Oschersleben DTM 2026: Full Schedule, Race Timetable, TV Coverage & Streaming Guide

Oschersleben is round five of the eight-round DTM season. The two races are championship rounds nine and ten.

The public race-weekend program runs from Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. ADAC media activity begins earlier, which explains occasional references to July 23 in press material.

Each DTM race uses a format of 55 minutes plus one lap. However, the official event timetable reserves a one-hour race block from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. CEST.

Saturday and Sunday use separate qualifying sessions. Consequently, Race 1 results do not determine the Race 2 grid.

The timetable above focuses on official DTM sessions and the confirmed post-race press conferences. Support-series activity fills the gaps throughout the weekend.

Session times can change after weather delays or race-control decisions. Therefore, viewers should check the official event page on race morning.

World of Speed’s guide to how race timing works explains sector timing, session clocks and classification updates.

Where Can You Watch Friday Practice?

The official DTM “where to watch” page lists ran.de as a platform carrying practice sessions. Access can depend on location.

The DTM YouTube schedule should also be checked on Friday. However, the current Oschersleben media notice specifically confirms YouTube for qualifying and the post-race press conferences.

For that reason, ran.de is the clearest confirmed practice option from the official listings consulted for this guide.

What to Watch in FP1

Oschersleben has a narrow racing line. Therefore, teams will study how quickly the front tires lose grip in traffic.

The first braking zone also matters. Drivers approach Turn 1 after the 700-meter main straight at roughly 250 km/h.

FP1 is also the best time to compare new drivers and manufacturers without qualifying pressure.

What to Watch in FP2

FP2 should reveal more qualifying pace. Teams will reduce fuel and prepare the tires for short runs.

Meanwhile, race simulations show how the car behaves in dirty air. That may be more useful than the fastest headline lap.

See World of Speed’s GT3 race-car view guide and GT3 race-car diagram for a closer look at the cars.

Why Qualifying 1 Matters

Oschersleben offers limited overtaking room. Consequently, a front-row start provides a major race advantage.

Lucas Auer won the 2025 Saturday race from pole. That result showed how track position can control the pit-stop cycle.

World of Speed’s guides to how drivers qualify, pole position and grid position explain the wider concepts.

Race 1 Viewing Window for U.S. Fans

Eastern Time viewers can start at 7:00 a.m. for the pre-race show. The race should finish around 8:30 a.m.

Pacific Time viewers face a 4:30 a.m. start. Therefore, replay availability may be more practical on the West Coast.

Why Sunday Is Different

Saturday performance does not lock in Sunday grid position. Every driver begins again in Qualifying 2.

Sunday’s two-stop format also creates more pit-lane action. Viewers should watch team-car spacing and traffic after each stop.

World of Speed’s guide to how pit stops work provides useful background.

Eastern Time

Eastern viewers receive the easiest U.S. schedule. Both races begin at breakfast time.

Qualifying is much earlier. Therefore, many fans may watch the replay before the race broadcast begins.

Central and Mountain Time

Race 1 and Race 2 begin at 6:30 a.m. CT and 5:30 a.m. MT. The pre-race show begins 30 minutes earlier.

Qualifying starts after midnight in both zones. Recording or replay viewing may be the practical choice.

Pacific Time

Both races start at 4:30 a.m. PT. Saturday qualifying starts at 12:45 a.m., while Sunday qualifying starts at 12:25 a.m.

West Coast viewers should check replay availability before race weekend. Full-race archives may appear later than highlights.

United Kingdom

The UK is one hour behind Oschersleben during summer. Race 1 and Race 2 start at 12:30 p.m. BST.

Qualifying begins at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday and 8:25 a.m. on Sunday.

ProSieben

ProSieben is the confirmed German television home for both DTM races. The channel begins its live program at 1:00 p.m. CEST.

The 30-minute build-up covers the grid, interviews and title context. Therefore, viewers should not confuse the television start with the race start.

Race 1 and Race 2 begin at 1:30 p.m. CEST. In Eastern Time, television coverage starts at 7:00 a.m. and the race starts at 7:30 a.m.

Does ProSieben Show Qualifying?

The official Oschersleben media notice lists qualifying as an online stream. It does not list qualifying within the ProSieben linear television window.

Joyn, ran.de and DTM YouTube are the confirmed qualifying platforms.

n-tv and DTM Highlights

DTM has used the “PS – DTM Compact” highlights format on n-tv during recent seasons. However, exact Oschersleben highlight times should be checked in the current television guide.

The official DTM channels remain the safer place for immediate race highlights and post-race interviews.

International Television

Broadcast agreements vary by territory. The official DTM “where to watch” page is the main reference for country-specific partners.

The current official sources consulted for this article do not list ESPN, Fox Sports or a dedicated U.S. cable channel for Oschersleben.

World of Speed’s motorsport viewing guide explains common differences between linear television, streaming and regional rights.

Joyn

Joyn is one of the clearest official options in Germany. It carries qualifying and both races.

The platform can be used through a browser and supported apps. Account requirements can change, so viewers should sign in before the session begins.

DTM also promotes a Fan-TV experience through Joyn during race weekends. That feed can add paddock material beyond the main race program.

ran.de

ran.de offers the broadest confirmed session coverage. DTM’s official viewing page states that ran.de broadcasts practice, qualifying and races.

For Friday viewers, this is the most important detail. Practice may not receive the same international distribution as qualifying and races.

DTM YouTube

The DTM YouTube channel is the main international option. The official Oschersleben preview lists both races as free streams.

The media service also confirms qualifying and post-race press conferences on YouTube. English commentary is generally used for the international feed.

