2026 WRC Rally Saudi Arabia | Automotive Experience
Stage Rally
2026 WRC Rally Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia2026-11-11 to 2026-11-14
About This Event
The first WRC event in the Middle East since Rally Jordan in 2011 — Rally Saudi Arabia debuted in 2025 under a ten-year agreement with the championship. Gravel stages north of Jeddah run through jagged mountain trails, volcanic rock beds and desert dunes, with the Jeddah Corniche Circuit serving as the service park and rally headquarters alongside the Red Sea.
What to Expect
Season finale determining the 2026 world championship
Seventeen stages mixing high-speed straights with tight technical corners
WRC Service Park and Fan Zone access at Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Route difficulty similar to Greece with real stage diversity
Stages named Al Faisaliyah, Moon Stage, Khulais, Alghullah, Um Al Jerem and Wadi Almatwi
Short drive from central Jeddah gives fans front-row stage access
Best Way to Experience It
Longest stage Um Al Jerem offers wide open plains with fast sequences
Four-wheel-drive vehicle recommended for navigating gravel tracks to spectator zones
Good to Know
Entry to Rally Saudi Arabia is free
Stages located short drive from central Jeddah
November weather brings summer temperatures around 20-25 degrees Celsius
Download official rally maps before heading out as mobile service unreliable in remote areas
Bring more sunscreen and water than you think necessary
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value championship finales — 2026 WRC season-ending round determines drivers' and teams' titles, November finale creates title showdown atmosphere, second running builds on 2025 inaugural event.
Best fit if you enjoy diverse terrain — 17 stages covering 319.44km competitive distance shift from jagged mountain trails through volcanic rock beds to vast desert dunes, gravel surfaces ranging smooth to abrasive.
Best fit if you value motorsport heritage — first WRC event in Middle East since Rally Jordan in 2011, Saudi Arabia's WRC debut marks regional expansion with ten-year championship commitment starting 2025.
Not ideal if you prefer established rally spectator infrastructure — second running means developing spectator areas and access protocols, newer event still building viewing traditions compared to Finland or Monte Carlo's decades-established fan zones.
