Event Calendar

Watkins Glen International hosts world-class racing throughout the season. Highlights include the NASCAR Cup Series Weekend (September 2027) and the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen IMSA race in June. Whether you're a NASCAR fan or a sports car enthusiast, The Glen has something for you. Browse the full schedule below, grab your tickets, and start planning your visit today.

In addition to our major race weekends and festivals held each year, The Glen is active nearly every day from April through October with accredited motorsports clubs and organizations hitting the track for a variety of events. For more information, view HERE.

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October 2026
Circular logo for “Embers & Engines.” The background is a red and yellow gradient with stylized flames at the top. Across the center is a black banner with white and yellow text that reads: “Embers & Engines.” Below the banner, in smaller yellow text, it says: “Music, Drifting, Campfires & More.” At the bottom, within the circle, red text on a yellow background reads: “At The Glen.” The outer edge has a distressed black and yellow ring pattern.
October 3, 2026 | 3:00 PM
EMBERS & ENGINES
Join us on Saturday, October 3rd, from 3-8:30 pm for Embers and Engines presented by HOD Northeast as we wrap up our 2026 season at The Glen!
Spirit of Schuyler logo featuring intertwined green and gold letters centered over a red stripe. Promotional banner for the
October 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SPIRIT OF SCHUYLER GATHERING
The Gathering is Spirit of Schuyler's largest annual fundraising event. All proceeds raised through the Gathering will go to benefit Spirit of Schuyler.
April 2027
A panoramic view of the entrance tunnel at Watkins Glen International race track, with a golf cart driving through. The tunnel is surrounded by green grass, protective fencing, and signage for sponsors such as Motul and Hilliard. The grandstands and safety barriers are visible in the background under a clear blue sky. A panoramic view of the entrance tunnel at Watkins Glen International race track, with a golf cart driving through. The tunnel is surrounded by green grass, protective fencing, and signage for sponsors such as Motul and Hilliard. The grandstands and safety barriers are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
April 3, 2027 | 8:30 AM ET
OPENING DAY PRESENTED BY MOTUL AT THE GLEN
Opening Day presented by MOTUL at The Glen provides fans with the opportunity to drive their own vehicle on the 3.45-mile Grand Prix circuit to benefit the Racing and Community Enrichment (R.A.C.E.) Foundation.
June 2027
fans riding bicycles around watkins glen international fans riding bicycles around watkins glen international
June 5, 2027 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BIKE NIGHT AT THE GLEN PRESENTED BY CENTRALUS HEALTH
Experience Watkins Glen International like you never have before - Bike the Glen!
Historic race cars tightly packed on track at Watkins Glen International, speeding side by side under a Sahlen’s billboard during a sports car race. Historic race cars tightly packed on track at Watkins Glen International, speeding side by side under a Sahlen’s billboard during a sports car race.
June 10 - 13, 2027 | TIME VARIES BY EVENT
2027 HSR CLASSIC
Drivers, crew members and spectators sharing a passion for vintage racing thus creating memorable motor-sports events.
Musician performs with an acoustic guitar behind a keyboard onstage at the Motors & Music event. Musician performs with an acoustic guitar behind a keyboard onstage at the Motors & Music event.
June 16, 2027 | 4:45 PM - 7:30 PM
MOTORS & MUSIC AT THE GLEN PRESENTED BY VISIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Join us for a relaxing evening of classic cars, live music by Virgil Cain, and friendly competition at the Mission Party Deck! Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
June 18 - 20, 2027 | TIME VARIES BY EVENT
2027 SCCA MAJORS SUPER TOUR
The pinnacle of amateur championship racing in the United States, bringing drivers from around the country to compete at one of North America's premier venues.
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June 24 - 27, 2027 | TIMES VARY BY EVENT
2027 SAHLEN'S SIX HOURS OF THE GLEN
One of the most prestigious sports car races in North America, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship returns in late June with Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.
July 2027
fans riding bicycles around watkins glen international Watkins Glen International track photo of front stretch
July 10, 2027 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BIKE NIGHT AT THE GLEN PRESENTED BY CENTRALUS HEALTH
Experience Watkins Glen International like you never have before - Bike the Glen!
A pack of stock cars races side by side on a paved track at Watkins Glen International. The lead car is yellow and white, followed closely by cars in teal, red, black, and white. The cars are heading uphill toward a curve, with safety fencing and sponsor signs along the right side of the track. The sky is partly cloudy overhead. A pack of stock cars races side by side on a paved track at Watkins Glen International. The lead car is yellow and white, followed closely by cars in teal, red, black, and white. The cars are heading uphill toward a curve, with safety fencing and sponsor signs along the right side of the track. The sky is partly cloudy overhead.
July 16 - 18, 2027 | TIME VARIES BY EVENT
TRANS AM
The longest-running professional road racing series in North America, the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli visits Watkins Glen International for a summer doubleheader.
Guests walk among a lineup of classic cars and trucks on display at the Motors & Music event. Guests walk among a lineup of classic cars and trucks on display at the Motors & Music event.
July 21, 2027 | 4:45 PM - 7:30 PM
MOTORS & MUSIC AT THE GLEN PRESENTED BY VISIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Join us for a relaxing evening of classic cars, live music, and friendly competition at the Mission Party Deck! Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
August 2027
fans riding bicycles around watkins glen international fans riding bicycles around watkins glen international
August 7, 2027 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BIKE NIGHT AT THE GLEN PRESENTED BY CENTRALUS HEALTH
Experience Watkins Glen International like you never have before - Bike the Glen!
Two musicians perform with guitar and vocals onstage under the Motors & Music event tent. Two musicians perform with guitar and vocals onstage under the Motors & Music event tent.
August 18, 2027 | 4:45 PM - 7:30 PM
MOTORS & MUSIC AT THE GLEN PRESENTED BY VISIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Join us for a relaxing evening of classic cars, live music by Claudia Hoyser, and friendly competition at the Mission Party Deck! Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
September 2027
September 9 - 12, 2027 | TIMES VARY BY EVENT
HILLIARD U.S. VINTAGE GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY MISSION FOODS
History and prestige return to The Soul of American Road Racing for one of the largest vintage racing events in the country at the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix Presented by Mission Foods. The Grand Prix weekend is a true celebration of motorsport’s past, along with the cars and people who have made it what it is today.
A pack of NASCAR race cars drives through a right-hand turn at Watkins Glen International. The cars are closely bunched together on the asphalt track, bordered by bright blue guardrails and safety fencing. Advertising signs for Mission and Go Bowling are visible along the infield grass, with spotters and spectators watching from platforms and behind the fence.” A pack of NASCAR race cars drives through a right-hand turn at Watkins Glen International. The cars are closely bunched together on the asphalt track, bordered by bright blue guardrails and safety fencing. Advertising signs for Mission and Go Bowling are visible along the infield grass, with spotters and spectators watching from platforms and behind the fence.”

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September 17 - 19, 2027 | TBD
NASCAR AT THE GLEN WEEKEND
Get ready for The Chase Presented by Mobil 1 at Watkins Glen International, where NASCAR’s best drivers face off on the legendary road course! Don’t miss your chance to witness NASCAR’s top talent push their limits at The Glen with championship hopes on the line.