I’m incredibly proud to officially announce that McNaughty Gaming has been selected as a streaming partner for the broadcasts of the IRO Gran Turismo Sprint Championship (GTSC) 2026. This is one of the toughest and most professionally structured team-based championships currently running in Gran Turismo 7, and it’s an honor to be part of the broadcast team bringing it to the community. The GTSC is a spinoff of the highly competitive GT Endurance Championship, built to test both driver consistency and team execution at the highest level of GT racing. The series features GT3 machinery, elite multi-driver rosters, and some of the best circuits in the world.
What is the GT Sprint Championship?
The IRO GT Sprint Championship (GTSC) is an 8-round global series featuring:
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GT3-class cars under Balance of Performance (BoP)
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Two competitive race splits
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Team-based endurance-format sprint events
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A calendar built around legendary circuits
The season includes major venues such as:
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Monza
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Road Atlanta
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Watkins Glen
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Fuji
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Le Mans (Circuit de la Sarthe)
Race Format & Broadcast Schedule
Each round of GTSC is run as a 3-hour endurance race, divided into:
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2 splits per race day
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2 stints per split
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Each stint lasting 90 minutes
Race day schedule highlights include:
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Split 1 Qualifying: 16:00 GMT
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Split 2 Qualifying: 19:40 GMT
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Podium Interviews after each split
That means every event is packed with strategy, teamwork, and high-pressure execution — and we’ll be covering it live.
Teams, Drivers, and Competition
GTSC is built around full team operations:
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Minimum 3 drivers
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Maximum 5 drivers per team
Only 14 teams per split are accepted, meaning the grid is stacked from top to bottom with proven talent.
Eligible GT3 Cars
The championship uses a full GT3 roster, including manufacturers such as:
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Ferrari 296 GT3
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Porsche 911 RSR
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Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo
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Lamborghini Huracán GT3
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BMW M6 GT3
…and many more.
Points & Championship Stakes
Points are awarded heavily at the front, with 70 points for a win, scaling down through P14.
Top teams in Split 1 will receive official 1st place medallions at season’s end.
What This Partnership Means
As an official streaming partner, McNaughty Gaming will be helping bring GTSC race day coverage, commentary, interviews, and highlights to the community all season long.
Expect:
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Live race broadcasts
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Split coverage and podium interviews
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Driver storylines and team rivalries
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Full championship energy from Round 1 onward
Thank you to IRO, Sector 7 Racing, and the entire admin and broadcast team for the opportunity.
And to everyone watching — welcome to GTSC 2026.
Let’s go racing!!!