Gran Turismo World Series 2025 Overview
Last Updated: 19/03/2025
- CHAMPIONSHIPS
- An introduction to the 'Nations Cup' competition in which drivers represent their respective country/territory, and the 'Manufacturers Cup' contested amongst automobile manufacturers.
- PARTICIPATING REGIONS
- The Nations Cup is divided into five Regions, while the Manufacturers Cup takes place over three Regions.
- ELIGIBILITY
- Information regarding the Online Qualifiers open to anyone from within the 'Sport' mode of Gran Turismo 7, and eligibility for events.
- 2025 CHAMPIONSHIPS
- The three stages leading up to the World Finals.
- STAR PLAYERS
- Information regarding the 'Star Player' status awarded to the very best competitors, and registration prerequisites for the 2025 Series.
- POINTS OF CAUTION
- Important rules of conduct for competing in the Championships.
- BROADCAST SCHEDULE
- The broadcast schedule for the 2025 Series programmes.
1.CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following two Championships will be hosted:
- Gran Turismo World Series - Nations Cup
- This is a championship in which drivers represent their respective country/territory. The country (or territory) of a competitor will be automatically assigned based on the information registered on the account for PlayStation™Network used to sign in to the game. There are no restrictions on the country of origin of the cars that will be driven.
- Gran Turismo World Series - Manufacturers Cup
- This is a championship where drivers represent their favourite automotive manufacturer against other participating manufacturers.
2.PARTICIPATING REGIONS
The Nations Cup is hosted in five Regions. The Manufacturers Cup is hosted over three Regions.
'Star Player' registration and participation in the World Series live events is limited to players residing in the following countries/territories and regions.
NATIONS CUP
Europe/Middle East/Africa Region
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Croatia
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- India (excluding the State of Nagaland)
- Iceland
- Israel
- Lebanon
- Luxembourg
- Kuwait
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- UK
North America Region
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States of America
Central & South America Region
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
Asia Region
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Korea
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Thailand
Oceania Region
- Australia
- New Zealand
Manufacturers Cup
Europe/Middle East/Africa Region
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Croatia
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- India (excluding the State of Nagaland)
- Iceland
- Israel
- Lebanon
- Luxembourg
- Kuwait
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- UK
Americas Region
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- United States of America
- Uruguay
Asia-Oceania Region
- Australia
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Korea
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Thailand
3.ELIGIBILITY
Online Qualifiers
The Online Qualifiers can be accessed from the 'Sport' mode of Gran Turismo 7 and are open to anyone from a participating Region aged 7 or over, except entrants from Japan who may be aged 6 or over.
Minors who participate in the Online Qualifiers must obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian.
Live Events
The Live Events are open to anyone aged 18 or over, except entrants from Korea who must be 19 or over and entrants from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and UAE who must be 21 or over.
4.2025 CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2025 Championships will be comprised of the following three stages:
- 1Online Qualifiers
- 2World Series Rd.1-3 (Live Events)
- 3World Finals (Live Event)
1Online Qualifiers
These races will make up the core of the championship.
Anyone can participate in the Online Qualifiers from within the 'Sport' mode of Gran Turismo 7.
Leagues
The Online Qualifiers will be organised in a League format, and drivers will be assigned to the following Leagues based on their Driver Rating (DR).
| League | Driver Rating (DR) |
|---|---|
GT1 League |
A and above |
GT2 League |
B |
GT3 League |
C and below |
A player's League will be determined by their current Driver Rating at the time of entering their first round of the Online Qualifiers.
Once a driver's League has been determined, their League will remain the same even if their Driver Rating changes during the Online Qualifiers.
Nations Cup Online Qualifiers
The Online Qualifiers for the Nations Cup will be held from April to May.
This series will consist of six rounds in total, each with a Qualifying and a Final race.
Drivers for the live events will be selected based on their results at the end of the Online Qualifiers and only from the GT1 League of each Region. (Details below.)
Manufacturers Cup Online Qualifiers
The Manufacturers Cup Online Qualifiers will be held in April.
This series will consist of six rounds in total, each with a Qualifying and a Final race.
At the beginning of the series, drivers will sign an Affiliation Contract in-game with a manufacturer. Manufacturers and their Representative Drivers for the live events will be selected based on their results at the end of the Online Qualifiers and only from the GT1 League. (Details below.)
