Le Mans 24hr Diary Program

Le Mans 2026 Diary Dates / Programme

This is your day-by-day guide to the build-up to the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026.

We’ve focused on the key moments that matter if you’re camping, arriving early, and making the most of race week.

Quick note: Dates and timings are based on typical Le Mans schedules and will be updated as the official ACO timetable is released.
version 11 June 2026, times are local France

Week 1 – Arrival & Setup

Friday 5 June 2026 - ACO Campsites Open and Scrutineering Day 1

• Arrival day for early campers
• Best chance to secure a good pitch
• Expect queues at peak arrival times


• Tip: Arrive as early as you can—good spots go fast, especially in popular campsites like Houx.


• 10:00 – 19:00
  Scrutineering takes place in the centre of Le Mans in the Place de la Republique and is one of the first major moments of race week. Each car is checked by officials to confirm it meets the event regulations before being allowed to compete.

Unusually, this process is open to the public, giving fans the chance to get close to the cars and teams in a relaxed, city-centre setting. It combines the technical side of the sport with a lively atmosphere, and for many, it marks the real start of the Le Mans experience.

• Link to ACO Le Mans website.

Saturday 6 June 2026 - Scrutineering Day 2

09:00 – 14:00
Scrutineering takes place in the centre of Le Mans in the Place de la Republique and is one of the first major moments of race week. Each car is checked by officials to confirm it meets the event regulations before being allowed to compete.

Unusually, this process is open to the public, giving fans the chance to get close to the cars and teams in a relaxed, city-centre setting.

It combines the technical side of the sport with a lively atmosphere, and for many, it marks the real start of the Le Mans experience.

• Link to ACO Le Mans website.

• City Centre Parade, from 15:00:
  Hypercars, LMP2s, and LMGT3s will parade through the heart of the city center following Scrutineering

Sunday 7 June 2026 – First Track Day

• Official Test Day on track: Support Races
• First chance to see the cars at speed
• Great day for photography and scouting viewing spots

The support races at Le Mans add plenty of extra action around the main event. With a mix of different categories on track, they showcase emerging talent alongside experienced drivers competing in front of a global crowd.

• Support Races: CLICK FOR DETAILS
• 0800-0845 Ligier European Series Free Practice
• 0915-0935 Ligier European Series Qualifying practice sessions
• 1000-1300 24 HOURS OF LE MANS - FREE PRACTICE 1
• 1400-1500 Ligier European Series Race
• 1530-1830 24 HOURS OF LE MANS - FREE PRACTICE 2

Monday 8 June 2026 – Build-Up Begins

• No major on-track action
• Recovery day after Test Day
• Good time for shopping, rest, and planning

Use this day wisely—race week ramps up fast from here.

Teams preparing in the paddock

Fan zones and village activity increasing

Track walks and exploring

Tuesday 9 June 2026

• 14:00-18:00 PITS OPEN TO PUBLIC - "PIT WALK"
• 14:00-15:00 AUTOGRAPH SESSION - PIT LANE
• more events TBC

A great day to be in the pits, visit the garages

Wednesday 10 June 2026 – Practice & Qualifying Begins

• Track Action all day from 08:45 TBC. click here for more info
• 8:45-09:30 Ferrari Challenge FP1
  
• 10:00-10:45 Porsche Carrera Cup Brésil - FP 1  
• 11:15-12:15 Road to Le Mans - Free Practice 1
• 12:45-13:30 Ferrari Challenge - Free Practice 2 
• 14:00-17:00 24 HOURS OF LE MANS – FREE PRACTICE 1
• 17:30-18:15 Porsche Carrera Cup Brésil - Free Practice 2
• 18:45-19:15 24 HOURS OF LE MANS - Qualifying Practice Sessions 1 - LMP2 / LMGT3
• 19:30-20:00 24 HOURS OF LE MANS - Qualifying Practice Sessions 1 - HYPERCAR
• 20:30-21:30 Road to le Mans - Free Practice 2
• 22:00-00:00 24 HOURS OF LE MANS - Free Practice 2


Concert:
20:00 - 23:00 Jean-Louis Aubert

This is where race week properly starts—cars on track, day and night.

Thursday 11 June 2026 – Qualifying Continues

• Track Action all day from 8:00  click here for more info
• 8:00-08:45 Porsche Carrera Cup Brésil - Qualifying Practice Sessions 1
• 9:15-10:15 Road to le Mans - Qualifying Practice Sessions   
• 10:55-11:40 Ferrari Challenge - Qualifying Practice Sessions 
• 12:25-13:15 Porsche Carrera Cup Brésil - Race 1 
• 13:45-16:45 24 HOURS OF LE MANS - Free Practice 3
• 17:30-18:15 Ferrari Challenge - Race 1
• 19:00-19:20  24 HOURS OF LE MANS - Hyperpole 1 LMP2 / LMGT3
• 19:35-19:50  24 HOURS OF LE MANS - Hyperpole 2 LMP2 / LMGT3
• 20:05-20:25  24 HOURS OF LE MANS - Hyperpole 1 HYPERCAR
• 20:40-20:55  24 HOURS OF LE MANS - Hyperpole 2 HYPERCAR
• 21:05-21:25  24 HOURS OF LE MANS - HYPERPOLE CEREMONY
• 22:00-23:00  24 HOURS OF LE MANS - FREE PRACTICE 4

Concert:
19:00 - 22:20 The Libertines Concert

Grid positions are decided—expect a great atmosphere around the circuit.

Private campsites open in morning.

Friday 12 June 2026 – Pit Walk & Events

Classic British Welcome 09:00-17:00 more info

• 10:00-13:00 Road to Le Mans race. click for more info
• 15:30-19:00 Mulsanne Corner event click for more info
• 15:30 19:00 TRACK OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
• 16:00 DRIVERS’ PARADE  click for more info

Concert:
20:00 - 23:30 Robin Schulz concert

Saturday 13 June 2026 – Race Day

• 09:15-10:00 Ferrari Challenge - Race 2
• 10:30-11:15 Porsche Carrera Cup Brésil - Race 2
• 12:00-12:15 24 Heures du Mans - WARM-UP
• from 13:30 Grid walk and pre-race build-up
• Race start – 16:00

The main event begins. Settle in—you’re here for 24 hours.

Sunday 14 June 2026 – Race Finish

• Race finish – 16:00
• Podium celebrations
• Slow exit from campsites

Take your time leaving—traffic can be heavy immediately after the finish, many stay the night and depart Monday morning

Monday 15 June 2026 – Final chance to leave!

• Final exit from campsites

Tip: The best Le Mans experience isn’t just race day—it’s the full week. Arriving early completely changes the atmosphere.