Race week · 19–21 November 2026

Las Vegas F1 2026 Survival Guide

Find the best place to watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix, work out how to get around the Strip during F1, and see which concerts, fan hubs and watch parties are on during race week.

Details checked 3 November 2026 · All times are Las Vegas local time (PST)

Can I still buy race tickets?

01 · Race programme

2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix schedule

The Saturday Grand Prix is scheduled for 8 pm on 21 November. The organiser lists gates opening at 2:30 pm each day, with F1 Academy sessions alongside the main Formula 1 programme.

Thursday, 19 November

Practice

F1 Practice 1 at 4:30 pm and Practice 2 at 8 pm.

Friday, 20 November

Qualifying

F1 Practice 3 at 4:30 pm and qualifying at 8 pm.

Saturday, 21 November

Grand Prix

F1 Academy feature race at 4:20 pm. The Grand Prix starts at 8 pm.

Full official schedule and gate times

The track at a glance

2026 Las Vegas F1 circuit map

Follow the cars from Grand Prix Plaza along Koval Lane, around Sphere and down the Strip. Look for the resort façades and landmarks beside the circuit.

Swipe the illustration to see the full lap.

Race direction Start / finish Casino beside the route Nearby casinoIllustrated race route. Landmark locations are approximate. Use the official event map for entrances and walking directions.

Start to Koval LaneGrand Prix Plaza and the opening corners lead into the Koval Straight.
Sphere to Sands AvenueThe route winds around Sphere, then passes between Wynn and The Venetian.
The Strip straightCars head south past Caesars Palace, the Bellagio fountains and Paris Las Vegas.
Harmon AvenueThe final stretch passes Elara and loops back to the start and finish.

Casinos on and around the F1 circuit

Koval Lane & Sands Avenue

Ellis Island
Wynn Las Vegas
EncoreNearby

North end of the Strip straight

Treasure Island
The Palazzo
The Venetian
Casino Royale
Harrah’s
The LINQ
Flamingo

Central Strip to the Harmon turn

Caesars Palace
The Vanderpump Hotel
Horseshoe
Bellagio
Paris Las Vegas
Planet Hollywood
The Cosmopolitan

Nearby casinos outside the loop

Tuscany Suites & Casino
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
ARIA
Park MGM

Official 2026 track layout Las Vegas visitor maps Official event map and visitor information

02 · Race tickets

Can I still buy Las Vegas F1 race tickets?

Yes. As of 3 November 2026, the race organiser is still selling 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix tickets. Check the official shop for the days, zones and seats currently available. The organiser lists single-day general admission, grandstands and select hospitality, alongside some multi-day packages.

Check official tickets

General admission

Standing views in your ticketed zone. Compare Thursday or Friday if you’re flexible about seeing the Saturday race.

Grandstand

An assigned seat. Match your ticket to the corner, pit lane or start and finish view you want.

Hospitality

Premium viewing with package-specific food, drinks and access. Compare what’s included for your chosen day.

03 · Travel and access

How to get around Las Vegas during F1

Start with your destination’s open entrance. For a race ticket, that means your assigned gate. For dinner, a hotel or a show, ask the property where pedestrians and vehicles can enter. Check the return route before leaving and allow extra time for security queues, bridges and detours.

Check Strip road closures on the day you travel

Closures depend on the section of the circuit and the phase of race week. Use the 2026 transport map for current road and pedestrian access, including changes before the first practice and after the race.

Race week closures and reopening map

Walking and accessible routes

Start with the official F1 Las Vegas app and the entrance shown on your ticket. Follow the signed crossings and resort routes. The app maps wheelchair-accessible paths to the gates. Ask your hotel which step-free exit and lifts are open before you leave.

Official pedestrian and accessibility guide

Las Vegas Monorail

The race organiser schedules nonstop service from 7 am Tuesday, 17 November to 3 am Monday, 23 November. Harrah’s/The LINQ, Flamingo/Caesars Palace and Horseshoe/Paris are the three stations inside the race area. Use the map to choose the station for your gate and allow time for queues.

Monorail stations and tickets

RTC Deuce and bus detours

RTC lists major detours for the Deuce and routes 119, 202 and 203 from 17 to 25 November. Check both the outbound and return stops before travelling. A temporary stop can be several blocks from your regular pickup.

Current RTC alerts and detours

Uber, Lyft and taxis

The Grand Prix guide lists designated rideshare points at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Howard Hughes Center, Tuscany and Park MGM. Pick one near your gate and follow the pin in your ride app. For a taxi or hotel drop-off, ask the property which entrance is reachable that evening.

Official race rideshare and drop-off guide

Harry Reid Airport transfers

Allow extra time and confirm the hotel’s vehicle entrance before leaving LAS. Airport taxis pick up outside baggage claim. Rideshares use signed parking garage pickup areas. The Monorail serves the Strip corridor and has no airport station.

