Dakar 2027 confirmed for 2027

The Dakar 2027 event, originally planned to be hosted in Saudi Arabia, will proceed as scheduled from January 1 to 15, 2027, according to a statement released by the organizers on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Event location changed

Despite initial plans to host the event in Saudi Arabia, the organizers confirmed that the location will not be in Saudi Arabia, though they did not specify the new host country in their statement.

Reason for the change unclear

The organizers did not provide specific reasons for the change in the host country, but the decision comes amid ongoing events and developments in the region that may have influenced the choice.

Event remains on schedule

Despite the change in location, the event will still take place as planned in early 2027, ensuring that the Dakar 2027 competition will not be postponed or canceled.