United States Grand Prix / COTA Track & Seating Guide

Where to sit at COTA:
Turn 1, Turn 12 & Turn 15 grandstands.

Compare viewing areas, check ticket restrictions and find the appropriate entrance for your seat.

Circuit briefing Seats · tickets · gates

Circuit of the Americas.
At a glance.

Find your view of the action at Circuit of the Americas. Know what your ticket includes and where to enter before you arrive.

5.513km lap
20turns
24viewing areas

Choose the racing action
Compare corners, straights and the view from each area.
Check the ticket
Reserved seat or general admission? Check membership and access restrictions.
Match the entrance
Find the recommended gate, then follow your ticket’s entry instructions.

Beyond the grandstands / Camping

Stay at COTA.

Compare two official campsite areas for 22–26 October, with separate race admission, arrival advice and editable spending estimates.

Build your camping weekend

Sector 1≈1.351 kmSector 2≈2.263 kmSector 3≈1.899 km

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2026 tickets

Choose your admission days, then your view

Reserved seating: Compare Turn 1, Turn 4, Turn 9, Turn 12 and Turn 15 offers. Main Grandstand and Turn 19 three-day offers are marked sold out; keep your existing ticket in the planner if you already own one.
General Admission and Flex Pass: Three-day grounds passes and Flex Passes are sold out. General Admission has no reserved seat; Flex Pass holders should use the different seating assignment shown for each day.
One day at COTA: Advertised day prices start at $109.13 Friday, $271.60 Saturday and $249 Sunday. Select your viewing area with the seller to see its price and conditions. A single-day ticket covers only that day.
Thursday Grand PrixView: Thursday admission starts at $20. Holders of three-day race or hospitality tickets purchased directly from COTA can claim a separate free Thursday ticket. COTALAND admission costs extra; arrange Thursday transport separately.
Hospitality: Compare The Terrace, Guest House, Club SI and Paddock Club inclusions. The Terrace charges separately for alcohol and premium parking. Club SI and Paddock Club require an availability enquiry; Champions Club is sold out.
Williams supporters: The Williams package starts at $747 for Turn 4 sections 1–2, with a cap, flag and merchandise discount. A driver meeting is a sweepstakes opportunity, not guaranteed access; confirm your exact seat and level.

Prices are per person and subject to availability. Check taxes, fees and exact seating before payment. A saved choice does not reserve a ticket.

Choose your race ticket in the planner →Connect your viewing area and arrival →Open COTA ticket sales →

Arrival → entrance → seat

Match the final approach to your ticket

Choose an arrival plan, then follow your ticket’s entrance instructions
Viewing area	Transport decision
Main Grandstand	Use the Main Grandstand entrance. COTA suggests Lot T for reserved Main Grandstand seating; parking is a separate purchase. From a shuttle arrival, allow for the onward circuit walk.
Turn 1 and Turn 4	Use the Turn 1 entrance for Turn 1, or the Turns 3–5 entrance for Turn 4. Williams Turn 4 packages suggest Lots T, N or L; confirm the exact parking product.
Turn 9	Approach through Turn 11 from Lot L or Park ’n Ride, then follow the spectator route to Turn 9. Arrange an accessible approach with COTA if needed.
Turns 12, 15 and 19	Use Grand Plaza as the recommended public entrance. The downtown shuttle arrives on this side; McAngus arrivals can take the complimentary tram transfer.
Club SI	Use the exclusive Gate 14 entry beside Lot D with your Club SI credential. This package entrance does not include a shuttle pass.
Other hospitality and General Admission	Use the entry instructions supplied with your package or admission. Confirm accessible approaches with COTA; do not assume a nearby gate grants entry.

These are recommended public approaches. Follow any specific entry on your ticket or hospitality instructions. For accessible arrival assistance, contact ada@thecircuit.com.

Compare viewing areas on the circuit map →Open the 2026 COTA fan map →COTA arrival guide →

The spectator’s guide

Find your racing view.

Choose an area. See the view, understand the trade-offs, then find it on the circuit.

Find a viewing area

24 of 24 viewing areas

Updated 2026-10-13.

Reserved seating

Premium

Pit and grid overview

Main Grandstand — Club

Main straight · Club level

Watch the grid and pits from the upper Club section.

Roof: Unconfirmed
Screen: Unconfirmed
Overtaking: medium

Before you book

Ask whether your Club seat is covered; Mezzanine is a separate covered option.

Sold out

Entrances, access & seat details

Entrance: Recommended entrance: Main Grandstand.
Accessibility: Accessible seats are in the top rows of this Main Grandstand tier. Book accessible seating and arrange your entrance route with COTA.

Entrance details ↗

Use the entrance on your ticket. Arrange accessible seating or a companion place when booking. Shade and screen views vary by seat.

Map notes

Approximate location. Approximate viewing areas and 2026 entrances. Select your ticket for a recommended approach; Club SI uses exclusive Gate 14.

Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Entry essentials

Your race-day kit.

Less to carry. More to enjoy. Check your essentials before you head to the circuit.

Circuit entry rulesBefore you travelReviewed 2026-09-08

Size limit

Your bag

30.5cm x 30.5cm x 50.8cm for standard backpacks; 30.5cm x 15.2cm x 30.5cm for clear bags

01 05 essentials

Beyond the essentials

The rest of your bag.

Food, family needs and the items to leave at home.

Food, drink & comfortBottles, food and what you can sit on

Containers: Plastic/silicone only; metal insulated flasks (Hydro Flask, Yeti) are prohibited.
Outside food: Not allowed
Seat cushions: Allowed
Folding chairs: Collapsible camping chairs permitted on General Admission grass hills (Turn 1, Turn 19); prohibited in grandstands.

Cameras & fan gearCamera supports, flags and banners

Tripods & monopods: Not allowed
Selfie sticks: Not allowed
Flagpoles: Hollow plastic/PVC poles up to 1.2m allowed; wood/metal poles prohibited.
Banners: Must not exceed 3ft x 5ft or obstruct commercial signage.

Storage, medical & familyPlan for the things you need to bring

On-site lockers: Not available
Rejected items: No luggage holding facilities exist on COTA Blvd. Items must be returned to vehicles or abandoned at checkpoints.
Medical supplies: Medical dietary needs and insulin cooling pouches permitted following inspection.
Baby care: Diaper bags and infant supplies permitted alongside ticketed adults following manual search.

Leave these at homeProhibited items and equipment

Firearms, ammunition, knives, blades, multi-tools, and self-defence sprays
Flares, smoke canisters, fireworks, and pyrotechnics (criminal prosecution & lifetime venue ban)
Drones, model aircraft, and remotely piloted aerial systems
Glass bottles, glass food jars, and hard metal thermoses/flasks
Laser pointers, high-powered optical strobes, and megaphones/air horns
Bicycles, electric scooters, hoverboards, skateboards, and rollerblades
Commercial broadcasting video cameras and audio recording equipment
Ambush marketing materials, political banners, and unauthorized commercial flyers

Places to consider

10 places and
planning leads.

For 2026, covered options include Main Grandstand Mezzanine and Upper seating at Turns 4 and 19. Check the exact level on your ticket and follow current entrance signs.