{"id":9394,"date":"2026-09-06T12:18:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T04:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/gran-turismo-world-series-singapore-october-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T12:18:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T04:18:37","slug":"gran-turismo-world-series-singapore-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/gran-turismo-world-series-singapore-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Gran Turismo World Series Comes to Singapore \u2014 Tickets From SGD 38 at Marina Bay Sands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Gran Turismo World Series is coming to Southeast Asia for the first time ever \u2014 and Singapore is the host. Round 3 of the 2026 championship lands at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands on Saturday, <strong>3 October 2026<\/strong>, with tickets on sale now from <strong>SGD 38<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gt-world-series-singapore-race-art.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gran Turismo World Series 2026 Round 3 Singapore official key art\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Polyphony Digital \/ Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Gran Turismo World Series Singapore: What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>The 2026 Gran Turismo World Series is the premier competitive circuit for Gran Turismo 7, pitting the world&#8217;s fastest virtual racers against each other in the Nations Cup and Manufacturers Cup. One ticket gets you into a full day of racing \u2014 both the Manufacturers Cup and Nations Cup rounds, plus the special Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup support race that kicks off the programme.<\/p>\n<p>Twelve racing seats will be lined up on stage at the Sands Theatre, with all the race action displayed live on a large screen above the drivers. UK TV presenter Jules Hardy hosts, alongside commentators Tom Brooks and Jimmy Broadbent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qxFIHS2KhbM\" title=\"Gran Turismo 7 - Spec IV Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games | PlayStation\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Gran Turismo 7 &#8211; Spec IV Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games | PlayStation \u2014 via PlayStation on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup<\/h2>\n<p>The event opens with the Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup \u2014 a dedicated support race showcasing homegrown regional talent. The 12-car grid brings together the six fastest drivers from Singapore and the single fastest qualifier from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia, all of whom earned their places through an in-game August Time Trial Challenge.<\/p>\n<p>For Singapore fans, this is the closest you will get to watching local players compete on the same stage as the World Series field \u2014 a genuine one-of-a-kind experience tied directly to a city that has long been a fixture on the real-world Formula 1 calendar.<\/p>\n<h2>Tickets and How to Book<\/h2>\n<p>Tickets are on sale now via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gran-turismo.com\/us\/gt7\/events\/gtws2026\/singapore\/ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Gran Turismo World Series ticketing page<\/a>. Two tiers are available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Premium Tickets<\/strong> \u2014 priority seating in the premium area of the Sands Theatre<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signature Tickets<\/strong> \u2014 limited to 100 seats, closest to the stage; includes a Meet &amp; Greet session with World Series drivers plus autographs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prices start from <strong>SGD 38<\/strong> (booking fees apply). Discounts are available for attendees under 18, students, and military\/service members. Round 3 \u2013 Singapore also marks the last points-scoring opportunity before the World Finals in Tokyo in early December, so the championship stakes will be real.<\/p>\n<p>The event is part of <strong>Grand Prix Season Singapore<\/strong> (2\u201311 October), organised in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board, running in the lead-up to the Formula 1 race weekend on 9\u201311 October. For more on <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/event\/\">gaming and pop-culture events in Singapore<\/a>, check our events coverage.<\/p>\n<h2>GT7 Spec IV \u2014 The Biggest Free Update Yet<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gt7-spec-iv-autumn-ring-car.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV screenshot \u2014 car at Autumn Ring circuit\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Polyphony Digital \/ Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Singapore event also has a direct link to Gran Turismo 7&#8217;s most significant content update to date. Polyphony Digital announced the <strong>Spec IV update<\/strong> at the State of Play on 3 September \u2014 a free, two-part addition dropping in October and December 2026 \u2014 and confirmed that <em>full details of what&#8217;s inside will be revealed at the Singapore World Series round on 3 October<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s in Spec IV<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gt7-spec-iv-autumn-ring-aerial.