Singapore will host the first Gran Turismo World Series event in Southeast Asia, with Round 3 of the 2026 series set for the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands on Saturday, 3 October 2026. Tickets are on sale now, and the event will also include a Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup tied to Gran Turismo 7.
What happened
According to the PlayStation Blog, the Singapore event is being staged in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board and will be part of Grand Prix Season Singapore, which runs from 2 to 11 October 2026. The city’s annual Formula 1 race follows shortly after, from 9 to 11 October 2026.
The post says a regional time trial challenge will take place in Gran Turismo 7 in August. Players from Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia are eligible to participate, with the fastest racer from each territory invited to attend the World Series event and compete in the Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup.
Why it matters
This is the first time the Gran Turismo World Series has visited Southeast Asia, which makes it a notable stop for both competitive racing fans and the wider regional gaming audience. It also gives players in the area a path from an in-game time trial to an on-stage event, adding a direct link between Gran Turismo 7 competition and the live World Series.
Key details
- Round 3 of the 2026 Gran Turismo World Series will be held at Sands Theatre in Singapore on 3 October 2026.
- The event is part of Grand Prix Season Singapore and is organized with the Singapore Tourism Board.
- A Gran Turismo 7 regional time trial challenge is planned for August.
- Eligible territories include Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
- A single ticket covers the Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup plus the Manufacturers Cup and Nations Cup on the same day.
What players should know
The Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup will bring the fastest drivers from the qualifying time trial to a live stage event, but the source material does not specify the full entry process beyond the eligible territories and the planned August time trial. It also does not give the exact terms and conditions for participation, noting only that they will be posted on Gran-Turismo.com in due course.
The Singapore round is also described as the last points-scoring opportunity before the World Series moves to Tokyo for the World Finals in early December, so the competition is expected to be especially important for anyone following the championship standings.
Source
Source: PlayStation Blog