WRC EKO Acropolis Rally Greece 2026
Greece
25 – 28 June 2026
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Key Facts
DATE
25 - 28 JUNE 2026
Servicepark
National Trade Fair, Lamia
Entry list
TBC
Stages
TBC
Surface
Gravel
Maps
TBC
Itinerary
TBC
Website
Hashtag
#AcropolisRally
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About the Rally
The Acropolis Rally doesn’t care about reputations. It’s a throwback to rallying’s toughest roots – rough, relentless, and utterly unforgiving. Known as the ‘Rally of Gods’, Greece’s round of the WRC is one of the season’s most demanding events, combining searing heat with jagged gravel tracks that carve through the mountains north of Athens.
Based out of Lamia since its WRC return in 2021, the event starts with a spectacular ceremonial launch beneath the ancient Acropolis monument in the heart of Athens before heading deep into the hills. It’s a rally that has a habit of shaking up the leaderboard and exposing the limits of both car and crew.
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The Challenge
There’s no hiding at the Acropolis. The stages are rocky, narrow, and brutal – with some sections breaking up fast as the field passes through. Crews must manage high tyre wear, extreme cockpit temperatures, and suspension-destroying surfaces across long competitive days.
Rain can also be a wildcard. A bone-dry stage on the first pass can turn into a muddy trap on the second. And with a remote tyre zones on Friday and tyre strategy playing a massive role, the rally becomes as much about decision-making as driving.
Survival often beats speed here – and those who reach Sunday intact are usually rewarded handsomely.
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Did you know?
- The Acropolis Rally first joined the WRC calendar in 1973 as one of the original founding rounds.
- It returned in 2021 after an eight-year absence – and quickly reclaimed its status as one of the toughest events in the sport.
- Thierry Neuville won the 2024 edition, leading a historic Hyundai 1–2–3.
- Greece’s legendary “Tarzan” and “Elatia” stages are among the most iconic in WRC history.
- The rally is headquartered in Lamia, but opens in dramatic fashion with a stage in the capital city of Athens.
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Follow the Rally
Every stage is live and on demand at Rally.TV – including all onboard cameras and expert analysis.
