2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
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The 2027 edition runs 24 to 27 June.
Why You Should Go
The world's biggest GT race at one of motorsport's most iconic circuits.
Format
5-day endurance race
Crowd
128,000 (2025) · families & diehards
Vibe
Festival, Family-friendly
About This Event
The world's biggest GT race, run since 1924 at the 7.004km Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in the Ardennes forests. Seventy-plus GT3 entries compete for 24 hours through Eau Rouge, Blanchimont and the unpredictable weather that defines endurance racing in the Belgian hills. Winning the Coupe du Roi remains the blue-chip achievement in international GT competition.
1What to Expect
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2Best Way to Experience It
- Gold 3 grandstand at top of Raidillon offers illuminated night viewing during the race
- Extensive walking required on unpaved forest paths — sturdy footwear handles hills and mud
- Helicopter tours and grid walk tickets sold separately for race Saturday
About the Venue
While you're in the area
Experiences near Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
3Logistics
- Five-day general admission runs Wednesday through Sunday with unrestricted trackside movement
- Internal shuttle trains serve La Source, Ster, and Blanchimont entrances via North and South axes
- Ardennes weather unpredictable — rain never far away even in warm conditions
- Parking requires advance booking; gates open at 6am with no on-site sales
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you value motorsport heritage: 102nd running since 1924 debut (one year younger than Le Mans), 7km circuit through Ardennes forests with 102m elevation changes, Eau Rouge-Raidillon climbing 17% gradient.
- Best fit if you enjoy championship competitions: world's largest GT-only endurance race with 72-76 GT3 cars, flagship event of both GT World Challenge Europe and Intercontinental GT Challenge, 24-hour continuous racing format.
- Best fit if you like festival environments: 128,000 attendees, funfair with Ferris wheel, kids' areas (under-12 free entry), paddock access included, simulator zones, multiple bars and restaurants beyond trackside viewing.
- Not ideal if you prioritize consistent conditions: Ardennes microclimates create sudden rain/fog mid-race, one circuit section clear while another slippery, late-June temperatures averaging 11-20°C with frequent cloud cover, showers.
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