Participating Manufacturers
- Alfa Romeo
- Aston Martin
- Audi
- BMW
- Chevrolet
- Citroën
- Dodge
- Ferrari
- Ford
- Genesis
- Honda
- Hyundai
- Jaguar
- Lamborghini
- Lexus
- Mazda
- McLaren
- Mercedes-AMG
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Peugeot
- Porsche
- Renault
- Subaru
- Suzuki
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
Online Qualifiers Schedule
| Manufacturers Cup |
|---|
| RoundDate |
| Rd.12 April (Wed) |
| Rd.25 April (Sat) |
| Rd.39 April (Wed) |
| Rd.412 April (Sat) |
| Rd.516 April (Wed) |
| Rd.619 April (Sat) |
| Nations Cup |
|---|
| RoundDate |
| Rd.123 April (Wed) |
| Rd.226 April (Sat) |
| Rd.330 April (Wed) |
| Rd.43 May (Sat) |
| Rd.57 May (Wed) |
| Rd.610 May (Sat) |
- (Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is possible that events on some dates may be changed or cancelled.)
Individual Ranking Points
These determine a player’s ranking in the Online Qualifiers for both the Nations Cup and Manufacturers Cup.
When a competitor 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 drivers matched in that race and their final race position.
- (If a competitor enters more than one race in the same round, only the points earned in the last race entered will count towards their individual ranking for that round.)
At the end of the Online Qualifiers, the final score will be tallied from the competitor's best five rounds.
- If two or more competitors have an equal number of points at the end of the Online Qualifiers, the ranking will be determined following these criteria:
- a) the competitor with the highest Individual Ranking Points across all rounds; and
- b) if still tied, the competitor with the highest Individual Ranking Points in a single round; and
- c) if still tied, the competitor with the highest Driver Rating (DR); and
- d) if still tied, the competitor with the highest Sportsmanship Rating (SR); and
- e) if still tied, the competitor who started playing 'Gran Turismo 7' earlier, according to their account for PlayStation™Network's record.
Manufacturer Ranking Points
These determine a manufacturer's ranking in the Online Qualifiers for the Manufacturers Cup.
The Rankings 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 best-scoring affiliated driver (the driver who earns the most Individual Ranking Points for that manufacturer in that round).
'Manufacturer Ranking Points' will be assigned to each of the 27 manufacturers based on their position in the above-mentioned 'Manufacturer Ranking', as follows:
| POSITION | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POINTS | 40 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| POSITION | 15th | 16th | 17th | 18th | 19th | 20th | 21st | 22nd | 23rd | 24th | 25th | 26th | 27th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POINTS | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| POSITION | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POINTS | 40 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 27 |
| 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th | 16th | 17th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| 18th | 19th | 20th | 21st | 22nd | 23rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 24th | 25th | 26th | 27th | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
At the end of the Online Qualifiers, the Manufacturer's final score for each Region will be tallied from the manufacturer's best five rounds.
- If two or more of the best-scoring affiliated drivers from different manufacturers are tied on Individual Ranking Points, then the Manufacturer Ranking Points assigned to their respective manufacturers will be divided and assigned equally.
- For example: Toyota and Porsche 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) A 'Global Manufacturer Ranking' will be created
For each manufacturer, Manufacturer Ranking Points from all three Regions 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 order will be determined following these criteria:
- a) the manufacturer with the highest Manufacturer Ranking Points across all three Regions and all rounds; and
- b) if still tied, the manufacturer with the highest Individual Ranking Points of their best-scoring affiliated drivers from all three Regions; and
- c) if still tied, the manufacturer with the highest Individual Ranking Points of their best-scoring affiliated drivers from all three Regions and all rounds.
2World Series Rd.1-3 (Live Events)
A series of global live events, bringing together the best drivers from around the world.
Live Events Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
World Series Rd.1 - London |
Saturday, 7 June |
World Series Rd.2 - Berlin |
Saturday, 20 September |
World Series Rd.3 – Los Angeles |
Saturday, 8 November |
- (Actual dates are still subject to change. Drivers will be notified directly about the actual race dates.)
Nations Cup
An individual race contested by 12 players, including the top three players from the GT World Series 2024 Points Ranking, together with the nine top-ranking players from the GT World Series 2025 Online Qualifiers.
Online Qualifiers Driver Selection
The highest-ranked competitor from each Region’s GT1 League in the Online Qualifiers will be selected in accordance with the Region caps listed below.
| From the 2025 Online Qualifiers Nations Cup | |
|---|---|
| Region | Drivers Cap |
| Europe/Middle East/Africa | 4 |
| North America | 1 |
| Central & South America | 2 |
| Asia | 1 |
| Oceania | 1 |
| 2024 Series Top Players | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
|---|
Manufacturers Cup
An individual race contested by 12 manufacturers, including Official Partners together with the top-ranking manufacturers from the GT1 League of the GT World Series 2025 Online Qualifiers. One driver per manufacturer will compete.
