{ "tenant": "austin-f1", "route": "/race-week", "destination": { "slug": "austin-f1", "name": "United States Grand Prix", "destinationName": "Austin", "guideType": "race-travel", "destination": { "city": "Austin", "country": "United States", "region": "Texas", "coordinates": [ -97.6411, 30.1328 ], "timezone": "America/Chicago", "currency": "USD" }, "race": { "name": "United States Grand Prix", "circuitName": "Circuit of the Americas", "circuitType": "permanent-circuit", "governingSeries": "Formula One", "editorialRelationship": "independent-unofficial-guide", "year": 2026, "dateLabel": "23–25 October 2026", "dateConfidence": "confirmed", "dateNote": "F1 practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix run 23–25 October. Thursday 22 October activities have separate admission conditions.", "series": "Formula One", "relationship": "Independent, unofficial travel guide", "officialUrl": "https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/united-states", "lapLengthKm": 5.513, "laps": 56, "turns": 20 }, "edition": { "year": 2026, "status": "calendar-confirmed", "verificationRequired": true } }, "scope": "Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability.", "data": { "surface": { "id": "weekend", "route": "/race-week", "eyebrow": "23–25 October 2026 Timetable", "title": "Austin F1 2026 schedule:", "emphasis": "Track timetable & race-week concerts.", "lede": "Plan Friday practice, Saturday qualifying and Sunday’s 15:00 Grand Prix, with support races and concerts around the track action.", "heading": "Balance high-speed track sessions with evening festival headliners.", "body": "F1 runs from 23–25 October: two practice sessions on Friday, final practice and qualifying on Saturday, then the Grand Prix on Sunday. Maroon 5 plays the Germania Insurance Super Stage on Friday and Post Malone on Saturday; Alesso starts at 17:30 on Sunday at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Choose a race ticket valid for the performance day; concert upgrades are separate. Thursday’s Grand PrixView pit-lane walk runs 14:00–16:00 with separate Thursday admission and transport.", "disclaimer": "Times may change. Two Porsche race times are awaiting confirmation; check the official timetable before travelling. Confirm Thursday access and any concert upgrade separately, and allow time to reach your return pickup.", "categories": [ "live-music-and-nightlife", "texas-food-and-drink" ], "briefings": [ { "id": "austin-concert-access", "eyebrow": "After the track action", "title": "Check what your ticket already includes", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-13", "facts": [ { "label": "Friday · Maroon 5", "value": "A COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Friday includes general concert admission. The floor upgrade is advertised at $89 including its $10 fee; confirm any taxes at payment." }, { "label": "Super Stage approach", "value": "Enter the Festival Lawn through the Infield Entrance near Tunnel 2 and The Ranch, or between Turns 10 and 11. Collect any concert-upgrade wristband before heading to the stage; follow the collection and entry instructions for your upgrade." }, { "label": "Saturday · Post Malone", "value": "A COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Saturday includes general concert admission. Floor and premium upgrades are offered separately; check the seller for prices." }, { "label": "Sunday · Alesso", "value": "Alesso starts at 17:30 at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. A COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Sunday includes general concert admission; a floor upgrade is offered separately. Use Grand Plaza for the Amphitheater." }, { "label": "Friday · daytime music", "value": "At The Ranch: BARTLY 10:15, Restos 11:30, Jennifer Foster & the Audacity 14:30. At La Cantina: Mariachi Voz de Pasión 10:15, Grupo Morros 11:30, Los Alcos 14:30." }, { "label": "Saturday · daytime music", "value": "At The Ranch: Monica Valli 10:30, Mayeux & Broussard 13:45, Next of Kin 17:15. At La Cantina: Midnight Navy 10:30, Andrea Daniela 13:45, Carrie Rodriguez 17:15." }, { "label": "Sunday · daytime music", "value": "At The Ranch: LeTrainiump 10:00, Moving Panoramas 12:30, Nakia & the Never Not Now 13:45. At La Cantina: lluvii 10:00, SANA SANA MUSICA 12:30, Gina Chavez 