The series was run by ITR, the association also organising the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters.
The championship ran as part of selected DTM race weekends in 2021, commencing in Monza on 19 June and finishing on 3 October at the Hockenheimring.
[1] The following teams and drivers compete in the 2021 DTM Trophy.
All teams compete with tyres supplied by Hankook.
[2] Points were awarded to the top ten classified finishers as follows: Additionally, the top three placed drivers in qualifying also received points: Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap