2025 WRC Monte Carlo Rally Schedule
Stage 1 (followed by Stages 2 & 3)
6:05 pm CET (5:05 pm GMT / 12:05 pm ET)
The prestigious Monte Carlo Rally marks the exhilarating opening of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season, setting the stage for what promises to be an action-packed year of motorsport excellence. This historic event, winding through the challenging terrain of the French Alps, continues to test the world’s finest rally drivers with its unique combination of tarmac and snow-covered stages.
The 53rd edition of the WRC championship spans an impressive fourteen rounds across multiple continents, showcasing the evolution of rally racing from its European roots to a truly global spectacle. With stages crossing through Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia, the 2025 season demonstrates the championship’s commitment to challenging drivers across diverse terrains and conditions.
Event Detail | Information |
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Host Country | Monaco |
Rally Base | Gap, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France |
Dates | 23 – 26 January 2025 |
Total Stages | 18 (343.80 km) |
Surface Type | Tarmac and snow |
Complete Stage Schedule
Date | Session(s) | Start Time (CET) | Broadcast |
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Thursday, January 23 | Stage 1-3 | 18:05 | TNT Sports / DAZN |
Friday, January 24 | Stage 4-9 | 09:31 | TNT Sports / DAZN |
Saturday, January 25 | Stage 10-15 | 08:59 | TNT Sports / DAZN |
Sunday, January 26 | Stage 16-18 | 06:39 | TNT Sports / DAZN |
How to Watch
For UK viewers, comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Monte Carlo Rally will be available through TNT Sports’ multiple platforms. Fans can access the action through:
- 📺 TNT Sports TV channels (available on Sky, BT, and Virgin Media)
- 💻 discovery+ streaming platform
- 📱 Mobile viewing via the discovery+ app
The Monte Carlo Rally continues to be one of the most challenging and prestigious events in the WRC calendar, demanding exceptional skill and precision from competitors as they navigate the treacherous mountain passes of the French Alps. The 2025 edition promises to maintain this legacy while showcasing the latest in rally technology and driver talent.
With comprehensive broadcast coverage available across multiple platforms, rally fans worldwide can experience every dramatic moment of this iconic event. Whether watching through traditional television broadcasts or streaming services, viewers won’t miss any of the action as the world’s best rally drivers battle for victory in the opening round of the 2025 WRC season.