Airport taxi and rideshare pickup points

Driving and Strip road closures

The street circuit uses portions of Las Vegas Boulevard, Harmon Avenue, Koval Lane and Sands Avenue. Check your specific route for setup work, race-session closures and dismantling. If you have to drive, agree on a parking entrance and return route before you go.

Official Las Vegas GP transport map

04 · Trackside guide

Best places to watch F1 in Las Vegas

For a first visit, Vegas Bible’s pick is the Main Grandstand if you want the grid and pit lane. Choose Sphere if you want corners and a concert atmosphere. Compare the specific section, seat and ticketed zone before paying, especially if you want a view of the starting grid or a reserved seat.

Best for start and finish

Heineken Silver Main Grandstand

The East Harmon pick for the grid, pit lane, start and finish. Choose an assigned seat here if you want the clearest view of the race-day ceremonies and first-corner action.

Main Grandstand seating

Best for corners and music

T-Mobile Grandstands at Sphere

Compare seats around Turn 5 and the Turns 7–9 chicane for a different view of braking and changes of direction. The Sphere backdrop and T-Mobile Stage make this a strong pick for fans who want a concert as well as racing.

Sphere grandstand options

Best for the final corner

Lewis Hamilton Grandstand

Reserved seats near Turn 17 let you watch cars approach the last corner and pit entry. Check the package’s zone access if you also want to explore East Harmon or Koval.

Lewis Hamilton Grandstand details

Premium Strip straight

Bellagio Fountain Club

A premium hospitality option overlooking the Strip straight beside the Bellagio fountains. Pick it for the high-speed pass and resort setting, with the inclusions and sightlines of your exact package checked before booking.

Bellagio Fountain Club packages

Lower-cost trackside option

Sphere general admission

This is a standing option with first-come, first-served viewing platforms. Compare Thursday practice or Friday qualifying with Saturday race tickets. Arrive early if a particular sightline matters.

T-Mobile general admission

Ask about walk-up access

Ellis Island’s Turn 4 platform

Ellis Island describes a free viewing platform along Koval Lane and includes access with its paid Front Yard livestream package. Confirm walk-up admission and capacity with Ellis Island before counting on a free track view.

Ellis Island’s race weekend FAQs

Can you watch from a hotel room or a public bridge?

Ask the hotel to confirm your exact room category, which direction it faces and what part of the track it can see. A Strip view can face away from the circuit or sit behind a temporary structure. For public footbridges and pavements, follow race-week signs and keep crossings clear.

Compare official race tickets and zones

Which Vegas rooftop bars have an F1 track view?

Check whether your reservation includes a circuit view, a designated standing area or a broadcast on a screen. Race-week access can differ from a normal rooftop booking.

Direct circuit view · listed sold out

Beer Park and Chéri at Paris Las Vegas

The ticketed Club Paris experience advertises direct Strip circuit views from Beer Park and Chéri. Beer Park listed both single-day and three-day passes as sold out when checked on 3 November. Check the official event page for changes before making plans.

Official Club Paris event details

Track view with designated package

Bottled Blonde

Only designated outdoor Rooftop Deck table packages include access to the Viewing Pit and its direct circuit views. The Main Floor and Indoor Rooftop Lounge packages show the race on screens. Confirm your exact access and sightline before booking.

Bottled Blonde viewing options

Strip view · F1 sightline unconfirmed

The Eye Rooftop at Category 10

The rooftop at Flamingo overlooks the Strip and the venue promotes it for watching races. A specific 2026 F1 sightline, screen broadcast and race-night entry policy have yet to be confirmed. Contact the venue about the exact seat, any screens and admission before relying on it as a viewing spot.

Category 10’s rooftop details

Can you watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix from a hotel room?

These hotels are worth asking about based on their location and published room descriptions. A promising room will usually show just one stretch of track. Before paying a non-refundable rate, ask the resort to confirm the exact room type, floor, facing and visible stretch of road in writing.

Ask about the Strip straight

The Cosmopolitan

Shortlist a Strip-facing Terrace room or suite. Ask whether the exact terrace looks down onto the active circuit and if barriers or hospitality structures will interrupt the view.

Official Cosmopolitan rooms

Ask about the road beyond the lake

Bellagio

A fountain-facing room puts the lake in view. Ask for a floor and angle that also show the Strip roadway above the race structures. A fountain view describes the lake, so confirm what else you can see.

Bellagio’s fountain-view room options

Ask for a view down onto Las Vegas Boulevard

Paris Las Vegas

Compare Versailles Strip View options and selected balcony rooms. Ask whether the room looks onto the road in front of Paris, and whether the Eiffel Tower, façade or Club Paris structure affects the angle.

