# Austin F1 Schedule 2026: F1 & Support Race Timetable

> Austin F1 Schedule 2026: practice, qualifying, the Grand Prix and support sessions, day by day. 22–25 October 2026; F1 sessions 23–25 October. All times are local to the circuit.

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![Lewis Hamilton behind the raised helmet visor in the COTA pit lane](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/_guide/images/f1/austin/driver-packs/austin-cota-f1-lewis-hamilton-face-and-helmet-v1-1600.webp>)

Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix 2026

## Austin F1 Schedule 2026:
*Every race. Every session.*

From the first practice lap to the Grand Prix. Find F1 and every support session in one day-by-day timetable.

[Explore the schedule](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/race-week#event-timetable>)

22–25 October 2026; F1 sessions 23–25 October · Finding your local time…

Confirmed programme

### Your weekend, day by day.

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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.

[Formula 1 · official timetable](<https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-msc-cruises-united-states-grand-prix-2026.2u6li2pzNhPzL3TSYaagrm>)

[Find your grandstand and entrance](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/circuit>)[Plan your time between sessions](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/my-itinerary>)

After the track action

### Check what your ticket already includes

Friday · Maroon 5

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.

Super Stage approach

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.

Saturday · Post Malone

A COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Saturday includes general concert admission. Floor and premium upgrades are offered separately; check the seller for prices.

Sunday · Alesso

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.

Friday · daytime music

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.

Saturday · daytime music

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.

Sunday · daytime music

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.

Hospitality guests

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.

Getting home

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.

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.

[Compare concert upgrades →](<https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/en/buy/2026-f1-superstage>)[Plan your return journey →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/getting-to-austin#austin-return-plan>)

2026 results / 2027 plans

### Follow this year’s results and plan your next Austin trip

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.

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.

[Open 2026 session results →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/results>)[View the official 2027 race dates →](<https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2027/united-states>)

### Circuit of the Americas

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1. 1

   **Main Grandstand — Club** Main straight · Club level
2. 2

   **Main Grandstand — Mezzanine (covered)** Main straight · Mezzanine
3. 3

   **Main Grandstand — Lower** Main straight · Lower level
4. 4

   **Main Grandstand — Trackside** Main straight · Trackside
5. 5

   **Turn 1 Grandstand** Turn 1 · Hilltop
6. 6

   **Turn 4 Grandstand — Upper (covered)** Turns 3–5 · Esses
7. 7

   **Turn 4 Grandstand — Lower** Turns 3–5 · Lower level
8. 8

   **Turn 9 Bleachers** Turn 9 · Back of circuit
9. 9

   **Turn 12 Bleachers** Turn 12 · End of back straight
10. 10

   **Turn 15 Grandstand** Turns 12–15 · Stadium section
11. 11

   **Turn 19 Grandstand — Upper (covered)** Turn 19 · Final sector
12. 12

   **Turn 19 Grandstand — Lower** Turn 19 · Lower level
13. 13

   **Turn 1 GA banks** Turn 1 approach
14. 14

   **Turns 2–3 GA banks** Turns 2–3
15. 15

   **Turns 6–7 GA bank** Turns 6–7
16. 16

   **Back-straight infield GA** Infield · Back-straight side
17. 17

   **Turns 10–11 GA bank** Turns 10–11
18. 18

   **Turn 16 GA bank** Turn 16
19. 19

   **Turns 18–19 GA bank** Turns 18–19
20. 20

   **Formula 1 Paddock Club** Pit building · Main straight
21. 21

   **Club SI** Turns 12–15 · Club SI
22. 22

   **The Terrace at Turn 6** Turns 4–6 · The Terrace
23. 23

   **The Guest House at Turn 20** Turn 20 · Main-straight end
24. 24

   **Champions Club** Main straight · Trackside hospitality
25. M

   **Main Grandstand entrance**
26. 1

   **Turn 1 entrance**
27. 3

   **Turns 3–5 entrance**
28. 6

   **Turn 6 entrance**
29. 11

   **Turn 11 entrance**
30. GP

   **Grand Plaza entrance**
31. 14

   **Gate 14 · Club SI**
32. Downtown

   **Downtown shuttle arrival — Grand Plaza**
33. Expo

   **Expo Center shuttle arrival — McAngus**
34. Rideshare

   **North McAngus rideshare handoff**
35. P&R

   **Park ’n Ride arrival — Turn 11**

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

## Complete page sections

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

#### Check what your ticket already includes

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Eyebrow | After the track action |
| Title | Check what your ticket already includes |

