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Fanatec Black Friday 2026. Late, deep, and no warning.
Fanatec goes late and cuts hard. In 2025 the sale opened on 25 November with no advance notice, ran to 2 December, and took the DD2 from €1,499.95 to €999.95. Expect the same pattern in 2026.
There's a catch worth understanding before you shop it, and I'll get to it below.
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This is buying guidance, not a price feed. Figures marked 2025 are what Fanatec actually charged last Black Friday — I log them so a 2026 offer can be judged against something real. Some links here are affiliate links: if you buy through them I earn a commission at no extra cost to you, and it does not change what I recommend.
What Fanatec discounted in 2025
| Product | Was | Became | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podium DD2 (QR2) | €1,499.95 | €999.95 | −33% |
| ClubSport DD | €799.95 | €599.95 | −25% |
| Podium DD+ | — | — | −20% |
| GT DD Pro | €599.95 | €499.95 | −17% |
| CSL DD (QR2) | €349.95 | €299.95 | −14% |
Window: 25 November – 2 December 2025.
The thing to understand about Fanatec discounts
Look at what actually gets cut and a pattern shows up: Fanatec discounts outgoing stock. In 2025 the deepest cuts landed on QR1-era wheels and the bases being superseded. Current-generation product was protected, or moved by a much smaller amount.
That's normal inventory clearance, not a trick. But it changes how you should read the percentages. A 33% cut on a base that's about to be replaced is a different proposition from 14% on the current model. Neither is wrong to buy — just know which one you're looking at, particularly around the QR1 to QR2 transition, where the wheel side of your setup determines what you can mount later.
The practical version: if you're buying into Fanatec for the first time, the ecosystem cost matters more than the headline. A cheap base with wheels you'll want to replace isn't a saving.
What I expect in 2026
- Timing: late November, most likely the 24th–26th, with no advance announcement. Fanatec has been consistent about this.
- Depth: 15–33% depending on product age. The headline number will be attached to something being cleared.
- Duration: about a week, closing in the first days of December.
- Watch for: bundle pricing. Fanatec's Ready2Race packages often carry better effective discounts than the same parts bought separately.
One unknown for 2026: Fanatec is now under Corsair, and this is the second Black Friday since that closed. Corsair runs more conventional retail promotions than Fanatec historically did, so there's some chance of an earlier or longer sale than the pattern above suggests. I'll update this page as soon as anything moves.
Is Fanatec worth buying on Black Friday?
At a genuine 25–33%, yes — on the right product. Fanatec's wheel selection is the broadest in sim racing and the licensed rims are hard to match elsewhere. The caution is ecosystem lock-in: the quick release, the pedals and the wheels all tie together, and switching later is expensive.
If you're deciding between Fanatec and an alternative at similar money, my comparison pages go through the trade-offs properly.
Common questions
When does the Fanatec Black Friday sale start in 2026?
Fanatec has not announced a date and historically doesn't. Based on 2025, when the sale opened 25 November, expect late November 2026 with little or no warning.
How much does Fanatec discount on Black Friday?
Up to 33% in 2025, on the Podium DD2. Most products fell between 14% and 25%.
Does Fanatec discount new products?
Rarely. The deepest cuts go to outgoing or previous-generation stock. Recently launched hardware typically gets small reductions or none.
How long does the Fanatec sale last?
About a week. The 2025 sale ran 25 November to 2 December.