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

The Gran Turismo World Series 2025 is gearing up to be a memorable event with live competitions scheduled in major cities like London, Berlin, and Los Angeles, all building up to an epic World Finals in Fukuoka, Japan come December.

If you’ve got Gran Turismo 7, steady internet, and a PlayStation Plus membership, you’re all set to throw your hat in the ring—provided you meet the eligibility criteria—for a chance to race in front of a live audience and millions watching across the globe.

Gamers can dive into the action by registering in Gran Turismo’s Sport mode. Whether you want to race for glory for your nation in the Nations Cup or show your brand loyalty in the Manufacturers Cup, there’s a spot for you.

The competition begins with Online Qualifiers, kicking off with:

– Manufacturers Cup: From Wednesday, April 2 to Saturday, April 19
– Nations Cup: From Wednesday, April 23 to Saturday, May 10

Mark your calendars for the live event schedule of the Gran Turismo World Series 2025:

– Round 1 in London, UK on Saturday, June 7
– Round 2 in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, September 20
– Round 3 in Los Angeles, USA on Saturday, November 8
– World Finals in Fukuoka, Japan on Saturday, December 20, and Sunday, December 21

Those looking to catch the action in person can keep an eye out for ticket info on the Gran Turismo website and its social media channels. All the specifics about the 2025 series and how to participate are available online, along with a deep dive into the rules and terms.

And if you can’t make it to the live events? Don’t worry! Every round will be streamed live, ensuring you won’t miss a moment of the high-speed action.

Looking back at 2024, Team Lexus delivered a stellar performance with Coque López from Spain, Kanata Kawakami from Japan, and Chile’s Harald Walsen, who took over for the absent Brazilian driver Igor Fraga, clinching the Manufacturers Cup in Amsterdam. Japan’s own Takuma Miyazono dazzled the crowd as he reclaimed the Nations Cup title he last held in 2020.

The upcoming season promises to be just as thrilling, closely watched by partners like Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR), Mazda, Brembo, and Fanatec.