Last Updated: 09/10/2020
1. CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following two championships will be hosted:
- FIA GT Championship // Nations Cup
- The Nations Cup is a championship where countries and territories will compete for victory. The country (or territory) of a competitor will be automatically assigned based on the information registered on the PSN Online ID used to sign in to the game. There are no restrictions on the country of origin of the cars that will be driven.
- FIA GT Championship // Manufacturer Series
- The Manufacturer Series is a championship where competitors race as a representative for their favourite make against all other participating manufacturers.
2. ELIGIBILITY
Anyone can participate in the Online Series from within the 'Sport' mode of GT Sport.
However, the 'Star Player Registration Form' and the participation in the World Tour 2020 - Sydney, Online Regional Finals and Online World Finals will be available only to competitors aged 18 or over at the time of the event.
- (In Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, competitors must be aged 21 or over on the starting date of the event.)
3. PARTICIPATING REGIONS
The championship will be divided into 5 Regions. 'Star Player' registration, participation to the World Tour 2020 - Sydney, Online Regional Finals and Online World Finals is limited to the following countries/territories and regions.
Europe / Middle East / Africa
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Lebanon
- Kuwait
- Holland
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- UK
North America
- United States of America (excluding Arizona)
- Canada (excluding Quebec)
Central & South America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Chile
- Argentina
- Peru
- Panama
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- Guatemala
- El Salvador
- Paraguay
- Honduras
- Uruguay
- Colombia
- Nicaragua
Asia
- Japan
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- China
Oceania
- Australia
- New Zealand
4. 2020 CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2020 Championships will comprise of the following 5 events:
- 1Online Series
- 2World Tour 2020 - Sydney
- 3Extra Stage Time Trial
- 4Online Regional Finals
- 5Online World Finals
1Online Series
These races will make up the core of the championships. Anyone can participate in the Online Series from within the 'Sport' mode of GT Sport.
Nations Cup Online Series
- The Nations Cup Online Series will be held as a 4-month-long competition from April to August.
- The Series will be divided into 3 Stages, each made up of 10 Rounds (where 1 Round includes a Qualifying and a Final Race) for a total of 30 Rounds.
- By participating in an online race, competitors will be awarded with points based on their race performance. These points will determine competitors' positions in the rankings, which will be updated at the end of every Round.
- At the end of each stage, Star Player Selection (see below) will be carried out based on the points rankings.
- For example:
- - After 10 rounds (10/4=2.5, rounded up) the best 3 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.
- - After 30 Rounds at the end of the 2020 Series, the competitors' best 8 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.
- (Dates in bold will include a "Top 16 Superstars" race - see below.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is possible that events on some dates may be changed or cancelled.)
The overall ranking is based on an effective points system: at the end of each Stage, the final score will be tallied from the best 1/4 Rounds out of the total for that Stage (with half numbers rounded up).
Nations Cup 2020 Series Calendar
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rd.125 April 2020 | Rd.112 June 2020 | Rd.217 July 2020 | |
| Rd.228 April 2020 | Rd.126 June 2020 | Rd.2211 July 2020 | |
| Rd.32 May 2020 | Rd.139 June 2020 | Rd.2314 July 2020 | |
| Rd.45 May 2020 | Rd.1413 June 2020 | Rd.2418 July 2020 | |
| Rd.59 May 2020 | Rd.1516 June 2020 | Rd.2521 July 2020 | |
| Rd.612 May 2020 | Rd.1620 June 2020 | Rd.2625 July 2020 | |
| Rd.716 May 2020 | Rd.1723 June 2020 | Rd.2728 July 2020 | |
| Rd.819 May 2020 | Rd.1827 June 2020 | Rd.281 August 2020 | |
| Rd.923 May 2020 | Rd.1930 June 2020 | Rd.294 August 2020 | |
| Rd.1030 May 2020 | Rd.204 July 2020 | Rd.308 August 2020 |
Manufacturer Series Online Series
- The Manufacturer Series Online Series will be held as a 4-month-long competition from April to August.
- The Series will be divided into 3 Stages, each made up of 10 Rounds (where 1 Round includes a Qualifying and a Final Race) for a total of 30 Rounds.
- By participating in an online race, competitors will be awarded with points based on their race performance. These points will determine competitors' positions in the rankings, which will be updated at the end of every Round.
- At the end of each stage, Star Player Selection (see below) will be carried out based on the points rankings.
- The Manufacturer ranking is based on an effective points system: at the end of each Stage, the final score will be tallied from the best 1/4 Rounds out of the total for that Stage (with half numbers rounded up).