Official Partners
The Official Partner Manufacturers for the 2025 Series are as follows:
- Toyota
- Mazda
- (Additional Official Partners may be added midway through the Series.)
Representative Driver Selection
The World Series Rd.1-3 Manufacturers Cup are individual races where the top-ranked competitors in the GT1 League of the Online Qualifiers in each Region will represent the selected automotive manufacturers at specific live events.
The top-ranked competitor of the Asia-Oceania Region will compete in Round 1 - London. Similarly, the top-ranked competitor of the Europe/Middle East/Africa Region will compete at Round 2 - Berlin, and the top-ranked competitor of the Americas Region will compete at Round 3 - Los Angeles.
- (In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitor, then that place will be awarded to the next highest-ranking competitor in the Online Qualifiers ranking.)
- (Under certain circumstances, a competitor may be asked to replace a competitor from the same manufacturer but belonging to a different Region in any given Round.)
World Series Points
In the World Series Rd.1-3, World Series Points are awarded to Nations Cup drivers and Manufacturers Cup teams that finish in the top six of the Grand Final races at each live event. These points are calculated at the end of each World Series live event and awarded as initial points at the World Finals.
| POSITION | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POINTS | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
3World Finals (Live Event)
This is a global live event that will determine the winners of this year's Gran Turismo World Series.
Live Event Schedule
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
World Finals - Fukuoka |
Saturday, 20 December / Sunday, 21 December |
- (Actual dates are still subject to change. Drivers will be notified directly about the actual race dates.)
Nations Cup
The Nations Cup World Finals is an individual race contested by the same countries/territories and drivers that competed at the World Series Rd.1-3.
Determining the Champion
World Series Points will be awarded for each race based on a driver’s finishing position.
These points will be combined with the initial World Series Points awarded at the end of the World Series Rd.1-3, and the finalist with the highest total points after all races will be crowned the 2025 Nations Cup champion.
- (In the event of a points tie, the title will be awarded to the driver who finishes in the highest position in the Grand Final.)
Manufacturers Cup
The Manufacturers Cup World Finals is a team race contested by the same manufacturers that competed at the World Series Rd.1-3.
Each of the 12 manufacturers will be represented again by the three top-ranked competitors from the Online Qualifiers GT1 League from each Region.
- (In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitor, then that place will be awarded to the next highest-ranking competitor in the Online Qualifiers ranking.)
Determining the Champion
World Series Points will be awarded for each race based on a manufacturer's finishing position.
These points will be combined with the initial World Series Points awarded at the end of the World Series Rd.1-3, and the manufacturer with the highest total points after all races will be crowned the 2025 Manufacturers Cup champion.
- (In the event of a points tie, the title will be awarded to the manufacturer who finishes in the highest position in the Grand Final.)
The race structure and points details for the World Finals will be announced at a later date.
5.STAR PLAYERS
Drivers who reach the top ranks in the Series may register as 'Star Players' on the official gran-turismo.com website.
'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, and the player will receive more exposure in race reports and live events.
The Driver Rating of a registered Star Player will appear as 'S' in-game.
- Registration Prerequisites (for both the Nations Cup and Manufacturers Cup)
- 2024 World Series Rd.1-3 & World Finals drivers
- 2025 World Series Rd.1-3 & World Finals drivers
When the prerequisites for a 'Star Player' registration are met, please proceed to register on gran-turismo.com
- (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. In Korea, competitors must be aged 19 or over to register. 'Star Player' registration prerequisites may change during the Series in response to the current players' registration situation.)
6.POINTS OF CAUTION
Forbidden Actions
- - It is forbidden for a competitor to simultaneously participate in the same Championship and Series with multiple accounts for PlayStation™Network.
- - It is forbidden to participate using another person's account for PlayStation™Network.
- - It is forbidden for a competitor to intentionally support another player during a race where they are not part of the same team.
- - It is forbidden for a competitor to exploit unintended gameplay mechanics and issues found in the software in order to gain any type of advantage.
- - Any 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 Actions
In order for the organiser to uphold the highest standards for the event and to ensure fair competition, we reserve the right to investigate any suspicious activities.
By participating in these championships, participants are expected to fully cooperate with the organisers if such investigations are taking place.
If a competitor is found to have violated these rules or have taken part in fraudulent activities, they may be disqualified or subject to other penalties.
7.BROADCAST SCHEDULE
The programme broadcast schedule for the 2025 Series is as follows:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
World Series Rd.1 - London |
Saturday, 7 June |
World Series Rd.2 - Berlin |
Saturday, 20 September |
World Series Rd.3 – Los Angeles |
Saturday, 8 November |
World Finals - Fukuoka |
Saturday, 20 December / Sunday, 21 December |
- (Actual broadcast dates are still subject to change.)
