9 September 2025

Rally Silesia 2025: all cards revealed!

188 competitors in modern and historic cars, 14 special stages including an evening show on the streets of the region’s capital (SS GZM Katowice) and at the Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium – the organisers of Rally Silesia (19–21 September) today revealed all the details of the 10th of 14 rounds of the FIA European Rally Trophy (FIA ERT) and the penultimate round of this year’s Polish Rally Championship (RSMP). For the fourth time, the fate of the national championship may be decided in the Silesian Voivodeship.

Rally Silesia in a nutshell

14 asphalt special stages in the Silesian Voivodeship
10th of 14 rounds of the FIA European Rally Trophy (FIA ERT)
Three days of top-level rally competition (19–21 September)
Ceremonial start on Dworcowa Street in the centre of Katowice
Gliwice’s Jakub Matulka with a chance to secure the Polish title
Competition opens with a spectacular evening stage in central Katowice
The event also counts for the Polish Championship (RSMP), including the historic championship (Millers Oils HRSMP), as well as the Southern Rally Championship (RMP)
Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium: versatile hub with a superspecial, service park, finish and podium ceremony
Rally route includes Zabrze, Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Jasienica, Ochaby, Marklowice, Hażlach and Kiczyce
Event held under the honorary patronage of Wojciech Saługa, Marshal of the Silesian Voivodeship
Strong and diverse line-up: the European Championship leader, three Polish champions and two former Rally Silesia winners
The 19-year-old ERC3 leader makes his Rally2 debut – the fastest category allowed in Poland

The full details of the upcoming Rally Silesia were presented today (9 September) during a press conference at the Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium. The versatile Chorzów venue has been the “home” of Rally Silesia since its inception, hosting the rally base, service park and one of the special stages.

Back in the international spotlight

Since its debut in 2017, Rally Silesia has been part of the Polish Championship. In 2023 the event gained international status as part of the FIA European Rally Trophy. A year later, thanks to the efforts of the organisers and support from partners, it was promoted to the elite group of eight key events forming the FIA European Rally Championship. This season, Rally Silesia – supported by the Silesian Voivodeship and Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium – once again carries international status within the FIA ERT.

The rally Is also a decisive stage In the Polish championship battle, with the title once again likely to be settled on Silesian roads. Since 2018, the event has also featured the spectacular Millers Oils HRSMP, while in 2025 the Southern Rally Championship (RMP) joins the programme.

Rally Silesia – who’s competing? What cars will we see?

A total of 94 crews (188 competitors) are entered for Rally Silesia. Twenty-five duos will bring four-wheel drive machinery, including 11 Rally2 cars – the fastest and most advanced rally cars in Poland, with over 300 hp, permanent 4WD, long-travel suspension and sequential gearboxes. Each Rally2 car is worth over one million zloty.

The RSMP entry lists 29 crews, headed by championship leaders Jakub Matulka and Damian Syty (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, no. 2). Starting with number one are two-time Rally Silesia winners and double Polish champions, as well as current European Championship leaders, Mikołaj Marczyk and Szymon Gospodarczyk (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2). Number three has been assigned to Grzegorz Grzyb and Adam Binięda (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2). Completing the top five on the entry list are Jarosław Kołtun/Ireneusz Pleskot (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, no. 4) and Łukasz Byśkiniewicz/Daniel Siatkowski (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, no. 5).

A surprise entry is 19-year-old Tymek Abramowski. Focused mainly on the European Championship this season, he has already won three ERC rounds in ERC3 and, alongside Jakub Wróbel, claimed the M-Sport Fiesta Rally3 Trophy. In Rally Silesia he steps up to Rally2, debuting in a Citroën C3 Rally2 with Jakub Gerber co-driving. After a short break, current Polish champions Jarek and Marcin Szeja (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, no. 6) also return to the stages.

Class 3 (Rally3) will feature five duos, led by Adrian Łabuda and Michał Kuśnierz (Ford Fiesta Rally3). In 2WD, Marcin Górny and Mateusz Martynek head a 14-strong entry.

The Millers Oils HRSMP entry includes icons such as Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo, Porsche 911, Ford Escort Cosworth, Lancia Delta Integrale, Subaru Impreza, Audi Quattro, plus nostalgic Eastern Bloc machinery like the Trabant 601 and Fiat 126p.

Forty-two crews will contest the Southern Rally Championship round, among them series leaders Szymon Gańczarczyk and Sławomir Parzyk.

Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium: the arena of rally deciders

Rally Silesia has often played a decisive role in title battles. In 2018, Tomasz Kasperczyk and Damian Syty beat Jakub Brzeziński/Kamil Kozdroń by just 0.2 seconds over 112.02 km – the closest finish in Polish championship history, equivalent to less than six metres.

