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F1 Las Vegas 2026: Dates, schedule, tickets, and travel guide
Here’s all you need to know about the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix, or F1 Las Vegas 2026, happening November 19 to 21, 2026, at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
F1 Las Vegas 2026, also known as the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix, or officially Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026, takes place from November 19 to 21 on a temporary street layout known as the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. The Grand Prix itself is on Saturday, November 21.
Since joining the F1 calendar in 2023, the Las Vegas Grand Prix has brought high-speed night racing to the Strip, with speeds comparable to Monza, and ranks among the biggest F1 events in the US.
In this guide, we cover the F1 Las Vegas 2026 schedule, tickets, best grandstands and zones, how to get there, and how to stay connected during race weekend.
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What is the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is an annual night race held on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, a temporary street circuit that uses city roads and passes landmarks such as the Bellagio, Caesars Palace, and The Venetian.
With speeds comparable to Monza, known as F1’s “Temple of Speed,” and an unbeatable party atmosphereas you go around Las Vegas, the race has become a major event on the F1 calendar. Since its debut in 2023, it has generated $3.2 billion in economic impact for Southern Nevada.
F1 Las Vegas 2026 dates and location
The F1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 takes place from November 19 to 21 at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, with the main race scheduled for Saturday night. Located in Paradise, Nevada, immediately adjacent to Las Vegas, the circuit runs along the Las Vegas Strip.
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit is the second-longest track on the F1 calendar, right after Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Here’s a rundown of the circuit details you need to know.
| Las Vegas Strip Circuit detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Paradise, Nevada |
| Circuit length | 6.201 km |
| No. of turns | 17 |
| No. of laps | 50 |
| Race distance | 309.958 km |
| First F1 Grand Prix | 2023 |
| Fastest lap | 1:36.365 — Max Verstappen (2025) |
F1 Las Vegas 2026 schedule
The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend runs from November 19 to 21, with Practice 1 and Practice 2 on Thursday, and Practice 3 and qualifying on Friday. The main race takes place on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The table below shows the full session schedule and start times across different time zones.
| Date | Event | Las Vegas (PST) | US Eastern (EST) | US Pacific (PST) | UK (GMT) | Sydney (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Nov. 19 | Practice 1 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | 7:30–8:30 p.m. | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | 12:30–1:30 a.m., Nov. 20 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Nov. 20 |
| Thu., Nov. 19 | Practice 2 | 8:00–9:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | 8:00–9:00 p.m. | 4:00–5:00 a.m., Nov. 20 | 3:00–4:00 p.m., Nov. 20 |
| Fri., Nov. 20 | Practice 3 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | 7:30–8:30 p.m. | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | 12:30–1:30 a.m., Nov. 21 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Nov. 21 |
| Fri., Nov. 20 | Qualifying | 8:00–9:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | 8:00–9:00 p.m. | 4:00–5:00 a.m., Nov. 21 | 3:00–4:00 p.m., Nov. 21 |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | Race | 8:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 4:00 a.m., Nov. 22 | 3:00 p.m., Nov. 22 |
If you have the eligible ticket package or add-on option, you can also attend the F1 Afterparty at 11:30 p.m., headlined by the Backstreet Boys.
F1 Las Vegas 2026 tickets
You can buy tickets through the official F1 Tickets page. Official hospitality and travel packages are also available through F1 Experiences.
Ticket types and prices
You can choose from single-day tickets, three-day packages, hospitality, and additional experiences. Single-day tickets start at USD $81, while three-day packages and premium options cost more.
| Ticket type | Starting price | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $81 single-day | Standing-room access, fan zones, and live entertainment |
| Grandstands | $99 single-day | Assigned seating, track views, fan zones, and live entertainment |
| Hospitality | $420 single-day | Premium seating, gourmet food and beverages, and VIP-style treatment |
| Grand Prix Trio | $3,178 | Three-day access with grandstand seating and hospitality |
| Additional Experiences | $198 | Extra experiences at venues across the Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| F1 Afterparty | $116 add-on for existing T-Mobile Zone at Sphere ticketholders $162 add-on for eligible ticketholders in other fan zones | Post-race afterparty access |
Prices vary by ticket type, availability, and package. Hospitality and premium packages can cost more than $23,000 in total and may include covered seats, seat-back seating, TV-screen viewing, and all-inclusive food and beverages.