- For example:
- - After 10 rounds (10/4=2.5, rounded up) the best 3 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.
- - After 30 Rounds at the end of the 2020 Series, the competitors' best 8 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.
Manufacturer Series 2020 Calendar
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rd.125 April 2020 | Rd.113 June 2020 | Rd.218 July 2020 | |
| Rd.229 April 2020 | Rd.126 June 2020 | Rd.2211 July 2020 | |
| Rd.32 May 2020 | Rd.1310 June 2020 | Rd.2315 July 2020 | |
| Rd.46 May 2020 | Rd.1413 June 2020 | Rd.2418 July 2020 | |
| Rd.59 May 2020 | Rd.1517 June 2020 | Rd.2522 July 2020 | |
| Rd.613 May 2020 | Rd.1620 June 2020 | Rd.2625 July 2020 | |
| Rd.716 May 2020 | Rd.1724 June 2020 | Rd.2729 July 2020 | |
| Rd.820 May 2020 | Rd.1827 June 2020 | Rd.281 August 2020 | |
| Rd.923 May 2020 | Rd.191 July 2020 | Rd.295 August 2020 | |
| Rd.1030 May 2020 | Rd.204 July 2020 | Rd.308 August 2020 |
- (Dates in bold will include a 'Top 16 Superstars' race - see below.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is possible that events on some dates may be changed or cancelled.)
Global Manufacturer Ranking
In the Manufacturer Series, a 'Global Manufacturer Ranking' will be created as described below.
- 1) A 'Manufacturer Ranking' will be created for each Region:
- At the end of each Round, the position of a manufacturer in the 'Manufacturer Ranking' will be determined by the points acquired by its affiliated top driver (the driver who holds the highest score for that manufacturer in that Round).
- At the end of each Round, 'Manufacturer Ranking Points' will be assigned to each of the 25 manufacturers based on their position in the above-mentioned 'Manufacturer Ranking', as follows:
'Manufacturer Ranking Points' Distribution Table
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 pts | 36 pts | 33 pts | 30 pts | 27 pts | 24 pts | 22 pts | 20 pts | 18 pts | 16 pts | 15 pts | 14 pts | 13 pts | 12 pts | 11 pts |
| 16th | 17th | 18th | 19th | 20th | 21st | 22nd | 23rd | 24th | 25th | |||||
| 10 pts | 9 pts | 8 pts | 7 pts | 6 pts | 5 pts | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt |
- If two or more of the top ranking drivers from different manufacturers are tied on individual points, then the Manufacturer Ranking Points assigned to their respective manufacturers will be divided and assigned equally.
- For example: Player A (Toyota) and Player B (Mercedes-Benz) both have an individual score of 230 points. If both manufacturers are tied for 3rd in their Region, the points awarded for 3rd and 4th place will be added together with each team receiving half of the total (33+30=63/2=31.5 pts.)
- 2) The 'Global Manufacturer Ranking' will be created:
- The points from the three (3) Regions with the highest Manufacturer Rankings Points for each manufacturer will be tallied to determine their 'Global Manufacturer Ranking'.
- If two or more manufacturers have an equal number of points in the 'Global Manufacturer Ranking', the selection will be determined following these criteria:
- a) the manufacturer with the highest Manufacturer Ranking Points across all five Regions; and
- b) if still tied, the manufacturer with the highest Manufacturer Ranking Points across all five Regions and all Rounds; and
- c) if still tied, then the manufacturer with the highest number of affiliated contracts registered at the end of the relevant Stage.
- (The Global Manufacturer Ranking is calculated using the points from all Rounds.)
2 World Tour 2020 - Sydney
This is a live event hosted in Sydney, Australia, on 14-16 February 2020, bringing together a selection of competitors from the 'World Finals 2019' live event.
The top ranking drivers and manufacturers from the World Tours will be awarded 'World Tour Points' (explained below.)
World Tour Points
In each World Tour live event, the individual drivers and manufacturers who finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the final standing for the Nations Cup and Manufacturer Series will receive 'World Tour Points'.
'World Tour Points' will be added to the individual drivers' and manufacturers' initial scores at the World Finals.
Points Table
| Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- ('World Tour Points' do not count towards eligibility for World Finals selection and are valid only for individual drivers and manufacturers participating in the World Finals.)
3Extra Stage Time Trial
This is a Time Trial event in which drivers compete for additional places at the FIA Gran Turismo Championships 2020 Nations Cup Regional Finals.
The top ranking drivers from the Extra Stage will qualify for the Nations Cup Regional Finals.
