DTM Sachsenring — Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
Round of the DTM 2026 at Sachsenring — 11–13 September 2026
About DTM Sachsenring
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Touring Cars on Historic Asphalt
The Sachsenring near Hohenstein-Ernstthal is one of Germany's most traditional race tracks. Opened in 1927 as an 8.7 km long street circuit, it has served as a 3.67 km permanent track since 1996 — today the venue for international competitions such as MotoGP, ADAC GT Masters, and, regularly since 2003, the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM). The track is notorious for its tight, technically demanding corners, the rapidly changing weather in the West Saxon hills, and the spectacular track design with the "Sachsenkurve" and "Omega-Kurve" — traditions from the street racing days.
DTM 2026 — GT3, Factory Drivers, Three Race Days
Since the 2021 reform, the DTM has been a pure GT3 series: instead of the previous special touring car vehicles, high-performance near-production sports cars now compete — Mercedes-AMG GT3, BMW M4 GT3, Audi R8 LMS, Porsche 911 GT3 R, Ferrari 296 GT3, Lamborghini Huracán GT3. Factory drivers from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche compete against the international stars of the GT3 scene. At Sachsenring in 2026, as always, two main races will be held — a sprint race of about an hour on Saturday and Sunday, preceded by qualifying. Friday serves as a preparation day with free practice and the arrival of the paddock.
Support Series and Paddock
Several support series run within the DTM weekend: the DTM Trophy for young GT4 talents, the Porsche Carrera Cup with GT3 Cup race cars, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo, and depending on the season, other ADAC brand cups. The Sachsenring paddock is accessible to fans (with the appropriate pass): a direct view of the mechanics at work, autograph sessions with the factory drivers, the official pit walks on Saturday afternoon, where spectators can stroll along the pit lane and chat with the teams.
West Saxony and Hohenstein-Ernstthal
Hohenstein-Ernstthal is located in the Erzgebirgskreis district between Chemnitz and Zwickau, in a region that has been shaped by motorsport for decades. The race track is the town's landmark and its most important economic factor — the DTM, MotoGP, and other racing events bring tens of thousands of overnight stays annually. Those who come to the DTM can ideally combine the weekend with a day trip to the nearby Erzgebirge region (Augustusburg Castle, Ore Mountain Mining Museum Annaberg-Buchholz) or to Chemnitz (European Capital of Culture 2025).
DTM Sachsenring — edition 2026
Classic DTM Weekend at Sachsenring
Three days of pure motorsport — the 2026 Sachsenring round follows the established DTM format: arrival and setup on Friday, race days on Saturday and Sunday. The GT3 cars from factory teams (Mercedes-AMG, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini) will race on one of the most technically demanding tracks on the DTM calendar — the tight "Sachsenkurve" with its extreme braking point and the fast "Omega" challenge both drivers and material.
Embedded within the main program are the support series: the DTM Trophy as a showcase for young talent with GT4 cars, the Porsche Carrera Cup as a pure brand championship, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe, and possibly other supporting series. The Sachsenring paddock is accessible to fans with the appropriate pass — autograph sessions, pit walks, close-up views of the mechanics.
Programme DTM Sachsenring 2026
Friday, 11 September 2026 — Practice Day
- Team arrival and paddock setup
- DTM Free Practice (morning and afternoon)
- Support series practice sessions (DTM Trophy, Porsche Carrera Cup, Lamborghini Super Trofeo)
- Paddock opening for Paddock Pass holders
Saturday, 12 September 2026 — Race Day 1
- DTM Qualifying (morning)
- Pit Walk on the pit lane (midday)
- Support series Race 1
- DTM Race 1 — Main Race Saturday (approx. 1 hour)
- Saturday race podium ceremony
Sunday, 13 September 2026 — Race Day 2
- DTM Qualifying (morning)
- Support series Race 2
- DTM Race 2 — Main Race Sunday (approx. 1 hour)
- Sunday race podium ceremony
- Festival concludes late afternoon
Full schedule with times will be published approx. 4 weeks before the event on dtm.com and sachsenring.de.
Highlights DTM Sachsenring 2026
- Two DTM main races on Saturday and Sunday
- GT3 touring car elite (Mercedes-AMG, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini)
- Support series DTM Trophy, Porsche Carrera Cup, Lamborghini Super Trofeo
- Paddock pit walk with factory drivers
- One of the most technically demanding DTM tracks (Sachsenkurve, Omega)
- Grandstand and standing room tickets around the track
- Camping facilities directly at the Sachsenring
Prices DTM Sachsenring 2026
Tickets as 3-day weekend (most comprehensive package), 2-day (Saturday+Sunday), or single-day tickets (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday). Standing room from approx. €30–50, grandstand seats €60–150, VIP packages higher. Online advance booking via dtm.com and sachsenring.de. Recommendation: book early — popular grandstand seats sell out quickly.
Practical information — DTM Sachsenring
2026 Date
Friday to Sunday, 11–13 September 2026.
Location
Sachsenring, Am Sachsenring 2, 09353 Oberlungwitz / 09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal.
Admission / Tickets
Tickets as 3-day weekend, 2-day, or single-day tickets. Standing room, grandstand seats, and VIP packages available. Order via dtm.com and sachsenring.de. Buy early — weekend tickets often sell out weeks before the event.
Getting There
By car via the A 4 motorway (exit Hohenstein-Ernstthal). Parking around the Sachsenring. By train to Hohenstein-Ernstthal or Chemnitz main station, then shuttle buses. Camping facilities at the Sachsenring for fans.
Organizer
ADAC e.V. (DTM promoter). Local organization: Sachsenring GmbH and the town of Hohenstein-Ernstthal.
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Sachsenring (Hohenstein-Ernstthal / Oberlungwitz)
Am Sachsenring 2, 09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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