13:45. Leave time to reach your viewing area before the 15:00 Grand Prix." }, { "label": "Hospitality guests", "value": "The Guest House and Club SI include Friday and Saturday on-track concert upgrades. The Terrace includes a Super Stage standing upgrade; dedicated concert entry costs extra. Check your package before buying another upgrade." }, { "label": "Getting home", "value": "Friday and Saturday return shuttles finish 60 minutes after the music ends. Allow time to reach the correct queue from the stage. Confirm Sunday’s final return before staying for Alesso." } ], "note": "All times are local to Austin. Exact Maroon 5 and Post Malone start times are still to be announced. Daytime listings show start times only. For race tickets bought from another seller, confirm concert admission before travelling; checkpoint admission may cost extra. A concert upgrade alone does not include F1 admission. You need a race ticket valid for the concert day.", "links": [ { "to": "https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/en/buy/2026-f1-superstage", "label": "Compare concert upgrades" }, { "to": "/getting-to-austin#austin-return-plan", "label": "Plan your return journey" } ], "sources": [ { "label": "COTA · 2026 shuttles", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/ticket/shuttles/" }, { "label": "COTA · 2026 parking and arrival map", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/F1USGP-2026_Map_ParkingALL_1920x1920_r1.jpg" }, { "label": "COTA · 2026 arrival guide", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-drft/" }, { "label": "COTA · American Soundtrack programme", "url": "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/lineup/" }, { "label": "COTA / Ticketmaster · concert upgrades", "url": "https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/en/buy/2026-f1-superstage" } ] }, { "id": "austin-results-and-next-edition", "eyebrow": "2026 results / 2027 plans", "title": "Follow this year’s results and plan your next Austin trip", "paragraphs": [ "The 2026 practice, qualifying and race classifications are pending. Austin’s next Grand Prix weekend is confirmed for 22-24 October 2027; exact session times and race-week activities remain to be announced." ], "note": "The tickets, hotel estimates, fan events, entrances and transport PDF in this guide cover 2026. Check the edition before using them for a 2027 booking.", "links": [ { "to": "/results", "label": "Open 2026 session results" }, { "to": "https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2027/united-states", "label": "View the official 2027 race dates" } ] } ] }, "schedule": { "guideLabel": "Austin", "event": "Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix 2026", "circuit": "Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Austin, Texas", "dates": "22–25 October 2026; F1 sessions 23–25 October", "timezone": "Austin local time (America/Chicago, UTC−5)", "status": "F1 and F1 Academy times confirmed; two Porsche race times awaiting confirmation", "programmeConfirmed": true, "strictEditionMatch": true, "sourceYear": 2026, "preliminary": false, "timesEstimated": false, "formatLabel": "Practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix.", "series_included": [ "Formula 1", "F1 Academy", "Porsche Carrera Cup North America", "Masters Historic Racing", "Grand PrixView" ], "note": "Thursday admission is separate from the Friday–Sunday programme. Saturday and Sunday Porsche race times await confirmation. Times may change; check the organiser before travel.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-msc-cruises-united-states-grand-prix-2026.2u6li2pzNhPzL3TSYaagrm", "sourceLabel": "Formula 1 · official timetable", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-13", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-msc-cruises-united-states-grand-prix-2026.2u6li2pzNhPzL3TSYaagrm", "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/schedule/", "https://www.f1academy.com/Racing-Series/Results?raceid=27", "https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-drft/" ], "editorialNotes": { "supportTimeConflict": "Reviewed 13 October 2026. F1 Academy’s Round 5 timetable corroborates COTA: Saturday Reverse Grid 14:45–15:20 and Sunday Feature 10:40–11:10. These replace the conflicting generic F1 listings. Porsche remains unresolved: