Following its recognition as the World Capital of Sport in 2025, Monaco continues to set the pace for global sporting excellence in 2026, offering fans a calendar of unforgettable events that blend history, innovation, and the thrill of competition against the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean.

• Rally Season: Monaco kicks off 2026 with two thrilling rallies. The WRC Rally Monte-Carlo (22–25 January) launches the World Rally Championship across 17 challenging Alpine stages, finishing in the Principality. Immediately after, the Historic Monte-Carlo Rally (29 January – 7 February) celebrates classic cars from 1911–1986, featuring regularity stages on closed roads for vintage rally enthusiasts.
• 4–12 April: Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. The clay courts of Monte-Carlo will once again showcase the world’s top tennis stars battling it out on clay, with the Mediterranean as a spectacular backdrop — a must for Australian fans of the ATP Tour. Ticket sales as of 1st October.
• Triple Grand Prix Season
  • 24–26 April: Monaco Historic Grand Prix. The 15th edition of this heritage motorsport festival takes historic racing to new heights. For the first time, Formula 1 turbo cars from 1981–1985 will roar through Monte-Carlo’s iconic streets, delivering a sensory blast of raw power and adrenaline. Combining nostalgia with fresh milestones, the event cements Monaco as the world’s premier historic racing destination. Tickets are now on sale.
  • 16-17 May: Monaco E-Prix. Part of an expanded 18-race Formula E season, Monaco’s double-header weekend doubles the high-speed excitement for fans for the 10th and 11th edition. Witness cutting-edge electric racing machines manoeuvring the legendary Grand Prix circuit, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and the electrifying future of motorsport.
  • 4–7 June: Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. The crown jewel of the F1 calendar moves to the first full weekend of June in 2026, aligning with the FIA’s regional scheduling strategy. A renewed contract through 2031 confirms Monaco’s enduring status as the pinnacle of motorsport. Fans will also see the debut of new technical regulations, with smaller, lighter cars featuring advanced hybrid engines and active aerodynamics, promising sharper strategy, faster laps, and unforgettable race drama. Tickets are now on sale.

• 22 August 2026: Tour of Spain Grand Departure (Vuelta a España). Monaco will host the opening stage of one of Europe’s most prestigious cycling events. Spectators can expect a thrilling time trial through the Principality’s iconic streets and scenic coastline, combining technical challenge, breathtaking vistas, and high-stakes competition to launch the world-famous race.

Monaco’s 2026 sporting calendar demonstrates why the Principality remains at the forefront of global sport, blending tradition, innovation, and world-class competition to create moments that will be remembered for a lifetime.

More information about the 2026 sport calendar in Monaco

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Monaco Tourism and Convention Authority: www.visitmonaco.com  

Monaco Awarded Best European Destination 2025: Monaco has been named Best European Destination 2025 by the non-profit organisation European Best Destinations, a leading tourism promotion body and partner of the European Commission. Every year, the organisation selects the most attractive destinations in Europe and has travellers from around the world vote for their favourite, out of 500 European destinations. Over one million people took part in this year’s vote, in which Monaco placed first, ahead of Madrid and Lisbon. 

Contacts:

Claire Neil, Regional Manager Australia & New Zealand
Monaco Government Tourist Bureau
Email: claire@tourismgarden.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)2 8206 9311

Alison Roberts-Brown, Regional Director, Australia & New Zealand
Monaco Government Tourist Bureau
Email: alison@tourismgarden.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)2 8206 9311
Mobile: +61 (0)401 250 165