2026 sees the DTM kick off the new season in Austria for the first time. The opening round will take place at the Red Bull Ring from 24th to 26th April. The calendar features a total of 16 races spread across eight race weekends in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. After the season opener in Styria, the season heads to Zandvoort on the North Sea coast of the Netherlands for its second event outside of Germany. In keeping with tradition, the Hockenheimring Baden Württemberg will host the grand finale to the season. Other venues include the Dekra Lausitzring, the Norisring, Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, the Nürburgring, and the Sachsenring.