- (This does not apply to drivers who have already qualified for the 2020 Regional Finals via the Nations Cup Online Series.)
Extra Stage Time Trial Participation
This event can be joined from the 'Time Trial' section of the 'Sport' mode.
Extra Stage 2020 Series Nations Cup Calendar
From 15 October 2020, 06:00 (UTC) until 25 October 2020, 14:59 (UTC)
- (Please see the following section 'Online Regional Finals', for information regarding selection process.)
4Online Regional Finals
These are online events to determine the competitors who will qualify for the Nations Cup Online World Finals.
There are 3 Online Regional Finals: Europe/Middle East/Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Oceania.
The top ranking competitors from the Online Regional Finals will qualify for the Nations Cup Online World Finals.
Online Regional Finals 2020 Series Nations Cup Calendar
November
- (Details regarding broadcasting dates and other information will be announced once confirmed.)
Online Regional Finals Selection Process
Competitors for the Online Regional Finals will be selected from both the Nations Cup Online Series (Stage 1-3) and the Extra Stage Time Trial (held on 15-25 October), according to the following allocation:
- (Please note the number of drivers that can be selected from the same country/territory is limited for each Region - see table below.)
Drivers Selection
| From the 2020 Online Series | From the Extra Stage | Country Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Middle East/Africa | Top 12 | Top 4 | Up to 3 drivers from the same country/territory |
| Americas | North America: Top 6 | North America: Top 2 | Up to 6 drivers from the same country/territory |
| Central & South America: Top 6 | Central & South America: Top 2 | ||
| Asia-Oceania | Asia: Top 9 | Asia: Top 3 | Up to 10 drivers from the same country/territory |
| Oceania: Top 3 | Oceania: Top 1 | Up to 4 drivers from the same country/territory |
- (Drivers from the 2020 Online Series will be given priority regarding country/territory allocations. In the event that a place becomes available due to a withdrawal or restrictions with selection numbers, then we will reserve that place for the next subsequent highest ranking driver.)
World Tour Points
The drivers who finish in the top 8 in the final standings for the Online Regional Finals will be awarded 'World Tour Points'.
'World Tour Points' will be added to the individual drivers' initial scores at the World Finals.
| Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 8 pts | 7 pts | 6 pts | 5 pts | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt |
- *World Tour Points' are only valid for drivers that have qualified for the World Finals.
5 Online World Finals
This is an online event to determine the best competitors in the world.
The World Final winner of the Nations Cup will be crowned Nations Cup 2020 Champion, and the winning team of the Manufacturer Series will be crowned Manufacturer Series 2020 Champion; both will be awarded at the FIA Prize-Giving Gala that takes place in December.
Online World Finals 2020 Series Calendar
December
- (Details regarding broadcasting dates and other information will be announced once confirmed.)
Nations Cup
Participants for the Nations Cup Online World Final are selected from the following:
Nations Cup World Tour 2020 Winner.
Top ranking players in the final standings of the Regional Finals.
Selection Process from Regional Finals
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Europe/Middle East/Africa | Top 8 overall |
| Americas | Top 4 overall |
| Asia-Oceania | Top 3 overall |
- (In the event that a place becomes available due to a withdrawal or restrictions with selection numbers, then we will reserve that place for the next subsequent highest ranking driver.)
- (In the event that a place at the World Finals becomes available due to a participant withdrawing or restrictions with selection numbers, then we will reserve that place for the next subsequent highest ranking driver.)
Manufacturer Series
Selection for the Manufacturer Series World Final will be decided as below.
Manufacturer Selection Process
A total of 12 teams will proceed to the World Finals, consisting of Official Partner Manufacturers for the 2020 Series and the top ranked manufacturers according to the 'Global Manufacturer Ranking' calculated at the end of the 2020 Series.
Official Partner Manufacturers
The following is a list of Official Partners for the 2020 Series.
- Toyota
- Mazda
(Other Official Partners may be added during the Series.)
Manufacturer Representative Selection Process
The representative drivers for each of the 12 Manufacturers will be selected following these criteria:
- a) the driver with the highest number of Manufacturer Points from each of the 3 Regions, and
- b) if tied, the highest ranked driver in each of the 3 Regions.
- (Unlike the Nations Cup, the number of World Tour victories does not count for the Manufacturer Series.)
- If two or more Regions have an equal number of points after all Rounds, then the selection will be determined in the following order:
- a) The region with the highest total number of Manufacturer Ranking Points; and
- b) if still tied, the Region with the highest number of Manufacturer Ranking Points in a single Round during the Series; and
- c) if still tied, then the Region with the driver who has obtained the highest number of individual points.