Caesars’ Paris room descriptions

Ask for the Strip or Harmon approach

Planet Hollywood

Consider an Ultra Hip Strip Suite or an Ultra Panorama Suite. Ask the resort which windows face the active road segment and what is visible from your specific floor.

Caesars’ Planet Hollywood room descriptions

Ask which way the suite faces

The Venetian and The Palazzo

Compare a Strip-facing or Sphere-facing suite. Ask whether the room actually overlooks a piece of the circuit. A clear view of the Sphere’s exterior can still leave the roadway out of sight.

Official Venetian and Palazzo suites

Ask about the Sands Avenue corner

Wynn Las Vegas

Wynn’s Panoramic View rooms are high-floor options that may face the Strip or the valley. Ask for a room whose window shows the race approach near Sands Avenue and get the facing confirmed before booking.

Official Wynn room description

Ask for a high floor facing East Harmon

Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations

Elara’s East Harmon location makes it worth asking about a Harmon-facing room. Check what part of the road the window overlooks and whether a nearby building blocks the view.

Official Elara location

Ask about a Koval-facing balcony

The Platinum Hotel

The hotel sits by Flamingo and Koval and advertises balcony suites. Confirm whether the specific balcony faces the active part of Koval Lane and whether guests can use it during race sessions.

Official Platinum Hotel suites

05 · Race week entertainment

Special F1 events in Las Vegas during race week

These 2026 listings include free fan experiences, concerts for eligible race ticket holders, a post-race show at Sphere and a Downtown watch party. Check the organiser’s latest admission rules and times before setting off.

7–29 November

F1 Las Vegas Hub at The Venetian

Retail pop-up

The official hub brings team merchandise, race-week collections and interactive installations to The Venetian. It opens before race week and closes for Thanksgiving on 26 November.

F1 Hub opening details

16–22 November

Haas F1 show car at The Cosmopolitan

Resort display

MGM lists a Haas show car and memorabilia display on Level 2 of the Chelsea Tower. MGM also lists an ARIA pop-up inspired by Carlos Sainz and other experiences across its resorts. Check each event for entry details.

MGM race week programme

18–21 November

Mercedes F1 Fan Hub at Bellagio Drive

Free entry

Mercedes lists F1 simulators, a pit-stop activity, team memorabilia and a 2026 show car. Check the team’s update for daily opening information.

Mercedes Fan Hub information

18–20 November

The Auction by Google Play at ARIA

Free entry · capacity applies

The pop-up at Iris includes games, a model-car customisation station and racing-themed rewards. MGM lists noon to 8 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and noon to 5 pm Friday. Check the priority access terms before going.

ARIA pop-up details

19–21 November

T-Mobile Stage at Sphere

Eligible race ticket

Two Friends and Ja Rule perform Thursday, Disclosure and Gorgon City Friday, and Sean Paul and Natasha Bedingfield Saturday. Check the entertainment page for eligible ticket types and any set-time updates.

Official race concert line-up

21 November · 11:30 pm

Backstreet Boys at the F1 Afterparty

Eligible race package or add-on

The official post-race show is inside Sphere. The promoter offers selected race packages and ticket-holder add-ons. Check eligibility before buying and the show time before arranging your ride back.

Sphere afterparty tickets and FAQs

21 November · 8 pm

Victory Lap at Circa

Screen watch party

Watch the broadcast with race audio at Stadium Swim or inside the Circa Sportsbook in Downtown Las Vegas. See Circa’s page for venue-specific admission and reservation options.

Circa race watch party

20–22 November

Neon City Festival downtown

Free city festival

This separate festival runs over race weekend with live music and art around Fremont Street Experience and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. The festival is all ages, with some participating venues restricted to adults.

Neon City Festival details

06 · Sightseeing during F1

Bellagio fountains and Venetian gondolas during F1

Make time for the Strip’s sights alongside the race. Check both the attraction’s operating hours and the route you’ll use to reach it.

Check show times and sightlines

Can I still see the Bellagio fountains during F1?

Bellagio publishes its regular fountain schedule, with no separate F1 timetable confirmed. Race hospitality structures can block the usual Strip-side sightline and restrict sidewalk access. Ask Bellagio whether shows are running on your date and which resort-side viewing areas are open. Confirm the sightline if you book a room or table for the fountains.

Bellagio’s fountain schedule

Check dismantling for your dates

When will the Bellagio fountain area return to normal?

Restrictions continue into late December. The organiser’s preliminary teardown chart lists two southbound Strip lanes closed 23 November–24 December, one lane closed 26–29 December, and the sidewalk marked closed during dismantling. It gives no separate date for the return of the unobstructed fountain view. Check the latest chart and ask Bellagio for current show times and accessible viewing areas.

