- Maps of all 15 stages are now available
- Przegibek returns for the tenth time
- 28 free access spectator zones
(03.07.2026) Competitors in the 82nd Rally Poland will tackle 15 special stages covering a total competitive distance of 187.6 km. Just under three weeks before the fourth round of the FIA European Rally Championship and the KIQ Polish Rally Championship, the organizers have released the maps of the special stages that will decide the fight for overall victory and valuable championship points.
A total of 28 spectator zones, all with free admission, have been set up, primarily in locations with easy access. The exception is the legendary Przegibek special stage, whose route is isolated from the surrounding road network.
Fans eager to see the rally cars in action will undoubtedly head to the Bieruń shakedown, qualifying, and test stage. The crucial qualifying session will determine the starting order for the leading crews on the opening leg, and the best places to watch the action on the 6-kilometre stage are the two designated spectator zones with the same access.
The rally begins on Friday evening, 24 July, in the centre of Katowice. Following the ceremonial start on Dworcowa Street, competitors will contest the spectacular GZM Katowice powered by ORLEN OIL Super Special Stage, a fan favourite previously featured in Rally Silesia and always delivering thrilling action for thousands of spectators. It will be the only competitive stage on Friday, and its winners will be honoured immediately after the finish. Earlier in the evening, at 6:00 p.m., fans can attend the popular autograph session at Sławik and Antall Square, offering a chance to meet the rally’s biggest stars.
The first full day on the Silesian asphalt roads takes place on Saturday, 25 July. Crews contesting both the European and Polish championships will complete two passes each over the Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Ochaby, and Gmina Jasienica stages. The organizers have prepared three spectator zones on Jastrzębie-Zdrój, five on Ochaby, and four on Gmina Jasienica. The Ochaby stage also features a short but famous section of hard gravel, affectionately known by fans as “the swamp” because of the marshy terrain surrounding it. Saturday concludes with the eighth special stage, held on the grounds of Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium.
Sunday, 26 July, begins with the eagerly awaited return of the legendary Przegibek stage to the Rally Poland itinerary. The stage has previously appeared nine times in Rally Poland. Italian drivers Leo Celli (Lancia Fulvia 1300) won there twice in 1967, followed a year later by Raffaele Pinto (Fiat 124 Spider) with two best times. During the inaugural World Rally Championship season in 1973, Frenchman Jean-Luc Thérier (Alpine-Renault A110 1800) claimed victory on both runs over the Przegibek mountain pass. Other past winners include Krzysztof Komornicki (BMW 1600) in 1967, as well as Krzysztof Hołowczyc (Subaru Impreza WRC) and Robert Gryczyński (Toyota Corolla WRC) in 1999, driving the stage in either the Straconka–Międzybrodzie Bialskie direction or vice versa. After 27 years, Przegibek will crown its tenth different Rally Poland winner.
Excitement is also guaranteed on the twice-run Kiczyce stage (three spectator zones), as well as Hażlach and Silesian Voivodeship, each offering two spectator zones. The second pass over the Silesian Voivodeship stage will serve as the rally’s Power Stage, awarding bonus championship points. The champagne celebrations for the winners of the 82nd Rally Poland will take place on Sunday evening at the finish beside Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium.
Maps of the rally legs and all special stages have now been published in the “SPECTATORS” and “MEDIA” sections.