The DTM releases its 2027 calendar, keeping the traditional eight venues, but closing the door on an international expansion that ADAC once eyed.
Season Kickoff at the Red Bull Ring
The opening round will begin on 23 April at Austria’s Red Bull Ring, where the series has consistently drawn large crowds. Following the opening, the second event will happen a fortnight later in Germany at Oschersleben.
Oschersleben Retuns as Second Stop
Oschersleben, which staged the season opener a couple of times before, has moved to serve as the second race. The weekend runs from 7 May to 9 May, immediately after the Austrian opener.
Mid‑Season Rebalancing and Dutch Shift
The Dutch round will now start the second half of the season instead of the first. Zandvoort will host from 6 August to 8 August, approximately two weeks before the F1 Dutch Grand Prix, which has ceased racing at the track.
Lausitzring and Norisring Milestones
After the Dutch mid‑season shift, the third event occurs at the renovated Lausitzring on 18 June to 20 June, followed by the Norisring on 2 July to 4 July. The Norisring has long been the traditional celebratory lap of the calendar.
Late‑Season Clusters
From 20 August to 22 August, the round at the Nürburgring will help set the championship’s climax. The Sachsenring follows two weeks later, 24 September to 26 September, before the finale at Hockenheim occurs from 8 October to 10 October. These dates mirror the 2026 program and preserve the traditional rhythm.
Absence of a Ninth Round
Despite ADAC’s push to add a further overseas venue, the set of eight events remains unchanged. Potential additions in Brno, Czech Republic, or Italian circuits could not match the proven spectator numbers or the logistical support required. Teams also demanded a relief from the cost of an extra weekend.
Audience Growth Confirmation
ADAC Motorsports Director Thomas Voss highlighted a 13 % rise in visitors during the first five races of this year, underscoring the series’ pull at the existing venues. The organization intends to cement that momentum for 2027 while varying the event order.
Cross‑Series Calendaring Conflicts
The DTM schedule aligns neatly with the GT World Challenge Europe, but it clashes with other endurance series in several key spots:
- Oschersleben overlaps the 8‑hour race in Austin, part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge, on 7‑9 May.
- The Audi‑Red Bull Ring round coincides with WEC’s Silverstone weekend on 23‑25 April.
- The Sachsenring clashes with WEC’s Fuji race and twice with the Nürburgring’s IMSA event in Virginia on 22 August.
- Two February clashes appear with Formula E: Berlin’s May 8‑9 event and Zandvoort’s June 18‑20 race.
- The season finale in Hockenheim interrupts the Endurance Classic Petit Le Mans on 9 October in the U.S.
These overlaps highlight the necessity for careful driver scheduling across GT3, GTD Pro, and GTD categories, as drivers often compete in multiple championships during a single year.
Structured Calendar Summary
DTM 2027:
23‑25 April – Red Bull Ring (AUT)
7‑9 May – Oschersleben (DEU)
18‑20 June – Lausitzring (DEU)
2‑4 July – Norisring (DEU)
6‑8 August – Zandvoort (NED)
20‑22 August – Nürburgring (DEU)
24‑26 September – Sachsenring (DEU)
8‑10 October – Hockenheimring (DEU)
With the traditional eight venues and a refreshed order, the DTM turns its focus to delivering consistent high‑profile racing while managing the inevitable calendar overlaps that come with a globally linked motorsport ecosystem.
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