However, regional media rights can block the live player in some countries. Viewers should open the scheduled stream before the start time.

ServusTV On

The official Oschersleben preview includes ServusTV On among the free race-streaming outlets. Availability can depend on territory.

Therefore, the service is best treated as an additional official option rather than the only viewing route.

Can You Watch on a Phone or Smart TV?

Joyn and YouTube support common mobile and connected-TV devices. ran.de also works through a modern web browser.

For a television screen, the YouTube app is usually the simplest international route where the feed is available.

Best U.S. Viewing Plan

1. Check the official DTM YouTube channel on Thursday or Friday.
2. Confirm that the scheduled video plays in your region.
3. Save the Race 1 and Race 2 streams.
4. Join the player by 7:15 a.m. ET on each race day.
5. Use official live timing as a second-screen companion.

U.S. Race-Day Times

Race 1 begins Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ET. Race 2 begins Sunday at the same time.

Central viewers start at 6:30 a.m. Mountain viewers start at 5:30 a.m., while Pacific viewers start at 4:30 a.m.

What About Qualifying?

Qualifying is officially listed on DTM YouTube. Saturday’s session starts at 3:45 a.m. ET.

Sunday’s session starts at 3:25 a.m. ET. Most U.S. viewers may prefer the archive before the race.

What If YouTube Is Blocked?

A regional block means another broadcaster holds local rights. The DTM “where to watch” page should then identify the official outlet.

Do not rely on unofficial restreams. They can disappear during the race and often provide poor video quality.

Why Live Timing Matters

Live timing shows positions, sector splits and gaps even when a video feed is unavailable. It also helps viewers follow pit-stop cycles.

World of Speed’s guides to how laps are counted and racing flags can make the timing screen easier to follow.

Official Live Timing

The DTM website provides timing for practice, qualifying and both races. Viewers can follow lap times, sector times and gaps.

During the races, the timing screen also reveals pit-stop position changes before the television graphics catch up.

Official Results

The ADAC Motorsport media portal publishes results shortly after each session. PDF files usually include classifications and detailed timing data.

Qualifying results determine each race grid. Race classifications may change after penalties, so the final PDF is the strongest reference.

Virtual Noticeboard

The digital noticeboard carries official bulletins, steward decisions and race-control documents. It is the place to check penalties or timetable changes.

During a delayed weekend, the noticeboard can become more important than the original timetable.

Championship Context

Nicki Thiim arrives as the championship leader on 117 points. Maro Engel is nine points behind, while Lucas Auer trails by eleven.

Therefore, qualifying and race results can change the lead during the weekend. World of Speed’s guide to championship scoring explains how points accumulate.

Full-Race Replays

DTM often keeps international race streams available after the finish. However, archive access can change by country.

Joyn may provide an on-demand version of the German broadcast. Account and location rules still apply.

Race Highlights

Short highlights are normally easier to find than full replays. DTM’s official social and video channels publish key moments after each race.

Highlights are useful for West Coast viewers who cannot watch a 4:30 a.m. start. Nevertheless, they may contain spoilers immediately.

Post-Race Press Conferences

The Race 1 press conference is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. CEST on Saturday. That is 9:00 a.m. ET.

The Race 2 press conference uses the same time on Sunday. DTM confirms both on its YouTube channel.

Spoiler-Free Viewing

Mute DTM notifications before sleeping. Also avoid the official results page until the replay is ready.

YouTube thumbnails can reveal the winner. Therefore, save the scheduled video before race day and open it directly later.

ADAC GT4 Germany

The GT4 championship gives young drivers a professional development route. Its cars are less powerful than the DTM field but still produce close racing.

Separate live timing is available through ADAC Motorsport. Session times are published within the full venue timetable.

ADAC Touring Car Junior Cup

The junior series adds compact touring-car races to the program. It provides early career experience before drivers move toward GT racing.

DTM Classic

Historic DTM cars will complete demonstration laps on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The program covers machines from all four decades of the series.

These demonstrations are especially valuable for fans who remember Class 1 touring cars and earlier production-based eras.

Pit Walks, Autographs and Track Safari

DTM weekends commonly include pit walks, autograph sessions and fan-zone activity. Track Safari access is usually sold separately and can have limited capacity.

Exact fan-event times should be checked in the official weekend program because they can move around support sessions.

Motorsport Arena Oschersleben

The DTM layout measures 3.667 kilometers and contains 14 corners. Seven turn left and seven turn right.

The venue’s raised spectator areas create its “arena” character. Fans can see large sections of the circuit from one position.

For more background, see World of Speed’s BMW race-car guide, Ferrari collection and Mustang history.

Qualifying Traffic

The lap is short, and 21 cars need clear space. Therefore, watch how teams release cars from the pit lane.

A blocked lap can place a contender in the midfield. That is difficult to repair during the race.

Turn 1

The first corner follows the 700-meter main straight. It is the clearest passing zone and the largest first-lap risk.

A clean launch can produce several positions. Contact can trigger an early Safety Car.

Pit Stops

Saturday uses one mandatory stop. Sunday uses two, which creates more traffic and pit-crew pressure.

Watch the timing gaps before each stop. A driver may lose position by rejoining behind a slower group.

Safety Car Periods

A Safety Car compresses the field and changes pit-stop value. It can also extend the race distance by additional laps.

World of Speed’s guide to Safety Cars explains how neutralization affects track position.

Title Fight

Thiim leads Engel by nine points and Auer by eleven. Therefore, every qualifying point and podium position matters.

The Oschersleben weekend begins the second half of the season. A weak result becomes harder to recover from.