F1 lists Saturday 14:35–15:15 and Sunday 10:35–11:15, while COTA lists Saturday 17:55–18:35 and Sunday 11:50–12:30. The series calendar confirms the round but supplies no session times. Preserve the two Porsche race days and identities without timestamps. Press conferences and hot laps remain omitted because listing them does not establish spectator participation.", "pitWalk": "COTA’s live 2026 programme lists 14:00–16:00 on 22 October. Its access FAQ still says timing will follow; use the programme for timing and the FAQ for Thursday-ticket and Grand Plaza entry requirements." }, "venueAccess": { "timezone": "America/Chicago", "note": "Thursday requires separate admission. Friday–Sunday entry follows the day and area on your ticket. Two Porsche race times remain to be confirmed; leave flexibility around those sessions.", "days": [ { "date": "2026-10-22", "opens": "11:30", "closes": null, "admission": "Use a separate Thursday ticket." }, { "date": "2026-10-23", "opens": "09:00", "closes": null, "admission": "Use a ticket valid for Friday." }, { "date": "2026-10-24", "opens": "08:30", "closes": null, "admission": "Use a ticket valid for Saturday." }, { "date": "2026-10-25", "opens": "08:30", "closes": null, "admission": "Use a ticket valid for Sunday." } ] }, "schedule": { "Thursday_October_22": [ { "id": "austin-2026-academy-practice", "time": "12:25 - 13:05", "series": "F1 Academy", "session": "Practice (Thursday admission required)", "startDate": "2026-10-22T12:25:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-10-22T13:05:00-05:00", "sourceUrl": "https://www.f1academy.com/Racing-Series/Results?raceid=27" }, { "id": "austin-2026-thursday-pit-walk", "time": "14:00 - 16:00", "series": "Grand PrixView", "session": "Pit-lane walk (separate Thursday ticket required)", "startDate": "2026-10-22T14:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-10-22T16:00:00-05:00" }, { "id": "austin-2026-academy-qualifying", "time": "16:30 - 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Club SI uses exclusive Gate 14 beside Lot D; other hospitality guests should follow their host’s check-in instructions." }, { "label": "Gate opening times", "text": "22 October: 11:30. 23 October: 09:00. 24–25 October: 08:30. All times are Austin local time." }, { "label": "Trams & rideshare", "text": "Complimentary trams run around the circuit perimeter during the event. Rideshare uses North McAngus, with a complimentary tram transfer to Grand Plaza." }, { "label": "Return journey", "text": "Waterloo Park, Travis County Expo Center and Park ’n Ride are separate services. 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helmet visor in the COTA pit lane]()\n\nFormula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix 2026\n\n## Austin F1 Schedule 2026:\n*Every race. Every session.*\n\nFrom the first practice lap to the Grand Prix. Find F1 and every support session in one day-by-day timetable.\n\n[Explore the schedule]()\n\n22–25 October 2026; F1 sessions 23–25 October · Finding your local time…\n\nConfirmed programme\n\n### Your weekend, day by day.\n\nFinding your local time…\n\nLoading your local timetable…\n\nThursday requires separate admission. Friday–Sunday entry follows the day and area on your ticket. Two Porsche race times remain to be confirmed; leave flexibility around those sessions.\n\n[Formula 1 · official timetable]()\n\n[Find your grandstand and entrance]()[Plan your time between sessions]()\n\nAfter the track action\n\n### Check what your ticket already includes\n\nFriday · Maroon 5\n\nA COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Friday includes general concert admission. The floor upgrade is advertised at $89 including its $10 fee; confirm any taxes at payment.\n\nSuper Stage approach\n\nEnter the Festival Lawn through the Infield Entrance near Tunnel 2 and The Ranch, or between Turns 10 and 11. Collect any concert-upgrade wristband before heading to the stage; follow the collection and entry instructions for your upgrade.\n\nSaturday · Post Malone\n\nA COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Saturday includes general concert admission. Floor and premium upgrades are offered separately; check the seller for prices.