Tokyo to host first ever Formula E night race

The FIA Formula E World Championship continues to break new grounds and push the boundaries of entertainment as it confirms a first ever night race around the streets of Tokyo.

The race will take place with a double-header on Saturday July 25, and Sunday July 26 2026 at the iconic Tokyo Big Sight, set against the impressive backdrop of the Tokyo Bay waterfront.

Tokyo is no stranger to Formula E, with its inaugural ePrix in 2024 and then historically in 2025 when Nissan’s Oliver Rowland took top step of the podium in Round 9 for a home team victory.

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“It has been officially decided that the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix will be held as a night race,” commented Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo,

“Tokyo E-Prix started in 2024 as Japan’s first-ever formal motor race on public streets, and 2025 Tokyo E-Prix ramped this up as a double-header.

“The 2026 Tokyo E-Prix, the third time for Formula E to be held here in Tokyo, will be a night race to let the world know about Tokyo’s fascinating nightlife.

“I am confident that the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix will not only accelerate the spread of zero emission vehicles and initiatives for the realisation of a sustainable world but will also add more brilliance to Tokyo’s nights.”

Alberto Longo, Co-Founder and Chief Championship Office, Formula E, added:

“Hosting a Formula E night race event in Tokyo is a massive milestone. This is a city that is committed to our vision to accelerate change towards an electric future, and we thank Governor Koike and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for their partnership.

“We are delighted to play a part in re-energising Tokyo’s incredible nightlife scene and bringing exciting racing to the streets of the capital.

“To see the world’s most innovative electric race cars – the GEN3 Evo – competing under the dramatic lights of the Tokyo Bay waterfront will be an unforgettable moment for our passionate Japanese fans and those watching on at home.”