2026 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) Calendar

News & Announcements Germany Nürburgring Nordschleife September 16

The Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) returns in 2026 with a packed schedule of ten rounds plus two ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifying events. All races will be held at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, combining the full GP track with the Nordschleife layout.

🗓️ Full Schedule

DateEvent
March 14NLS1
March 28NLS2
April 11NLS3
April 18ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers 1
April 19ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers 2
June 20NLS6
August 1NLS7
September 12NLS8
September 13NLS9
October 10NLS10

🏁 Series Overview

The NLS (formerly VLN) is one of the most iconic endurance racing championships in the world. Races typically span 4 or 6 hours and attract a wide range of competitors — from professional GT3 teams to amateur drivers in production-based vehicles.

Highlights of 2026:

  • A compressed early season with 5 events in just over two months.
  • Two ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers to prepare for the 24H race.
  • A summer break, returning for a busy autumn push in August, September, and October.

Expect thrilling multi-class battles, dramatic weather changes, and the unbeatable atmosphere of the Green Hell.

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