Both on and off the track, the Nürburgring is sprucing itself up this winter in preparation for its 100th anniversary next year. Meanwhile, the world-famous racetrack’s diverse indoor venues continue to be bustling with activity. The 2026/2027 winter season promises to be more diverse than ever before: In addition to an increasing number of spectacular cheerleading championships and new, high-profile martial arts events, well-known professional darts players will once again be throwing their darts at the Nürburgring. The circuit’s appearance at the Essen Motor Show marks the unofficial kickoff of the indoor events. The event is entirely dedicated to the upcoming anniversary.
Here are the upcoming indoor highlights at the Nürburgring:
100 Years of the Nürburgring at the Essen Motor Show | November 27 – December 6, 2026
100 Years of the Nürburgring at a 204-square-meter exhibition booth: As is tradition, the racetrack will once again be showcasing itself at the Essen Motor Show—Europe’s largest trade fair for sports cars and tuning. At its large booth in Hall 3, the Nürburgring is setting the stage for a very special year: In 2027, the Ring will celebrate its 100th anniversary. In addition to high-speed laps in the eSports simulators and an exclusive anniversary collection, fans can also look forward to the so-called “white elephant”—the original winning car from the 1927 opening race. Furthermore, the popular wall calendar featuring event highlights for the anniversary year will once again be available for free pickup.
International Rhein Shiai | January 8–10, 2027
The anniversary year kicks off in the ring°arena and on the ring°boulevard with the usual sporting spirit: For the seventh time, the International Rhein Shiai is coming to the Nürburgring. This karate event is one of the world’s largest of its kind. More than 1,100 athletes from 21 nations will compete over three days in a “round-robin” format. In addition to the exciting competitions, the program also includes group training sessions and randoris (free sparring). Tickets for spectators are available starting at 7 euros (students ages 6–12) or 10 euros (ages 12 and up).
German Taekwondo Championships | January 15–17, 2027
In mid-January, the Nürburgring will host a sporting premiere that brings a touch of the Olympics to the Eifel region: For the first time, all German championships in Olympic taekwondo will be held over a single weekend and at a single venue—namely, the Nürburgring. The ring°arena will thus become the central stage for the German Taekwondo Union’s national title competitions. From cadets to juniors and U21s all the way up to seniors, Germany’s best athletes will compete for the coveted championship titles in the disciplines of Olympic competition, technique, and para-taekwondo. Tickets for spectators are available starting at 15 euros.
Cheerleading Hotspot: Five-Part Acrobatics and Dance at the ring°arena | 2026 & 2027
The Nürburgring is solidifying its position as one of the most important hubs for cheerleading in Germany. Hundreds of athletes and thousands of spectators will soon be bringing the ring°arena to life during a total of five events. The series kicks off on November 21, 2026, with the CCVRP Rhineland-Palatinate State Championship, where local teams will compete with stunts, pyramids, and acrobatics to secure their spot in the regional championship. This will be followed in February by a tightly packed double weekend: On Saturday, February 13, the best teams from Frankfurt to Cologne will face off at the Western Regional Championship (CCVD) to qualify for the German and European Championships. On Sunday, February 14, the STAGE Regional Championships West will offer an open competition stage for both established formations and beginner teams. The action continues on February 27 with the German Performance Cheer Championship, where the disciplines of Freestyle Pom, Hip-Hop, and Jazz take center stage with thrilling choreographies. The Cheersport STAGE Championships Nationals, taking place June 26–27, will serve as the grand finale of the Cheersport series. Tickets for the individual events are available online.
Darts am Ring Gala | March 13, 2027
“One Hundred and Eighty!”—in the wake of the World Darts Championship, fans will once again experience the authentic Ally Pally atmosphere at the ring°arena in March. At the WINAMAX Sports Betting Darts am Ring Gala 2027, some of the world’s best dart throwers will return to the Nürburgring. The star-studded lineup for this official PDC event includes, among others, former world champion Michael van Gerwen, current world runner-up Gian van Veen, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Damon Heta, and Wessel Nijman. Anyone hoping to secure one of the coveted seats in the ring°arena’s inner circle should act fast: Advance ticket sales have just begun, and experience shows that the popular indoor seats—a party hotspot—sell out quickly.
Bülent Ceylan – “Diktatürk” | June 12, 2027
A true comedy highlight is also on the horizon for the warmer months: One week before the Nürburgring’s big anniversary celebration, on Saturday, June 12, 2027, Bülent Ceylan will be performing his current show “Diktatürk” at the Bitburger Event Center on ring°boulevard. Whether it’s politics, fashion, relationships, or nutrition—Bülent has had enough of constant rules and “dictates back.” Audiences can look forward to his usual fiery spectacle as Thor becomes “Dikta-Thor,” beloved characters like Mompfreed, Anneliese, Harald, and Hasan take the stage, and metal meets marching music. Tickets are available starting at 46.50 euros.
An overview of the 2026/2027 indoor events:
• 21. November 2026: Cheerleading RLP Landesmeisterschaft (ring°arena)
• 27. November – 06. Dezember 2026: Essen Motor Show (Halle 3, Essen)
• 08. – 10. January 2027: Internationales Rhein Shiai – Karate (ring°arena & ring°boulevard)
• 15. – 17. January 2027: Deutsche Meisterschaften im Olympischen Taekwondo (ring°arena)
• 13. February 2027: Cheerleading Regionalmeisterschaft West (ring°arena)
• 14. February 2027: STAGE Championships Regionals West (ring°arena)
• 27. February 2027: Deutsche Performance Cheer Meisterschaft (ring°arena)
• 13. March 2027: Darts am Ring Gala (ring°arena)
• 12. June 2027: Bülent Ceylan – „Diktatürk“ (Bitburger Event-Center)
• 26. – 27. June 2027: Cheersport STAGE Championships Nationals (ring°arena)
• 24. October 2027: Nürburgring Familientag (ring°boulevard, ring°arena, ring°carré)