F1 25 Leagues: How to Find and Join a Racing League on Discord

Watching Kimi Antonelli win the 2026 title is one thing. Racing wheel to wheel against the same rivals every week is another. That's what F1 25 leagues offer, and nearly every one of them is organised on Discord.

Random online lobbies in F1 25 can be chaotic. Leagues add structure: a fixed calendar, the same drivers every week, rules, stewards and a championship table.

Here's which version of the game leagues use, how crossplay works, where to find an F1 25 league on Discord, and what to check before you sign up.

At a glance - Game: F1 25, with the 2026 Season Pack (out since 3 June 2026) - Platforms: PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S - Crossplay: yes, including in Leagues and Custom Lobbies - Where leagues live: Discord servers, plus league platforms such as SimGrid - Next new game: EA says a brand-new F1 game is coming for 2027

🏎️ Which F1 Game Do Leagues Use?

There's no F1 26. EA Sports chose to release a 2026 Season Pack for F1 25 instead of a new game, according to Wikipedia's summary of EA's November 2025 announcement. EA said a new game is being built from scratch for 2027.

The Season Pack launched on 3 June 2026. EA's announcement says it adds the new Cadillac and Audi teams, the 2026 driver line-ups, active aerodynamics, an Overtake Mode and a new Madrid circuit called MADRING.

F1 25 with the 2026 Season Pack. Image: EA Sports via Steam.

Prices were checked on Steam on 3 November 2026 and may change. Some leagues still run 2025-season cars, so ask before you buy the pack.

🔀 Does F1 25 Have Crossplay in Leagues?

Yes. EA's help centre says crossplay works in "all competitive online modes", including Leagues and Custom Lobbies, across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

To check it's on:

1. Open F1 25's main menu.
2. Go to Settings, then Crossplay.
3. Set it to Enabled.

With crossplay off, you only match with players on your own platform. Many leagues are still split by platform, so read their rules before assuming everyone can join.

💬 Why F1 25 Leagues Run on Discord

The game handles the racing. Discord handles everything around it:

• Sign-ups and driver line-ups, often with team roles
• Race-night schedules with time zones
• Voice channels for race briefings and team radio
• Stewarding, where drivers submit incident clips for review
• Standings, results and highlight clips

That's why "join our Discord" is step one for almost every league you'll find.

A full grid in F1 25. Image: EA Sports via Steam.

🔎 Where to Find F1 25 Leagues on Discord

r/F1Game - F1 & Simracing

The community server for the r/F1Game subreddit calls itself "the central hub of the F1 gaming community." Its listing says members use it to find lobbies and join leagues. It had about 20,800 members on 3 November, according to Discord Bot List.

Best for: a starting point, especially if you don't know which league to try.

F1 2026 Community HUB

A smaller hub of about 4,000 members (Discord Bot List), aimed at finding leagues and events, with a focus on Germany, the UK and France.

Best for: European players looking for a league in their time zone.

F1-Onlineliga

A German-language F1 gaming community on Discord's own server directory, set up in January 2017. It had about 1,400 members on 3 November.

Best for: German speakers who want a long-running community.

League platforms

Sites such as The SimGrid list F1 25 championships and handle sign-ups, schedules and standings. Most leagues listed there still use a Discord server for race-day chat.

You can also search Discord's server directory for "F1 25 league", or use a Discord server finder to filter by game and language.

✅ What to Check Before You Join a League

Tip: many leagues ask for a qualifying lap time or a trial race before giving you a seat. Do a few clean laps first.

Wheel-to-wheel racing in F1 25. Image: EA Sports via Steam.

🛠️ Want to Start Your Own League?

You'll need a Discord server with channels for announcements, sign-ups, results and incident reports, plus a role for each team.

Our guide to setting up a gaming Discord server covers the basics. Use Discord scheduled events for each race night so drivers get a reminder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are F1 25 leagues?

F1 25 leagues are organised online championships with fixed race nights, regular drivers, rules and standings. Most are run through Discord servers.

Is there an F1 26 game?

No. EA released a 2026 Season Pack for F1 25 instead, and says a new game is coming for 2027.

Can PS5, Xbox and PC players race in the same league?

Yes, if the league allows it. EA says crossplay works in Leagues and Custom Lobbies across all three platforms.

Do I need the 2026 Season Pack to join a league?

Only if the league races 2026 cars. Ask the league before buying.

How do I find an F1 25 league?

Start with an F1 gaming Discord such as the r/F1Game server, check league platforms like The SimGrid, or search Discord's directory for "F1 25 league".

🎮 The Bottom Line

F1 25 leagues are the closest most of us will get to a real championship fight, and Discord is where they're organised. Pick a league that suits your platform, time zone and skill level, and you'll be racing the same rivals every week.

Who knows, you might be the next Antonelli of your league. What's your favourite track to race online?

Sources

1. EA Sports: F1 25 2026 Season Pack official reveal, 20 May 2026
2. EA Help: How to use cross-play in EA Sports F1 25
3. Wikipedia: F1 25
4. Steam: F1 25 2026 Season Pack
5. Discord Bot List: r/F1Game - F1 & Simracing
6. Discord Bot List: F1 2026 Community HUB
7. Discord: F1-Onlineliga
8. The SimGrid: F1 25 leagues
9. Formula1.com: Antonelli crowned youngest ever F1 champion, 1 November 2026