Yanbu, January 1, 2026, SPA — With just three days to go until the seventh edition of Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026, motorsport fans worldwide are turning their attention to Saudi Arabia as organizational and technical preparations for one of the world’s largest and most challenging sporting events have now been completed.
The rally is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, and will run from Yanbu between January 3 and 17, 2026.
Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 will feature 25 Saudi competitors, including 10 participants from the Next Saudi Generation Program, showcasing a mix of experience and emerging talent led by a group of prominent Saudi rally figures.