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV \u2014 Autumn Ring circuit aerial view in autumn\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Polyphony Digital \/ Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here is what Polyphony has confirmed so far across the two parts:<\/p>\n<p><strong>October 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New circuit: <strong>Sportsland SUGO<\/strong> \u2014 the 3.7 km Japanese technical track known for its elevation changes and iconic Dunlop bridge<\/li>\n<li>Six new cars<\/li>\n<li>New Spec IV opening cinematic<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vintage<\/strong> \u2014 a section dedicated to cars no longer available for purchase new<\/li>\n<li><strong>Car Concierge<\/strong> \u2014 order Used and Legend cars on demand<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong> \u2014 brand-specific driving challenges<\/li>\n<li><strong>Car Viewer<\/strong> \u2014 inspect your garage collection up close<\/li>\n<li>Raised Collector Level cap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>December 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New circuit: <strong>Autumn Ring<\/strong> \u2014 the fan-favourite from the original Gran Turismo, returning after decades away<\/li>\n<li>Six new cars<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family<\/strong> \u2014 an accessible mode for players of all skill levels<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shuffle Race<\/strong> \u2014 luck-based races with randomly assigned cars<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Drift Trial<\/strong> \u2014 worldwide drifting competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gt7-spec-iv-online-trial.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV \u2014 Online Trial game mode screen\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Polyphony Digital \/ Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That is 12 new cars and two new circuits in a single free update wave \u2014 a bigger content drop than anything GT7 has received since launch. If you are a PS5 owner who already owns Gran Turismo 7, the October part lands a month before the Autumn Ring December drop, making the Singapore World Series event on 3 October a genuine announcement stage for the full car and feature list.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the 3 October event are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gran-turismo.com\/us\/gt7\/events\/gtws2026\/singapore\/ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on sale now at gran-turismo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gran Turismo World Series arrives in Singapore on 3 October at Marina Bay Sands. Tickets from SGD 38, plus GT7&#8217;s biggest-ever free Spec IV update revealed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":9389,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[17],"tags":[43,1502,1442,322,112],"class_list":["post-9394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event","tag-esports","tag-gran-turismo","tag-marina-bay-sands","tag-playstation-5","tag-singapore-events"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gt-world-series-singapore-2026.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-2rw","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4548,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/evo-singapore-2027-marina-bay-sands\/","url_meta":{"origin":9394,"position":0},"title":"EVO Singapore 2027 Confirmed at Marina Bay Sands in January","date":"June 30, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"EVO Singapore 2027 runs January 15-17 at Marina Bay Sands \u2014 the first-ever EVO in Singapore, with the Tekken World Tour 2026 Finals happening concurrently.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Event&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/evo-singapore-2027-skyline.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":8005,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pop-toy-show-singapore-2026-molly-marina-bay-sands-august\/","url_meta":{"origin":9394,"position":1},"title":"POP TOY SHOW Singapore 2026 \u2014 MOLLY&#8217;s 20th at Marina Bay Sands, 21\u201323 August","date":"August 16, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"POP TOY SHOW returns to Marina Bay Sands on 21\u201323 August 2026, headlined by MOLLY's 20th anniversary and world-first Singapore exclusives, plus international and local creator debuts.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Event&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pts-2026-header.jpg?fit=1200%2C464&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":7988,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/d23-asia-singapore-june-2027-marina-bay-sands\/","url_meta":{"origin":9394,"position":2},"title":"D23 Asia Is Coming to Singapore \u2014 June 2027 at Marina Bay Sands","date":"August 16, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Disney has confirmed D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event for Singapore on 25\u201327 June 2027 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre \u2014 tickets on sale November 2026.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/d23-asia-singapore-kv.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":2898,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/singapore-comic-con-2024-a-sneak-peek-at-an-epic-pop-culture-extravaganza\/","url_meta":{"origin":9394,"position":3},"title":"Singapore Comic Con 2024: A Sneak Peek at an Epic Pop Culture Extravaganza!","date":"October 30, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Get ready, Singapore! 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