2026 Extreme Festival Tour calendar confirmed for 14 rounds of motorsport action
The 2026 Extreme Festival Tour calendar has officially been unveiled, setting the stage for another high-energy season of circuit racing across South Africa and beyond. Following a strong 2025 campaign that delivered growing crowds and digital engagement, the tour’s organisers are aiming even higher in 2026.
With 14 events scheduled, the upcoming 2026 Extreme Festival Tour calendar season will once again split the tour into national and regional rosters, ensuring wide geographic coverage, diverse race categories, and consistent on-track action throughout the year.
What is the Extreme Festival Tour?
The Extreme Festival Tour is one of South Africa’s premier circuit racing platforms, combining multiple championships into a single touring motorsport festival. Each event brings together touring cars, single-seaters, cup series, and development categories under one banner.
The tour has built its reputation on accessibility, close racing, and strong brand partnerships, making it a cornerstone of the local motorsport calendar. Events are hosted at iconic circuits across the country, offering fans an immersive race-day experience.
2026 Extreme Festival Tour calendar
The 2026 Extreme Festival Tour calendar features seven national and seven regional events, maintaining the balanced format introduced in recent seasons. Both rosters will again be split into two core race-series groupings, with select invitational appearances and additional standalone rounds for specific categories.
A notable highlight for the 2026 Extreme Festival Tour calendar is the return of Red Star Raceway to the national roster, along with the regional tour’s expansion beyond South Africa with a confirmed visit to Mozambique.
2026 Extreme Festival Tour racing schedule
| Roster | Date | Circuit | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 14 March | Killarney International Raceway | Cape Town |
| Regional | 7 March | Zwartkops Raceway | Pretoria |
| National | 18 April | Red Star Raceway | Delmas |
| Regional | 16 May | Red Star Raceway | Delmas |
| National | 23 May | Zwartkops Raceway | Pretoria |
| Regional | 13 June | Zwartkops Raceway | Pretoria |
| National | 27 June | Aldo Scribante Raceway | Gqeberha |
| Regional | 8 August | Autódromo Internacional de Maputo | Maputo |
| National | 15 August | East London Grand Prix Circuit | East London |
| Regional | 12 September | Zwartkops Raceway | Pretoria |
| National | 19 September | Killarney International Raceway | Cape Town |
| Regional | 10 October | Red Star Raceway | Delmas |
| National | 17 October | Zwartkops Raceway | Pretoria |
| Regional | 21 November | Zwartkops Raceway | Pretoria |
What to expect in the 2026 season
Fans can expect the national roster to once again feature South African Touring Cars, SATC SupaCup, Astron Energy Polo Cup, Investchem MSA4, Formula Ford Kent, and GR Cup at every round. Additional appearances from Extreme SuperCars Driven By Dunlop, SunBet ZX10 Masters Cup, and Volkswagen Rookie Cup will follow adjusted calendars.
The regional roster remains equally competitive, anchored by Dunlop V8 Supercars, DOE Formula Vee, BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series, ATE VW Challenge, DigitFMS 111 & GT Sports & Saloons, and SuperHatch. The BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series has also hinted at a new two-tier championship structure for 2026.
How to watch the 2026 Extreme Festival Tour in South Africa
Motorsport fans can experience the 2026 Extreme Festival Tour calendar in several ways. Spectators are encouraged to attend race weekends in person at circuits around the country for the full festival atmosphere.
Selected races will be broadcast on SuperSport on DStv when available. Live on-site streaming is also offered via the official tour platform, while extended coverage, highlights, and race content can be found on the 2WheelsTV YouTube channel.
A season built for fans and growth
With a diverse mix of circuits, categories, and regional reach, the 2026 Extreme Festival Tour calendar reinforces the tour’s status as a flagship motorsport roadshow. As further details are released by individual series partners, fans can look forward to another season packed with competitive racing and evolving championship battles.
As always, calendar dates remain subject to change due to logistical or operational requirements, with updates communicated through official Extreme Festival Tour channels.
