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iRacing Price Hikes & Price History (2026)
Updated August 6, 2026 · Researched & fact-checked by Shaheer
iRacing is raising subscription prices on August 18, 2026, only the second increase in its nearly 20-year history. The one-month membership goes from $13.00 to $14.75, the annual (12-month) plan from $110.00 to $124.50 and the two-year plan from $199.00 to $222.50, increases of roughly 12 to 14% across every term. The change was announced July 9, 2026 and applies to new members immediately and existing members on their next renewal.
At a glance
- Current price
- $13.00 (1 Month)
- Upcoming price
- $14.75 (effective August 18, 2026)
- Tracked increases
- 4
Key takeaways
- iRacing is raising prices on August 18, 2026, only the second increase in its nearly 20-year history.
- Every term rises about 12 to 14%: 1 month $13.00→$14.75, annual $110.00→$124.50, two-year $199.00→$222.50.
- It was announced July 9, 2026 and hits new members immediately and existing members on their next renewal.
- Members could delay the increase by extending their subscription up to two years before August 18, 2026, locking in the old rate.
iRacing price increase history
| Date | Plan | Region | Old → New | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | 1 Month | US | $13.00 → $14.75 | +13.5% | Source |
| August 18, 2026 | 3 Months | US | $33.00 → $37.50 | +13.6% | Source |
| August 18, 2026 | Annual (12 Months) | US | $110.00 → $124.50 | +13.2% | Source |
| August 18, 2026 | 2 Years (24 Months) | US | $199.00 → $222.50 | +11.8% | Source |
What iRacing costs right now
- 1 Month: $13.00 (US)
- 3 Months: $33.00 (US)
- Annual (12 Months): $110.00 (US)
- 2 Years (24 Months): $199.00 (US)
Why iRacing is raising its price
iRacing has been one of the most price-stable subscriptions in gaming, raising rates only once before in its nearly two decades. The August 18, 2026 increase lifts every term by roughly 12 to 14%, taking the flagship annual plan from $110.00 to $124.50 and the one-month option from $13.00 to $14.75.
The company tied the rise to reinvestment rather than inflation alone, pointing to a new graphics engine, the addition of Career Mode and a broad expansion of content and features since the last increase. Because the base subscription is separate from the paid car and track content iRacing sells à la carte, the membership fee is only part of what a committed sim racer actually spends.
iRacing gave members a clear way to soften the hit: buy or extend a subscription for up to two additional years before August 18, 2026, with the extra time added at the old price. That makes the two-year term, already the cheapest per month, the obvious lever for anyone who plans to keep racing. Tracking the price you actually renew at is the simplest way to catch the next increase, whenever iRacing decides to raise again.
Frequently asked questions
Is iRacing raising its price in 2026?
Yes. On August 18, 2026 iRacing raises every subscription term by about 12 to 14%: the one-month plan goes from $13.00 to $14.75, the annual plan from $110.00 to $124.50 and the two-year plan from $199.00 to $222.50. It was announced July 9, 2026.
How much does iRacing cost?
Until August 18, 2026 iRacing is $13.00 for one month, $110.00 for a year and $199.00 for two years in the US. After that date the rates rise to $14.75, $124.50 and $222.50. Paid car and track content is sold separately.
How many times has iRacing raised its price?
The August 2026 increase is only the second in iRacing’s nearly 20-year history.
How can I avoid the iRacing price increase?
iRacing let members lock in the old rate by buying or extending a subscription for up to two extra years before August 18, 2026. The two-year term also remains the cheapest option per month after the increase.