- iRacing subscription costs to increase from 18th August 2026
- Players can still renew early before the changes come into effect
iRacing has announced today that it will increase subscription costs for new and current players across the board.
It’s only the second occasion since 2008 that iRacing subscription costs have risen, with the new price structure set to come into effect from the 18th of August 2026.
However, up until this date, new and returning customers can extend their subscription period by up to two years, which will roll over beyond the projected end date of their current deal. Once this runs out, however, the new pricing will apply, meaning a one-month subscription will increase by $1.75 to $14.75, while a 24-month subscription will increase by $23.50 to $222.50.
Thankfully, car and track content pricing remains unaffected for the moment, with iRacing still offering more than 30 cars and more than 25 tracks as base content.
Value
The U.S.-based sim’s pricing structure has been a hot topic for several years, with many virtual drivers extolling the virtues of its peerless online matchmaking services. Others, however, point to its comparatively high content prices and the requirement for a subscription to access purchased content as major drawbacks.
Regardless, iRacing reportedly has had over 350,000 subscribers worldwide and is currently aiming to introduce a single-player career mode and a new graphics system in future, alongside its usual array of vehicles and circuits.
Its publishing arm, iRacing Studios, is also working on a second NASCAR-branded video game (NASCAR 26) and an official IndyCar title, while it successfully released the more accessible iRacing Arcade earlier this year.
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iRacing subscription price increases in detail
- 1 month: $14.75 (previously $13.00)
- 3 months: $37.50 (previously $33.00)
- 12 months: $124.50 (previously $110.00)
- 24 months: $222.50 (previously $199.00)