Rally Sweden and Rally del Paraguay plans continue despite funding issues

Planning for Rally Sweden and Rally del Paraguay is continuing, although both World Rally Championship events face financial difficulties. Sweden, a founding round of the WRC in 1973, is scheduled for February 18-21 as the second round, while Paraguay will host the 13th round on a new October date of 21-24.

Rally Sweden's organising team is under pressure from the Swedish ASN, with six of the 12 regional associations calling for the Swedish Automobile Sports Federation to end ties with the event. Despite reportedly being in seven-figure debt, CEO Anna Nordkvist said the rally will go ahead as planned in 2027, adding that revenues are below the level needed and operating costs are high. Her owner, the federation, is currently discussing future financing.

Paraguay's title sponsor, Ueno Bank, was set to partner the event again in 2027 but collapsed earlier this month and was placed under state control. The FIA and WRC Promoter said they are monitoring developments and remain in contact with local organisers, with preparations continuing as planned.