Gran Turismo World Series 2025 Kicks Off with Online Qualifiers on April 2 – PlayStation.Blog

The 2025 Gran Turismo World Series is shaping up to be a monumental season, featuring an array of live events scattered across top-notch locations like London, Berlin, and Los Angeles, all building up to the World Finals in Fukuoka, Japan, this December.

If you’re itching to see what the series is all about, check out the engaging video on YouTube that highlights what’s in store. All you need to participate is Gran Turismo 7, an internet connection, and an active PlayStation Plus membership. Once you’re set up, you’ll get a shot at qualifying for the international events of the Gran Turismo World Series, racing live in front of an enthusiastic audience and streaming viewers from around the globe.

Players are encouraged to dive into Sport mode for their chance to shine in the Nations Cup—where competitors represent their home country or territory—or the Manufacturers Cup, where they race on behalf of their favorite car brand. Mark your calendars because the excitement kicks off with the Online Qualifiers:

• Manufacturers Cup: Running from Wednesday, April 2, to Saturday, April 19
• Nations Cup: Starting Wednesday, April 23, and wrapping up Saturday, May 10

Here’s how the live events are lined up on the 2025 calendar:

• Round 1: London, UK | Saturday, June 7
• Round 2: Berlin, Germany | Saturday, September 20
• Round 3: Los Angeles, USA | Saturday, November 8
• World Finals: Fukuoka, Japan | Saturday and Sunday, December 20-21

Keen to be part of the action in person? Keep an eye on the Gran Turismo website and social media pages for details on ticket sales. If you want to dive deeper into everything about the series or how to participate, you’ll find comprehensive details online, including the rules and entry conditions.

And for those who can’t make it to the live events, fear not! Every thrilling round will also be broadcast live, ensuring no fan misses out.

Reflecting on last year’s season, Team Lexus, featuring drivers Coque López from Spain, Japan’s Kanata Kawakami, and Chilean Harald Walsen (who filled in for Brazil’s Igor Fraga), secured the Manufacturers Cup title in an electrifying finale in Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Japanese racer Takuma Miyazono clinched the Nations Cup title once more with an extraordinary performance.

With partners like Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR), Mazda, Brembo, and Fanatec tuning in, 2025 promises to deliver even greater excitement in the Gran Turismo World Series.