If you’re outside Las Vegas, you can watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix through your country’s official broadcaster or F1 TV Pro, where available.
Best grandstands and viewing zones
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit is divided into several viewing zones, each with different track views, seating options, and entertainment. If it’s your first F1 race, these are the main areas to know.
Main viewing zones
- West Harmon Zone: Located on the west side of the circuit, with grandstand seating and access to entertainment and F1 activations.
- East Harmon Zone: Home to the Turn 3 and Heineken Silver Main Grandstands, with views of key sections of the track and access to the F1 ACADEMY paddock.
- T-Mobile Zone at Sphere: Located around the Sphere, with views of Turns 5–9, fan activations, and the T-Mobile Stage.
- Koval Zone: Located along the Koval Straightaway, with views of the cars at high speed and access to fan activities.
Grandstands to consider
- Turn 3 Grandstand: Views of Turns 3 and 4 and the Koval Straightaway, plus F1 ACADEMY paddock access.
- T-Mobile Zone at Sphere Grandstand: Assigned seating near the Sphere, with views of Turns 5–9 and access to the T-Mobile Stage.
- Lewis Hamilton Grandstand: Assigned seating in the West Harmon Zone, with F1 activations and live entertainment.
- Heineken Silver Main Grandstand: Near the start/finish area, with access to the F1 ACADEMY paddock and Heineken Silver Stage.
How to get to and from the Las Vegas Grand Prix
The Las Vegas Strip has plenty of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues near the circuit, so consider staying close to the circuit. If your hotel is within walking distance, you may be able to skip transportation altogether.
For longer distances along the Strip, the Las Vegas Monorail connects seven stations in under 15 minutes. It runs until 2 a.m. Thursday night/Friday morning and until 3 a.m. over the weekend.
Shuttle services are available for Paddock Club, Wynn Grid Club, and Garage guests. If you’re ridesharing, use the designated pick-up and drop-off locations at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Howard Hughes Center, Tuscany, and Park MGM.
Practical tips for attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix
A little preparation can make the race weekend easier, especially with a late-night race and a busy Strip itinerary. Check out the tips below, along with our guide to planning your F1 trip.
- Download the F1 Las Vegas app to manage tickets, view the circuit map, and check updates.
- Bring layers as November temperatures can drop at night.
- Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll do plenty of walking around the circuit.
- Plan for a late night, especially Saturday, when the race starts at 8 p.m., and the Afterparty runs later.
- Book your hotel early to secure your preferred location, room, and price.
- Stay hydrated in Las Vegas’ dry desert climate.
- Bring a portable charger and an eSIM for Las Vegas so you can use your phone without issues.
Make sure you don’t forget anything you need by checking our ultimate Vegas packing list.
Stay connected at the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix with Holafly
At a night race on the Strip, you’ll want your phone ready for tickets, the circuit map and finding your crew between zones. Holafly gives you unlimited data at speeds up to 5G, so you can pull up the F1 Las Vegas app and message friends without hunting for a US SIM when you land. Set up an eSIM for the USA before you fly, and it activates the moment you arrive, with your home number still in place and no roaming charges on your bill afterwards. If anything needs sorting on race weekend, 24/7 customer support is a message away.
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FAQs about the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Yes. The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix takes place from November 19 to 21, with the main race on Saturday, November 21, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
F1 Las Vegas 2026 tickets start at $81 for single-day General Admission. Single-day grandstand tickets start at $99, while hospitality starts at $420. Three-day and premium packages cost more.
No. The Las Vegas Strip Circuit is a temporary street circuit that uses existing city roads around the Las Vegas Strip.
No. The Las Vegas Strip Circuit is cashless, so you can’t pay for purchases at the event with cash.
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