The Fanatec Podium Pedals Sport is a two pedal load cell set for $599.99 in the US and €599.95 in Europe, on sale since 16 October 2026. It sits between the ClubSport Pedals V3 and the Podium Pedals Formula in Fanatec's range.
Pedals are where I tell people to spend before the wheel base. So the question is simple: is this the set to spend it on?
Checked on 26 October 2026 on Fanatec's own US and EU product pages and its US pedals page, with GTPlanet's launch report of 16 October for the release date and compatible bases.
Specs and price
| Spec | Podium Pedals Sport |
|---|---|
| Pedals in the box | Throttle and brake |
| Clutch | Sold separately, "coming soon" |
| Brake sensor | Load cell, rated over 200 kg, calibrated for 150 kg at the plate |
| Throttle sensor | Hall sensor, factory calibrated |
| Brake adjustment | Compression Control System, 4 threaded elastomer cups, tool free |
| Throttle adjustment | Travel and preload, tool free |
| Mounting | Angle adjustable, can be inverted |
| Build | Forged aluminium brake arm, aluminium throttle, aluminium GT pedal plates |
| Connection | RJ12 to a Fanatec base, USB-C to PC, both at once |
| Price | $599.99 (US, available) / €599.95 (EU, out of stock) |
In the box Fanatec lists the two pedal modules, a connection box, RJ12 and USB cables, 4 brake elastomers, 4 brake springs and the tools to set them up. Carbon Formula pedal faces are an extra.
The brake is the reason to buy it
A load cell brake reads how hard you push, not how far the pedal moves. That is how a real race car brake works: the pedal barely moves once the pads are on, and you brake with pressure. My load cell pedals guide explains why that makes you more consistent.
Two things on the Sport matter for that:
- 150 kg calibration. That is a lot of headroom. You will not use all of it, and you should not try. Set the maximum in software to a force you can hit every lap without straining, then build the stack to give you a firm, short pedal.
- Tool free elastomer cups. You can change how the brake feels without a spanner, which means you will actually try different settings. Most people never touch the brake feel on pedals that need tools, and they drive the whole life of the pedal on the factory setup.
A firm brake helps most with the release, not the hit. That is where the lap time is in trail braking: bleeding the pressure off smoothly as you turn in.
Price against the rest of Fanatec's pedals
The Podium Pedals Formula at $699.99 is the same idea with carbon plates and heel cups, aimed at left foot braking; it was listed as unavailable on 26 October. The ClubSport Pedals V3 at $429.99 is $170 less with three pedals.
Outside Fanatec, the Logitech RS Pedals have a load cell brake for $149.99 (I checked it the same day). They are not in the same class of build, but they show how little you need to spend to get the load cell benefit. My best sim racing pedals guide covers the other brands.
What it works with
- PC: straight into USB-C, or through a Fanatec base. You can keep both connected.
- PlayStation 4 and 5: through a PlayStation licensed Fanatec base.
- Xbox: through a supported Fanatec base with an Xbox licensed wheel.
GTPlanet lists the CSL DD, Gran Turismo DD Pro, ClubSport DD and DD+ and Podium DD as compatible bases, and notes a firmware update may be needed. If you have a GT DD Pro on PS5, this is a straight upgrade from the pedals in the bundle.
Who should buy it
Buy it if you are on a Fanatec base, already know you want a load cell, and do not use a clutch. Two pedals cover most GT and formula driving on paddles.
Wait if you drive cars with an H pattern and a clutch. The clutch has no price or date yet, so you cannot know the full cost.
Skip it if the budget is tight. A cheaper load cell set gets you most of the gain. The money between a $240 set and this one buys a lot of rig rigidity, and a brake on a flexing rig never feels right however good the pedal is.
FAQ
How much are the Fanatec Podium Pedals Sport?
$599.99 on Fanatec's US store and €599.95 on the EU store, checked on 26 October 2026. The US store showed them available and the EU store showed them out of stock.
Do the Podium Pedals Sport come with a clutch?
No. The set is throttle and brake. Fanatec lists the clutch as sold separately and coming soon, with no price yet.
Do the Podium Pedals Sport work on PS5?
Yes, through a PlayStation licensed Fanatec base, such as the Gran Turismo DD Pro. They do not connect to a PS5 on their own.
Can I use them without a Fanatec base?
On PC, yes. They connect by USB-C directly to the computer.
What is the brake load cell rated for?
Fanatec says the load cell is rated for over 200 kg and calibrated for 150 kg at the pedal plate.