Official post-race dismantling chart

Indoors at Grand Canal Shoppes

The Venetian’s indoor gondola

The indoor ride is the more dependable option during race week. The Venetian lists gondola pricing across 17–26 November, including race weekend. Book the indoor route and allow extra time to reach the Level 2 dock at Emporio d’Gondola.

Indoor gondola hours and booking

Outdoor operation needs confirmation

Will the outdoor gondola run during F1?

The Venetian lists its outdoor ride as seasonal and weather-dependent. Its 2026 race page also places hospitality above the outdoor canal. The resort has not confirmed uninterrupted outdoor rides during race week. Call gondola enquiries at 702-414-4300 to check your date and ask about the indoor option if the outdoor route is unavailable.

The Venetian’s official race-week plans

07 · Race week questions

Las Vegas F1 FAQs

Quick answers on gate times, tickets, Strip access, airport transfers and what to bring to the circuit.

What time is the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2026?

The F1 race is scheduled for 8 pm Las Vegas time (PST) on Saturday, 21 November. Friday qualifying also starts at 8 pm. Gates are scheduled to open at 2:30 pm each day.

What time is the Las Vegas Grand Prix in the UK?

The 8 pm Saturday start in Las Vegas is 4 am GMT on Sunday, 22 November in the UK. Friday qualifying at 8 pm Las Vegas time is 4 am GMT on Saturday, 21 November.

Official schedule in Las Vegas time

Can I still buy tickets for Las Vegas F1 2026?

Check the official 2026 ticket shop

Does the Las Vegas Strip stay open during F1?

Parts of Las Vegas Boulevard close to vehicles for the race, along with sections of Harmon, Koval and Sands. If you have a hotel, dinner or show booking, ask the resort which entrance is open. Use the race-week map above for the current access route.

Will F1 affect my Las Vegas trip before or after the race weekend?

Yes. Circuit assembly before race week and dismantling afterwards can change individual lanes, pavements and resort approaches. Check your own travel dates on the organiser’s transport site, including your return trip to the airport.

Check circuit preparation and dismantling

Can I walk on the Las Vegas Strip during F1?

Yes, where public pedestrian routes are open. Crossings, footbridges and resort entrances can change when the track is active. Follow current signage and use the official F1 app to navigate to your ticketed gate.

How do I get from Harry Reid Airport to my hotel during F1?

Take a taxi or rideshare from your terminal and give the driver the hotel entrance confirmed for your arrival time. The Monorail has no airport station. Check for race and airport roadworks and leave extra time for your return flight.

Does the Las Vegas Monorail run after the F1 race?

Yes. The race organiser schedules nonstop Monorail service from 7 am on 17 November until 3 am on 23 November. Expect queues after the race and confirm the current service and route to your station.

Where can I park for the Las Vegas Grand Prix?

The event does not provide its own parking. If you drive, check your resort or car park’s race-week rates, whether you need a reservation and which entrance stays reachable. Choose a plan for both arrival and departure before you leave.

Official event parking guidance

Where is the best place to watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix?

Vegas Bible picks the Main Grandstand for the start, finish and pit lane, the Sphere grandstands for corners and live music, and Bellagio Fountain Club for a premium view of the Strip straight.

Can I watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix from a hotel room?

Some rooms overlook parts of the course. Use the hotel shortlist above, then ask the resort to confirm the exact window or balcony, floor, direction and visible track segment in writing before paying for a view.

Compare hotels for a possible race view

Can I see the F1 cars for free in Las Vegas?

A public pavement or bridge may have screening or access restrictions. Ellis Island lists a free Turn 4 platform, but confirm walk-up access and capacity before making it your race plan. For a free look at an F1 show car, visit the Mercedes Fan Hub at Bellagio Drive.

Can I enjoy F1 weekend without a race ticket?

Yes. Visit the free Mercedes Fan Hub, see the Haas show car at The Cosmopolitan or browse the F1 Hub at The Venetian. Circa’s Victory Lap offers a race broadcast downtown. Check each venue’s admission terms.

Does my race ticket include the F1 concerts and Sphere afterparty?

The T-Mobile Stage concerts are included for eligible T-Mobile Zone ticket holders. The Backstreet Boys show inside Sphere requires afterparty access through an eligible package or ticket add-on. Check your specific ticket before making plans.

How do I get my Las Vegas F1 tickets on my phone?

Open the official F1 Las Vegas app, sign in to Account Manager with the email used to buy your tickets and add them to your mobile wallet before heading to the circuit. Use the same app to check your ticketed gate and zone.

Official mobile ticket instructions

What should I wear and what bag can I bring to Las Vegas F1?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a layer for the outdoor night sessions. The organiser allows a clear tote or backpack up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a small handbag or waist pack up to 6 × 9 inches. Check the current A–Z guide above for bag exceptions and permitted items.

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08 · Before you set off

Race week travel checklist

Choose arrival, walking, transport or hotels below to check the details for your journey.