Across 2026, the calendar covers United States, Canada, so you can see how the season moves between markets and what travel load to expect.
Use this page for at-a-glance dates, circuit-level context, and links into the broader Endurance and Americas calendar ecosystem on RaceHub.
Season summary
- Rounds: 11
- Countries: 2
- Start: January 2026
- End: October 2026
- Organizer: IMSA
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2026 race schedule
| Rd | Circuit | Country | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daytona International Speedway | United States | confirmed | |
| 2 | Sebring International Raceway | United States | confirmed | |
| 3 | Long Beach Street Circuit | United States | confirmed | |
| 4 | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca | United States | confirmed | |
| 5 | Detroit Street Circuit | United States | confirmed | |
| 6 | Watkins Glen International | United States | confirmed | |
| 7 | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Canada | confirmed | |
| 8 | Road America | United States | confirmed | |
| 9 | Virginia International Raceway | United States | confirmed | |
| 10 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | United States | confirmed | |
| 11 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta | United States | confirmed |
About the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2026 championship
Who competes in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2026
Factory GTP programmes, pro-am GTD teams, and specialist LMP2 operations contest North America’s premier sports car series.
Where does IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race in 2026?
The championship races across major circuits including:
- Daytona International Speedway (United States)
- Sebring International Raceway (United States)
- Long Beach Street Circuit (United States)
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (United States)
- Detroit Street Circuit (United States)
- Watkins Glen International (United States)
- Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Canada)
- Road America (United States)
- Virginia International Raceway (United States)
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway (United States)
- Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (United States)
How to enter IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2026
Teams enter through IMSA sporting regulations and class-specific homologation requirements.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2026 race costs & budget
IMSA budgets span from regional GTD programmes to full-season factory GTP campaigns with multimillion-dollar logistics.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2026 circuits overview
The 2026 schedule includes Daytona, Sebring, Long Beach, Laguna Seca, Detroit, Watkins Glen, Mosport, Road America, VIR, Indianapolis, and Road Atlanta.
Related Endurance championships
Drivers considering IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship often also evaluate national and regional Endurance series across Americas and neighbouring markets:
- Belcar Supercar Endurance 2026 – Europe · national tier
- GTC Endurance Challenge 2026 – Europe · regional tier
- Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie 2026 – Germany · national tier
Explore the full Endurance racing calendar to compare schedules across every series we track in this category.
See every Endurance championship in Americas for 2026: Americas Endurance 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When does IMSA WeatherTech 2026 start?
- The championship season opens with the Rolex 24 at Daytona on 24–25 January 2026.
- How many IMSA WeatherTech rounds are in 2026?
- Eleven championship events are scheduled.
- Where does the 2026 IMSA season end?
- Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta closes the season on 3 October 2026.
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Last updated 2026-06-18