On May 5, 2026 (local time), the Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), organizer of the Dakar Rally, announced the outline for the 49th edition of the Dakar Rally, which is set to take place in 2027.
May 8, 2026
January 17 marked the final day of Dakar Rally 2026. The final day of competition was held in Yanbu on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, concluding with the finish‑podium ceremony and bringing this year’s entire rally to a close.
January 18, 2026