FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026
F1® Las Vegas is returning this fall for its fourth year. They recently announced a 10-year extension of the race weekends through 2037. The nighttime street races draw over 300,000 people from around the world.
Where Is the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026?
F1® Las Vegas takes place on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit®. It is a street race that runs down S. Las Vegas Blvd (the Strip) and connects to Harmon Ave, Koval Lane, and Sands Ave.
On the Strip, the racetrack passes these resorts:
- The Venetian
- Harrah’s
- The LINQ
- Caesars Palace
- The Flamingo
- Paris
- Bellagio
- The Cosmopolitan
- Planet Hollywood
- Aria
On Harmon Ave, the cars zoom past Hilton Grand Vacations and the Grand Prix Plaza paddock facility.
On Koval Lane, there are the main grandstands, Caesars Rewards Flamingo Zone, and T-Mobile Zone at Sphere.
On Sands Ave, the racers will speed past Sphere, the Wynn & Encore, then round Turn 12, and be back on the Strip.
When Is FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026?
F1® Las Vegas kicks off on Thursday, November 19, and continues through Saturday, November 21.
The daily schedule will include:
- Thursday: Practice one at 4:30 p.m. and practice two at 8:00 p.m.
- Friday: Practice three at 4:30 p.m. and qualifying at 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Race at 8:00 p.m.
The F1 Academy, the all-female, single-seater racing series, will also be going on during race weekend with the following schedule:
- Thursday: Free practice at 6:00 p.m. and qualifying at 9:30 p.m.
- Friday: Reverse race at 6:15 p.m.
- Saturday: Feature race at 4:20 p.m.
2026 tickets to any racing zone for the Las Vegas Strip Circuit® also provide access to the F1 Academy races.
What’s Different for F1® Las Vegas?
A few things that will be different this year, including the following:
- New 2026 car regulations: You will notice newly redesigned cars compared to previous years.
- Grand Prix Plaza remodel: The entire complex has been upgraded for 2026 with a new track layout at the F1 Drive Karting Experience, an upgraded interactive 4D theater, and new daytime activities.
- Race weekend music festival: The T-Mobile Zone at Sphere will host a weekend music festival, featuring Two Friends, DISCLOSURE, and Sean Paul. Natasha Bedingfield, Ja Rule, and Gorgon City are also scheduled to perform.
- Afterparty: The Backstreet Boys will be performing at Sphere on Saturday following the race.
Where Are the 2026 Viewing Areas?
There are several viewing areas and grandstands along the Las Vegas Strip Circuit®. As in previous years, you can access only the zone for the ticket you purchased.
- East Harmon Zone: The official zone where the race begins and ends.
- Koval Zone: The main viewing zone on Koval Lane.
- Flamingo Zone by Caesars Rewards: Also located on Koval Lane.
- T-Mobile Zone at Sphere: One of the larger viewing zones with views from Koval Lane and Sands Ave.
- Velocity Club Zone: The Venetian’s viewing area on the Strip.
- Bellagio Fountain Club North and Bellagio Fountain Club South Zones: Two elevated viewing areas overlooking the racetrack on the Strip.
- Club Paris Zone: Viewing area next to the Eiffel Tower on the Strip.
- Hilton Grand Vacations Zone: Viewing area on Harmon Ave, right in front of the resort.
- West Harmon Zone: The final zone with views of cars entering the pits before Turn 17.
How To Get to F1® Las Vegas
Navigating the area will require walking and using the Las Vegas Monorail. Driving is not an option as there will be street closures and heavy traffic around the race area.
Moving between the different race zones is quick and easy since the Monorail is elevated and does not interfere with the races.
The Monorail has three stops inside the race area, including:
If you are staying at a resort outside the race area, you can hop on a southbound train from any of these stations:
Or board a northbound train from the MGM Station at MGM Grand.
Whether you are attending daytime events, the afternoon and nighttime races, or the music festival, using the Monorail is the best option if you don’t want to walk long distances.
Trains start running at 7:00 a.m. daily, with trains arriving at each station every four to eight minutes. Trains operate until these times:
- Mondays: Midnight
- Tuesdays – Thursdays: 2:00 a.m.
- Fridays – Sundays: 3:00 a.m.
Get Las Vegas Monorail Tickets for FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026 Today
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- Choose from all our ticketing and unlimited ride options (limited selections at our stations).
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You can take advantage of your exclusive savings immediately following the directions in your purchase confirmation email.
Sources:
Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