\n\nSunday · Alesso\n\nAlesso starts at 17:30 at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. A COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Sunday includes general concert admission; a floor upgrade is offered separately. Use Grand Plaza for the Amphitheater.\n\nFriday · daytime music\n\nAt The Ranch: BARTLY 10:15, Restos 11:30, Jennifer Foster & the Audacity 14:30. At La Cantina: Mariachi Voz de Pasión 10:15, Grupo Morros 11:30, Los Alcos 14:30.\n\nSaturday · daytime music\n\nAt The Ranch: Monica Valli 10:30, Mayeux & Broussard 13:45, Next of Kin 17:15. At La Cantina: Midnight Navy 10:30, Andrea Daniela 13:45, Carrie Rodriguez 17:15.\n\nSunday · daytime music\n\nAt The Ranch: LeTrainiump 10:00, Moving Panoramas 12:30, Nakia & the Never Not Now 13:45. At La Cantina: lluvii 10:00, SANA SANA MUSICA 12:30, Gina Chavez 13:45. Leave time to reach your viewing area before the 15:00 Grand Prix.\n\nHospitality guests\n\nThe Guest House and Club SI include Friday and Saturday on-track concert upgrades. The Terrace includes a Super Stage standing upgrade; dedicated concert entry costs extra. Check your package before buying another upgrade.\n\nGetting home\n\nFriday and Saturday return shuttles finish 60 minutes after the music ends. Allow time to reach the correct queue from the stage. Confirm Sunday’s final return before staying for Alesso.\n\nAll times are local to Austin. Exact Maroon 5 and Post Malone start times are still to be announced. Daytime listings show start times only. For race tickets bought from another seller, confirm concert admission before travelling; checkpoint admission may cost extra. A concert upgrade alone does not include F1 admission. You need a race ticket valid for the concert day.\n\n[Compare concert upgrades →]()[Plan your return journey →]()\n\n2026 results / 2027 plans\n\n### Follow this year’s results and plan your next Austin trip\n\nThe 2026 practice, qualifying and race classifications are pending. Austin’s next Grand Prix weekend is confirmed for 22-24 October 2027; exact session times and race-week activities remain to be announced.\n\nThe tickets, hotel estimates, fan events, entrances and transport PDF in this guide cover 2026. Check the edition before using them for a 2027 booking.\n\n[Open 2026 session results →]()[View the official 2027 race dates →]()\n\n### Circuit of the Americas\n\nMap layers Find on map\n\n**Loading the map** Find your bearings in a moment.\n\n1. 1\n\n **Main Grandstand — Club** Main straight · Club level\n2. 2\n\n **Main Grandstand — Mezzanine (covered)** Main straight · Mezzanine\n3. 3\n\n **Main Grandstand — Lower** Main straight · Lower level\n4. 4\n\n **Main Grandstand — Trackside** Main straight · Trackside\n5. 5\n\n **Turn 1 Grandstand** Turn 1 · Hilltop\n6. 6\n\n **Turn 4 Grandstand — Upper (covered)** Turns 3–5 · Esses\n7. 7\n\n **Turn 4 Grandstand — Lower** Turns 3–5 · Lower level\n8. 8\n\n **Turn 9 Bleachers** Turn 9 · Back of circuit\n9. 9\n\n **Turn 12 Bleachers** Turn 12 · End of back straight\n10. 10\n\n **Turn 15 Grandstand** Turns 12–15 · Stadium section\n11. 11\n\n **Turn 19 Grandstand — Upper (covered)** Turn 19 · Final sector\n12. 12\n\n **Turn 19 Grandstand — Lower** Turn 19 · Lower level\n13. 13\n\n **Turn 1 GA banks** Turn 1 approach\n14. 14\n\n **Turns 2–3 GA banks** Turns 2–3\n15. 15\n\n **Turns 6–7 GA bank** Turns 6–7\n16. 16\n\n **Back-straight infield GA** Infield · Back-straight side\n17. 17\n\n **Turns 10–11 GA bank** Turns 10–11\n18. 18\n\n **Turn 16 GA bank** Turn 16\n19. 19\n\n **Turns 18–19 GA bank** Turns 18–19\n20. 20\n\n **Formula 1 Paddock Club** Pit building · Main straight\n21. 21\n\n **Club SI** Turns 12–15 · Club SI\n22. 22\n\n **The Terrace at Turn 6** Turns 4–6 · The Terrace\n23. 23\n\n **The Guest House at Turn 20** Turn 20 · Main-straight end\n24. 24\n\n **Champions Club** Main straight · Trackside hospitality\n25. M\n\n **Main Grandstand entrance**\n26. 1\n\n **Turn 1 entrance**\n27. 3\n\n **Turns 3–5 entrance**\n28. 6\n\n **Turn 6 entrance**\n29. 11\n\n **Turn 11 entrance**\n30. GP\n\n **Grand Plaza entrance**\n31. 14\n\n **Gate 14 · Club SI**\n32. Downtown\n\n **Downtown shuttle arrival — Grand Plaza**\n33. Expo\n\n **Expo Center shuttle arrival — McAngus**\n34. Rideshare\n\n **North McAngus rideshare handoff**\n35. P&R\n\n **Park ’n Ride arrival — Turn 11**\n\n**Sector 1** ≈ 1.351 km **Sector 2** ≈ 2.263 km **Sector 3** ≈ 1.899 km" }