2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix fan guide: times and travel

On Saturday 21 November, the Las Vegas Grand Prix starts at 8 pm local time, with 50 laps around a circuit that uses part of Las Vegas Boulevard. For fans arriving on foot, those same streets shape the evening. A hotel can be close to the track and still leave you with a long walk to your assigned entrance. Start with the gate on your ticket, then plan the rest of the weekend around it.

When the cars are on track

The 2026 race weekend runs from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 November. All times below are Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8). The promoter lists gates opening at 2.30 pm each day.

• Thursday 19 November: F1 practice at 4.30 pm and 8 pm.
• Friday 20 November: Final practice at 4.30 pm and F1 qualifying at 8 pm. The F1 ACADEMY reverse-grid race starts at 6.15 pm.
• Saturday 21 November: The F1 ACADEMY feature race starts at 4.20 pm, followed by the Formula 1 Grand Prix at 8 pm.

Saturday's earlier race is the F1 ACADEMY season finale and marks Luna Fluxa Cross’s debut as the Las Vegas wild card. The 6.201 km Formula 1 layout pairs long straights with heavy braking zones. Our 2025 guide to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit breaks down the corners, including the braking zone at the end of the run down the Strip.

Choose your route before you choose your hotel

If you are staying on the Strip, compare the walk from your hotel to your ticketed gate using the official F1 Las Vegas app. The promoter maps both pedestrian and wheelchair-accessible routes to each entrance. There is an accessibility services booth in each fan zone, and the promoter lists wheelchair spaces and assistance between gates and seating areas.

The Las Vegas Monorail runs behind the resorts on the east side of the Strip. The promoter says it is scheduled to run continuously from 7 am on Tuesday 17 November to 3 am on Monday 23 November, making it an option after the chequered flag if a station suits your gate and hotel. On the west side, free resort trams link some neighbouring properties. Check the operator’s hours if you plan to use one after the race.

Harry Reid International Airport is just south-east of the Strip, with taxis, ride-hailing and buses serving the resort corridor. Around the circuit, the promoter designates ride-hailing pick-up and drop-off points and provides no event parking. If you stay downtown near Fremont Street, allow extra time for the trip in both directions and check for race-week detours before you leave.

Use the daylight for a different side of Las Vegas

With F1 running late in the day, downtown is an easy way to fill a morning. Pair Fremont Street’s old casino signs and LED canopy with a visit to the Mob Museum, housed in a former federal courthouse nearby. The Arts District offers a slower afternoon among independent galleries, vintage shops and breweries.

For a morning out of the city, Red Rock Canyon is about 27 km west of the Strip. Its 21 km Scenic Drive links sandstone overlooks and trailheads. In November, entry to the drive between 8 am and 5 pm requires a timed reservation. An early slot leaves more room for the return trip, particularly on Saturday if you want to catch F1 ACADEMY.

Plan for the evening after the sun goes down

Mid-November afternoons can be mild, but the temperature drops after sunset. Bring a layer for the grandstand, especially if you are arriving early and staying for the last session. If a Strip steakhouse or rooftop drink is part of the trip, fit it around the timetable and check kitchen hours before counting on dinner after the race. On Saturday, give yourself time to get from your seat to your station or pick-up point before committing to a late reservation.