Overview
Competition Information
Everything you need to know about the FIA Esports European Hill Climb Cup — format, schedule, eligibility and platform.
The Competition
An Official FIA Esports Title
The FIA Esports European Hill Climb Cup is one of the official sim racing Competitions organised under the authority of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). It brings together the fastest virtual drivers from around the world to compete on equal terms in a globally accessible online qualifying format.
The Competition is played on RaceRoom and is open to competitors of all skill levels who meet the eligibility criteria. The top eight are invited to compete at the live onsite Final, held 9–11 October 2026 in Luxembourg.
Competition Format
Qualify Online. Race Onsite.
Online Qualifying
Registered competitors set their best times on RaceRoom. Times are logged automatically and shown on the public leaderboard in real time.
Onsite Final
At the close of qualifying, the fastest eight drivers receive an official invitation to compete live for the title.
2026 Schedule
The Road to the Final
Eligibility
To participate in the Open Online Qualification no licence is required. Drivers who advance to the Onsite Final must hold at minimum a valid International Esports Licence, issued by their respective national ASN.
All competitors must also be at least 14 years of age on the day preceding the day of the final in order to be eligible to compete.
ASN Contact
For questions about acquiring an International Esports License, please reach out to your respective FIA national sporting authority (ASN). Esports contact details · General contact details.
Platform & Equipment
All competitive sessions are held on RaceRoom, available on PC via Steam. Competitors must own a legitimate copy of the game purchased through the Steam platform.
Any hardware setup is permitted. There is no minimum hardware specification beyond the game's own system requirements, making the Competition accessible to as wide an audience as possible.
