Single Day F1 Tickets Are Coming for the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Formula 1 is rolling out single day passes for this November's Las Vegas Grand Prix, plus a free community celebration and a giveaway for five local nonprofits.
Key takeaways
- Single day general admission tickets for the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix start at $81 and go on public sale Thursday, August 13.
- American Express cardholders get presale access starting August 11.
- A free 100 Days to Race Day community celebration lands at Grand Prix Plaza on Saturday, August 15.
- Five Southern Nevada nonprofits will split $100,000 in grants as part of the announcement.
Figures from Formula 1's official announcement of 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix single day tickets.
A more flexible way to catch the race
Formula 1 organizers announced this week that fans who cannot commit to a full three day race weekend package will finally have a lower cost way in. Single day general admission tickets for the Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix start at $81 including taxes and fees, with grandstand seats beginning around $102. For a race weekend that has carried a reputation for premium pricing since it debuted on the Strip, that entry point gives more locals and visitors a realistic shot at attending.
The 2026 race weekend runs November 19 through 21, with practice and qualifying sessions early in the week building toward the marquee Saturday night race down Las Vegas Boulevard. Hospitality upgrades are also being sold as single day add ons for the first time, ranging from a few hundred dollars for a lounge experience up to several thousand for trackside suites.
For a station that covers our stretch of the Strip every night, this is one of the bigger local commerce and tourism stories of the summer, since the race consistently reshapes traffic patterns, hotel pricing and downtown foot traffic for the better part of a week.
Presale windows and the public on sale date
American Express cardholders get first access, with a presale window opening Tuesday, August 11 at 8 a.m. Pacific and running through August 13 at 8 a.m. Public sales then open the same day, Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Pacific, through the official race site.
Organizers have leaned on staggered ticket releases in past years to manage demand, and this single day option is being pitched as the most accessible entry point since the race arrived in Las Vegas. Fans hoping to grab lower tier general admission seats are typically advised to be online right when a sales window opens, since the cheapest inventory tends to move fastest.
A free party for the neighborhood
Beyond ticket sales, organizers are throwing a free party dubbed the 100 Days to Race Day celebration, set for Grand Prix Plaza this Saturday, August 15 between 7 and 10 p.m. The event is open to the public and will include a car show, interactive fan activations and giveaways. The first 100 guests through the gate are set to receive a complimentary ticket to the F1 Experience fan zone.
It is the kind of low barrier, family friendly event that tends to fill up a plaza quickly once word gets around, so arriving early is worth it if you want to see the cars up close without buying a race ticket.
Money heading back into the community
Alongside the ticket news, race organizers announced a $100,000 for 100 Days giveaway that will split $20,000 grants among five Southern Nevada nonprofits focused on STEM education, youth development and sustainability programs. Nominations for those grants opened July 30 and close August 10, giving local groups a short window to apply.
It is a modest but meaningful gesture toward the ongoing conversation around how much the race gives back to the community that hosts it, and it is the kind of program our newsroom likes to keep an eye on since these grants often go to smaller organizations that do not always get a spotlight.
What to know before you buy
Here is a quick rundown of the moving pieces in this announcement, from ticket tiers to the community events tied to it.
- General admission: Starts at $81 including taxes and fees for a single race weekend day.
- Grandstand seats: Begin around $102 for a reserved single day seat.
- Hospitality single day passes: New for 2026, ranging from roughly $382 up to $3,900 depending on the venue.
- Amex presale: Runs August 11 through 13 at 8 a.m. Pacific for eligible cardholders.
- Public on sale: Opens Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Pacific.
- 100 Days to Race Day event: Free community celebration at Grand Prix Plaza on August 15, 7 to 10 p.m.
- Nonprofit grants: Five Southern Nevada nonprofits will each receive $20,000, with nominations due August 10.
- Race weekend: The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix runs November 19 through 21.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do single day tickets for the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix go on sale to the public?
Public sales open Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
Is there an early access window?
Yes, American Express cardholders can buy tickets during a presale from August 11 through August 13 at 8 a.m. Pacific.
What does the cheapest single day ticket cost?
The lowest priced general admission option runs $81 once taxes and fees are added in.
Is there a free event tied to this announcement?
Yes, a free 100 Days to Race Day celebration takes place at Grand Prix Plaza on August 15 from 7 to 10 p.m., open to the public.