) – on the rise in the previous season
- Samuel Moreno (Espanha) – debut at age 18
- Callum Moxon (Reino Unido) – debutant for Subaru
Formato of the competition divides into two large cups
Gran Turismo World Series 2026 organizes the disputes in Nations Cup and Manufacturers Cup. The first celebrates national pride, with pilots representing their countries. The second places traditional manufacturers in direct competition for technical supremacy.
Porsche arrives as the current champion of Manufacturers Cup and has José Serrano again. Mazda seeks redemption after losing the title by a small margin in 2025. Subaru introduces the British Callum Moxon as a new name on the team.
The rivalry between automakers takes on a special shape in 2026. Cada brand takes its engineering legacy and history in real motorsport to the virtual track. The points gained in the Milão stage directly influence the rest of the season.
Experiências exclusive for those who follow the game
Fãs who watch live broadcasts within Gran Turismo 7 unlock Stealth model race cars. The integration between event and game allows spectators to actively participate. Winners’ Previsões and Monza’s Autódromo lap time challenges round out the interactive schedule.
Polyphony Digital prepared special campaigns for the weekend. Jogadores can experience the competition alongside the professionals. Essa mechanics transforms those who watch into part of the championship’s narrative.
Horários and how to follow the complete schedule
Manufacturers Cup is scheduled to start at 15:00 UTC. Nations Cup starts next at 17:30 UTC. Ambas categories promise intense races full of technical details.
Interested parties can access the official Gran Turismo World Series 2026 Milano event page. Perfis on Instagram and Google Play also focus on updates, highlights and behind-the-scenes. Complete coverage is available on multiple platforms.
The 2026 season starts in Milão, but the consequences of the first races will set the tone for the coming months. Pilotos, teams and manufacturers are already preparing for a long and balanced fight for the world title.