Gran Turismo 7 and Fanatec have officially announced the Fanatec Gran Turismo Eifel Cup 2026, a global Sport Mode online time trial running from November 2 through November 16, 2026 that gives PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 drivers a direct shot at winning flagship Fanatec hardware.
Set on the Nürburgring Grand Prix layout behind the wheel of the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) '22 on Racing Hard tires, the shootout crowns the fastest eligible driver (18+) in each of the three global Gran Turismo regions: EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Oceania (excluding Japan).
Nov 2–16
Sport Mode Time Trial
911 GT3 R (992)
Nürburgring GP Spec
$865 USD
Top Regional Hardware Prize
Regional Hardware Prizes & How to Enter
Each of the three regional winners can choose between a Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro (8 Nm) direct drive bundle ($865 USD or a set of Fanatec Podium Pedals Sport ($650 USD. To enter, open Gran Turismo 7's Sport Mode pavilion starting November 2, select the Online Time Trial event, and register your email via the official Fanatec competition entry form so your PSN ID can be verified on the leaderboard.
Active Competitions & Official Entry Deadlines
Prize:
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm worth $865 USD or Fanatec Podium Pedals Sport worth $650 USD — 3 Regional Winners
Global online time trial in Gran Turismo 7 Sport Mode driving the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) '22 on Racing Hard tires at the Nürburgring GP layout from November 2 through November 16. The fastest eligible driver (18+) in each of the 3 global regions (EMEA, Americas, Asia-Oceania ex-Japan) wins their choice of a Fanatec GT DD Pro (8 Nm) bundle or Fanatec Podium Pedals Sport set.
Registration Open:
Nov 2, 2026
Registration Ends:
Nov 16, 2026
Prize:
$197,200+ USD Total Season Cash Pool — $141,520 USD RU1, $44,080 USD RU2 & $12,470 USD RU3
Open simulator hotlap qualifying across Racing Unleashed lounges for the RU3, RU2, and RU1 championship tiers. Every race weekend awards direct cash payouts from the $197,200+ USD season purse.
Registration Open:
Oct 21, 2026
Registration Ends:
Oct 30, 2026
Prize:
Real-World Alpine A110 GT4 Test Drive & Factory Coaching — 1st Place Overall
Official five-round ranked championship on RaceRoom Racing Experience in the new Alpine A110 GT4+ with a $16 USD entry bundle. Round 1 at Circuit Paul Armagnac, Nogaro closes November 1 at 13:00 UTC ahead of Spa on Nov 12, Zandvoort on Nov 26, Paul Ricard on Dec 10, and Nordschleife on Dec 17. The overall champion wins a real-world Alpine A110 GT4 test drive.
Registration Open:
Oct 27, 2026
Registration Ends:
Nov 1, 2026
Global online time trial in Gran Turismo 7 Sport Mode driving the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) '22 on Racing Hard tires at the Nürburgring GP layout from November 2 through November 16. The fastest eligible driver (18+) in each of the 3 global regions (EMEA, Americas, Asia-Oceania ex-Japan) wins their choice of a Fanatec GT DD Pro (8 Nm) bundle or Fanatec Podium Pedals Sport set.
Registration Open:
Nov 2, 2026
Registration Ends:
Nov 16, 2026