The 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is set to ignite the Circuit de la Sarthe with a meticulously planned schedule of events spanning six action-packed days. Text: Luca W. © Image: 24h-lemans ©
With teams already deep into race preparations, the official 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours program is detailing everything from fan meet-and-greets to crucial Hyperpole shootouts and the green flag at 16:00 sharp on Saturday.
This year’s Le Mans race week kicks off with an autograph session and pitlane tours offering fans a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Wednesday and Thursday are dominated by practice and qualifying, while the all-important Hyperpole sessions (split between LMP2, LMGT3, and Hypercar categories) will define the starting grid under the night lights. Friday shifts gears into celebration mode, with the traditional drivers’ parade taking over the streets of Le Mans city center.
The full 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours program is detailed below:
| Date | Time (Track time 🇫🇷) | Session/Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 7 June | 10:00 – 13:00 | Free Practice 1 |
| 15:30 – 18:30 | Free Practice 2 | |
| Tuesday 9 June | 14:00 – 15:15 | Pitstop challenge |
| 15:30 – 17:30 | Autograph session (pitlane) | |
| 14:00 – 17:30 | Pitlane tours | |
| Wednesday 10 June | 14:00 – 17:00 | Free Practice 1 |
| 18:45 – 19:15 | LMP2 / LMGT3 Qualifying | |
| 19:30 – 20:00 | Hypercar Qualifying | |
| 22:00 – 00:00 | Free Practice 2 | |
| Thursday 11 June | 14:45 – 17:45 | Free Practice 3 |
| 20:00 – 20:20 | Hyperpole 1 – LMP2 / LMGT3 | |
| 20:35 – 20:50 | Hyperpole 2 – LMP2 / LMGT3 | |
| 21:05 – 21:25 | Hyperpole 1 – Hypercar | |
| 21:40 – 21:55 | Hyperpole 2 – Hypercar | |
| 23:00 – 00:00 | Free Practice 4 | |
| Friday 12 June | 15:30 – 20:00 | Track open to the public |
| 16:00 – 19:00 | Drivers’ Parade (downtown) | |
| 20:00 – 23:30 | Robin Schulz show (track) | |
| Saturday 13 June | 12:00 – 12:15 | Warm-up |
| 16:00 | Start of the 94rd 24 Hours of Le Mans | |
| Sunday 14 June | 16:00 | Finish of the 94rd 24 Hours of Le Mans |
Expect a crescendo of speed, strategy, and drama in the Sarthe as the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans delivers another chapter in motorsport history.
