2026 Le Mans 24 Hours - Time Schedule
The greatest test of endurance for a racing driver is finally here once again - the Le Mans 24 Hours.
The twice-around-the-clock endurance test will be taking place across June 13th and June 14th this year, with the usual series of practice and qualifying sessions earlier in the week.
Class starting positions, including for the three classes on display, Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3, will be decided on Thursday, June 11th.
The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours itself will start on Saturday, June 13th at 16:00 local time (15:00 BST), and finish exactly 24 hours later on Sunday, June 14th at 16:00 local time.
Below, you can check out the full-time schedule for the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, with times presented in local time, for Central European Time.
For British Summer Time (BST), simply subtract one hour from the shown times.
2026 Le Mans 24 Hours - Time Schedule
| Event | Day | Local time (CET) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Wednesday, June 10th | 14:00 |
| Qualifying 1 - LMP2 and LMGT3 | Wednesday, June 10th | 18:45 |
| Qualifying 1 - Hypercar | Wednesday, June 10th | 19:30 |
| Free Practice 2 | Wednesday, June 10th | 22:00 |
| Free Practice 3 | Thursday, June 11th | 14:45 |
| Hyperpole 1 - LMP2 and LMGT3 | Thursday, June 11th | 20:00 |
| Hyperpole 2 - LMP2 and LMGT3 | Thursday, June 11th | 20:35 |
| Hyperpole 1 - Hypercar | Thursday, June 11th | 21:05 |
| Hyperpole 2 - Hypercar | Thursday, June 11th | 21:40 |
| Free Practice 4 | Thursday, June 11th | 23:00 |
| Warm-Up | Saturday, June 13th | 12:00 |
| RACE START | Saturday, June 13th | 16:00 |
| RACE FINISH | Sunday, June 14th | 16:00 |
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