- If a driver withdraws from the event, then the replacement will be determined in the following order:
- a) The driver with the highest number of Manufacturer Ranking Points from the next highest ranked Region (4th ranked, then 5th); and
- b) if still tied, then the driver with the next highest score from the same Region.
- For example: if the Manufacturer Rankings for Toyota are Asia (1st), EMEA (2nd), North America (3rd), Oceania (4th), and Central & South America (5th), then the top drivers from Asia, EMEA, and North America would be selected first. If a driver from North America were to withdraw, then the top player from Oceania would be called up as the replacement driver.
5. POINTS
When a player participates in and finishes an online race, points are awarded according to their final position. The points gained are determined automatically by the average Driver Rating of all players matched in that race.
- *If players enter more than one race in the same Round, only the points earned in the last race of the day will count towards their Online Ranking for that Round.
6. STAR PLAYERS
'Star Players' are players who exhibit superior technique and sportsmanship, that are revered by all players. It will be necessary for drivers to register more detailed profile information that will be used during race reports and Live Events. The 'Star Players' Driver Rating in-game will appear as 'S'.
The top drivers from the Exhibition Series, Pre-Season, Online Series, as well as those drivers at the top of the rankings at the end of each Stage can register as 'Star Players' on the Gran Turismo official website.
The "Star Player" prerequisites for each Region are as follows:
| Nations Cup | Manufacturer Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / Middle East / Africa | Top 200, or top 10 from each country | Top 200, or top 10 from each manufacturer |
| North America | Top 140, or top 10 from each country | Top 140, or top 5 from each manufacturer |
| Central & South America | Top 60, or top 10 from each country | Top 60, or top 5 from each manufacturer |
| Asia | Top 150, or top 10 from each country | Top 150, or top 5 from each manufacturer |
| Oceania | Top 50, or top 10 from each country | Top 50, or top 5 from each manufacturer |
When the prerequisites for a 'Star Player' registration are met, a notification will appear in-game. Please proceed to register on gran-turismo.com.
The 'Star Player' status is only valid during the Stage immediately following the Stage where the player fulfilled the prerequisites.
- (The 'Star Player' registration form is available only to competitors aged 18 or over. In Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, competitors must be aged 21 or over.
- 'Star Player' registration prerequisites may change during the Series in response to the current players' registration situation.)
7. TOP 16 SUPERSTARS
During the Online Series, there will be special 'Top 16 Superstars' races where only the top drivers will be matched together. Bonus points are awarded after this race, allowing players to earn more points than normal.
To be eligible for the 'Top 16 Superstars' race, the following prerequisites must be met:
The competitor is registered as a 'Star Player' on gran-turismo.com.
A competitor's Driver Rating or acquired points for that Stage must be within the top 16 positions of all entering competitors. However, the following restrictions apply:
| Nations Cup | Manufacturer Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / Middle East / Africa | Up to 3 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
| North America | Up to 10 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
| Central & South America | Up to 12 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
| Asia | Up to 12 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
| Oceania | Up to 10 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
- (For the details about the number of bonus points, selection criteria and entry restrictions for the 'Top 16 Superstars', please check the information screen when selecting each event in-game.
- The selection criteria can either be based on the Driver Rating or acquired points, depending on the event.)
8. POINTS OF CAUTION
Final Score Ties
If two or more competitors have an equal number of points at the end of a Stage, the ranking will be determined following these criteria:
- a) the player with the highest points across all Rounds; and
- b) if still tied, the player with the highest points in an individual Round; and
- c) if still tied, the player with the highest Driver Rating (DR); and
- d) if still tied, the player with the highest Sportsmanship Rating (SR); and
- e) if still tied, the player who started playing 'Gran Turismo Sport' earlier, according to their PSN Online ID's record.
Forbidden Activities
- - It is forbidden for a single player to participate in the Series with multiple accounts;
- - It is forbidden to participate using another person's PSN account.
- - Unsportsmanlike conduct
If players are found to be engaging in such forbidden activities, they will be dealt with accordingly, including but not limited to being banned from the Championships.
Rule Violations and Fraudulent Activities
In order for the organiser to uphold the highest standards for the event and to ensure a fair competition, we reserve the right to investigate any suspicious activities.
Participants are expected to fully cooperate with the organisers if such investigations are taking place.
If a competitor is found to have violated rules or have taken part in fraudulent activities, they may be disqualified or subject to other penalties.