iRacing Player Count: Is iRacing Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|iRacing has 703 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:16 UTC on Oct 15, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,025 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 691 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 703 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,025 |
| 7-day average | 734 |
| 30-day average | 691 |
| 30-day peak | 1,942 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | +5% |
| Highest we have recorded | 2,251 (Mar 26, 2026) |
iRacing player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 703 | 1,910 | +5% |
| Sep 2026 | 669 | 1,957 | -1% |
| Aug 2026 | 678 | 2,014 | -11% |
| Jul 2026 | 762 | 2,242 | +8% |
| Jun 2026 | 704 | 2,153 | -1% |
| May 2026 | 709 | 2,126 | -4% |
| Apr 2026 | 738 | 2,163 | – |
Is iRacing dead?
No. iRacing averages 691 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 5% on the previous 30 days).
iRacing’s Steam player base is holding steady, a mid-size community that has hovered in a narrow band for months. The current 703 players sits close to the 30-day average of 691, and the recent run is up 5% on the month before, though still 11% below three months ago. Nothing here suggests a game in decline.
The biggest swing came in Aug 2026, when the monthly average fell 11% from a strong July. The drop follows a month that included the IndyCar game reveal and launch plan details, but those dates sit in July, so nothing lines up with the August dip itself. For players, queues should be quick around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), while lobbies thin out near 06:00 UTC (2 am ET), so plan sessions accordingly.
Best time to play iRacing
Over the last two weeks, iRacing has been busiest around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), averaging 900 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 06:00 UTC (2 am ET), with about 510 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
iRacing player count FAQ
How many people play iRacing right now?
703 people were playing iRacing on Steam at 03:16 UTC on Oct 15, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 1,025.
Is iRacing dead?
No. iRacing averages 691 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 5% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for iRacing?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for iRacing on Steam is 2,251, on Mar 26, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 26, 2026, so earlier launch peaks are not included.
Do these numbers include consoles?
No. These figures come from Steam only. Players on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile or other PC launchers are not counted.
When is iRacing most active?
Activity usually peaks around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET).
More on iRacing
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- iRacing system requirements
How we count: Explosion samples Steam’s official concurrent-player API for every tracked game several times an hour and stores each reading. Averages are means of those readings. This page updates daily.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