In 2019, Marczyk and Gospodarczyk’s victory sealed their first Polish championship, with Marczyk becoming the youngest title-winner in RSMP history at 23 years, 10 months and 15 days.

In 2023, Wróblewski/Wróbel won the rally, but Grzyb/Binięda celebrated even more: fourth place secured Grzyb’s third national title and Binięda’s first.

In 2024, Rally Silesia joined the ERC calendar, closing both the European and Polish seasons. With both titles undecided, the stakes were huge. Hayden Paddon and John Kennard travelled nearly 19,000 km from New Zealand to clinch the ERC crown, while brothers Jarek and Marcin Szeja took the Polish title on home ground.

This year’s Rally Silesia is crucial for Gliwice driver Jakub Matulka. The 25-year-old, co-driven by Damian Syty, has stood on the podium in all five RSMP rounds so far, winning three. He leads with 154 points to Grzyb’s 102. To seal the championship at home, Matulka only needs to ensure Grzyb does not outscore him by more than two points.

Rally Silesia 2025 – what, where, when?

To help fans, organisers have prepared 20 free fan zones and published maps of all stages. The first action comes on Friday, 19 September, with a shakedown in Zabrze-Mikulczyce (9:30–14:30). That evening, Katowice city centre takes over, with the ceremonial start on Dworcowa Street (18:00) followed by SS1 GZM Katowice (20:35).

Saturday moves south to Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Hażlach and Jasienica (two loops, eight fan zones). The day ends back in Chorzów with the trademark stadium superspecial (SS8, 19:30).

Sunday’s stages are Marklowice Górne, Kiczyce and the Silesian Voivodeship test through Ochaby. Six fan zones are available. The rally closes with the podium ceremony at the Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium (16:45).

RSMP – standings before Rally Silesia

1. Matulka/Syty 154 pts

2. Grzyb/Binięda 102 pts

3. Kołtun/Pleskot 83 pts

4. Brzeziński/Gerber 82 pts

5. Byśkiniewicz/Siatkowski 77 pts

6. Marczyk/Gospodarczyk 70 pts

7. Szeja/Szeja 53 pts

8. Ulanowski/Kielar 42 pts

9. Górny/Martynek 34 pts

10. Gabryś/Dymurski 32 pts

RSMP 2025 – 2WD standings before Rally Silesia

1. Górny/Martynek 130 pts

2. Mularczyk/Marczewski 120 pts

3. Janowski/Grzenia 98 pts

4. Hurko/Janasz 81 pts

5. Prus/Lisicki 72 pts

6. Rachfał/Mroszczyk 63 pts

Millers Oils HRSMP – standings before Rally Silesia

1. Stopa/Ślęczka 125 pts

2. Lubiak/Dachowski 88 pts

3. Kiepura/Galle 65 pts

4. Skrzypek 57 pts

5. Sikorski 53 pts

6. Mikulski/Mikulska 49 pts

7. Łusiak/Zaborowska 35 pts

8. Molgo/Marton 28 pts

9. Kacprzyk/Romańczyk 24 pts

10. Gadomski/Męka 24 pts

Rally Silesia 2025 – schedule (Round 6/7 RSMP, Round 10/14 FIA ERT):

Friday, 19 September (1 special stage, total 1.85 km)

18:00 – ceremonial start: Katowice, ul. Dworcowa
19:30 – SS1: GZM Katowice (1.85 km)

Saturday, 20 September (7 special stages, total 85.10 km)

07:20 – Service A: Chorzów, Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium (15 min)
09:00 – SS2: Jastrzębie-Zdrój 1 (11.90 km)
10:00 – SS3: Hażlach 1 (14.40 km)
11:00 – SS4: Gmina Jasienica 1 (15.50 km)
13:20 – Service B: Chorzów, Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium (30 min)
15:15 – SS5: Jastrzębie-Zdrój 2 (11.90 km)
16:15 – SS6: Hażlach 2 (14.40 km)
17:15 – SS7: Gmina Jasienica 2 (15.50 km)
19:30 – SS8: Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium superspecial (1.50 km)
19:50 – Service C: Chorzów, Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium (45 min)

Sunday, 21 September (6 special stages, total 63.30 km)

07:25 – Service D: Chorzów, Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium (15 min)
09:00 – SS9: Marklowice Górne 1 (11.45 km)
10:00 – SS10: Kiczyce 1 (9.70 km)
10:40 – SS11: Silesian Voivodeship 1 (10.50 km)
12:10 – tyre fitting zone: Carbonarium Moszczenica (15 min)
12:40 – SS12: Marklowice Górne 2 (11.45 km)
13:40 – SS13: Kiczyce 2 (9.70 km)
14:20 – SS14: Silesian Voivodeship 2 – Power Stage (10.50 km)
16:45 – finish ceremony: Superauto.pl Silesian Stadium, Chorzów