The WRC Calendar 2025 features an expanded 14-round schedule, with new flyaway events in Paraguay, Chile, and Saudi Arabia alongside classic European, African, and Asian rallies. The season kicks off in Monte-Carlo in January and concludes with the inaugural Rally Saudi Arabia in November.
Top manufacturers—Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT, and M-Sport Ford WRT—will battle across diverse terrain, led by star drivers Kalle Rovanperä, Elfyn Evans, Ott Tänak, Thierry Neuville, and Sébastien Ogier.
Below is the complete race calendar, locations and dates, as well as an overview of the main participants to help fans and stakeholders plan their follow-up for the 2025 season.
Full WRC Calendar 2025: Dates & Locations
Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo (France) • Dates: 23–26 January 2025
- Headquarters: Gap, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
- Surface: Mixed tarmac & snow
Rally Sweden (Sweden) • Dates: 12–16 February 2025
- Headquarters: Umeå, Västerbotten County
- Surface: Snow & ice
Safari Rally Kenya (Kenya) • Dates: 20–23 March 2025
- Headquarters: Nairobi & Naivasha, Nakuru County
- Surface: Gravel
Rally Islas Canarias (Spain) • Dates: 24–27 April 2025
- Headquarters: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
- Surface: Tarmac
Vodafone Rally de Portugal (Portugal) • Dates: 15–18 May 2025
- Headquarters: Matosinhos, Porto
- Surface: Gravel
Rally Italia Sardegna (Italy) • Dates: 5–8 June 2025
- Headquarters: Olbia, Sardinia
- Surface: Gravel
Acropolis Rally Greece (Greece) • Dates: 26–29 June 2025
- Headquarters: Lamia, Central Greece
- Surface: Gravel
Rally Estonia (Estonia) • Dates: 17–20 July 2025
- Headquarters: Tartu, Tartu County
- Surface: Gravel
Rally Finland (Finland) • Dates: 31 July–3 August 2025
- Headquarters: Jyväskylä, Central Finland
- Surface: Gravel
Rally del Paraguay (Paraguay) • Dates: 28–31 August 2025
- Headquarters: Encarnación, Itapúa
- Surface: Gravel
Rally Chile (Chile) • Dates: 11–14 September 2025
- Headquarters: Concepción, Biobío
- Surface: Gravel
Central European Rally (Germany) • Dates: 16–19 October 2025
- Headquarters: Bad Griesbach, Bavaria
- Surface: Tarmac
Rally Japan (Japan) • Dates: 6–9 November 2025
- Headquarters: Toyota City, Aichi
- Surface: Tarmac
Rally Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia) • Dates: 27–30 November 2025
- Headquarters: Jeddah, Mecca Province
- Surface: Gravel
Main Participants: Teams & Drivers
Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT
Driver line-up:
Kalle Rovanperä & Jonne Halttunen (Car 69)
Sébastien Ogier & Vincent Landais (Car 17)
Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT
Driver line-up:
Thierry Neuville & Martijn Wydaeghe (Car 8)
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja (Car 8)
M-Sport Ford WRT
Driver line-up:
Grégoire Munster & Louis Louka (Car 1)
Josh McErlean & Eoin Treacy (Car 55)
Privateer & Junior Entries
Sami Pajari & Marko Salminen (Toyota WRT2)
Adrien Fourmaux & AlexandreCoria (Hyundai WRT)
These crews will contest the Drivers’, Co-Drivers’, and Manufacturers’ Championships, with Elfyn Evans & Scott Martin leading the standings after four rounds.
Notable Calendar Changes
- New Flyaway Rounds: Rally del Paraguay (first WRC), Rally Chile, and Rally Saudi Arabia join the schedule
- Returning Events: Rally Estonia returns after a one-year absence, replacing Rally Latvia
- Dropped Rounds: Croatia Rally and Rally Poland are omitted for 2025 but expected back in 2026
How to Follow WRC 2025
- Live Streaming & TV: Official WRC.TV provides live stage coverage in multiple languages
- Social Media: Follow @OfficialWRC on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for real-time updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content
- Timing & Results: Use the WRC mobile app or WRC.com’s Live Timing feature to track stage times and positions
The last words
The WRC Calendar 2025 promises a thrilling 14-round battle across four continents, featuring fresh venues and the sport’s biggest names. With Toyota, Hyundai, and Ford all fielding championship-winning talent, and new entries in Paraguay, Chile, and Saudi Arabia, fans and sponsors have plenty to look forward to. Bookmark the dates, follow your favorite crews, and experience world-class rallying in 2025.