The FIA confirms the 2027 World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar will expand to 15 rounds, including the return of both the United States and the United Kingdom. The USA is set to host a rally for the first time since 1988, ending a long gap in the championship’s presence in the country.
Multiple outlets also report the wider context: the 2027 schedule comes as WRC transitions into its new Rally1 era, and organizers say demand from potential host nations for places on the calendar is at an all-time high. The FIA’s release follows successful candidate events held earlier, which built anticipation for additional new venues beyond the USA and UK. Yahoo Sports adds that the future of Safari Rally Kenya has been resolved, while other reporting frames Scotland’s inclusion as part of the newly realized additions. Overall, the coverage aligns on the key calendar changes while differing in emphasis—some focus on the USA’s return, others on the total number of rounds and the broader bidding process.