##### Facts

| Label | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Friday · Maroon 5 | 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. |
| Super Stage approach | 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. |
| Saturday · Post Malone | A COTA-purchased race ticket valid for Saturday includes general concert admission. Floor and premium upgrades are offered separately; check the seller for prices. |
| Sunday · Alesso | 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. |
| Friday · daytime music | 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. |
| Saturday · daytime music | 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. |
| Sunday · daytime music | 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. |
| Hospitality guests | 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. |
| Getting home | 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. |

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/en/buy/2026-f1-superstage](<https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/en/buy/2026-f1-superstage>) | Compare concert upgrades |
| [/getting-to-austin#austin-return-plan](<https://above.guide/getting-to-austin#austin-return-plan>) | Plan your return journey |

#### Follow this year’s results and plan your next Austin trip

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Eyebrow | 2026 results / 2027 plans |

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [/results](<https://above.guide/results>) | Open 2026 session results |
| [https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2027/united-states](<https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2027/united-states>) | View the official 2027 race dates |

## Race timetable details

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Guide Label | Austin |
| Circuit | Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Austin, Texas |
| Timezone | Austin local time (America/Chicago, UTC−5) |
| Status | F1 and F1 Academy times confirmed; two Porsche race times awaiting confirmation |
| Programme Confirmed | Yes |
| Strict Edition Match | Yes |
| Source Year | 2026 |
| Preliminary | No |
| Times Estimated | No |
| Format Label | Practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix. |
| 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. |
| Source Label | Formula 1 · official timetable |
| Year | 2026 |

### Series included

- Formula 1
- F1 Academy
- Porsche Carrera Cup North America
- Masters Historic Racing
- Grand PrixView

### Venue Access

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |

#### Days

| Date | Opens | Admission |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-22 | 11:30 | Use a separate Thursday ticket. |
| 2026-10-23 | 09:00 | Use a ticket valid for Friday. |
| 2026-10-24 | 08:30 | Use a ticket valid for Saturday. |
| 2026-10-25 | 08:30 | Use a ticket valid for Sunday. |

### Schedule

#### Thursday October 22

| Time | Series | Session | Start Date | End Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12:25 - 13:05 | F1 Academy | Practice (Thursday admission required) | 2026-10-22T12:25:00-05:00 | 2026-10-22T13:05:00-05:00 |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | Grand PrixView | Pit-lane walk (separate Thursday ticket required) | 2026-10-22T14:00:00-05:00 | 2026-10-22T16:00:00-05:00 |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | F1 Academy | Qualifying (Thursday admission required) | 2026-10-22T16:30:00-05:00 | 2026-10-22T17:00:00-05:00 |

#### Friday October 23

| Time | Series | Session | Start Date | End Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 09:45 - 10:10 | Masters Historic Racing | Practice | 2026-10-23T09:45:00-05:00 | 2026-10-23T10:10:00-05:00 |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Formula 1 | Free Practice 1 | 2026-10-23T12:30:00-05:00 | 2026-10-23T13:30:00-05:00 |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Practice | 2026-10-23T14:00:00-05:00 | 2026-10-23T14:30:00-05:00 |
| 14:55 - 15:20 | Masters Historic Racing | Qualifying | 2026-10-23T14:55:00-05:00 | 2026-10-23T15:20:00-05:00 |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Formula 1 | Free Practice 2 | 2026-10-23T16:00:00-05:00 | 2026-10-23T17:00:00-05:00 |
| 17:50 - 18:25 | F1 Academy | Opening Race | 2026-10-23T17:50:00-05:00 | 2026-10-23T18:25:00-05:00 |

#### Saturday October 24

| Time | Series | Session | Start Date | End Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 09:10 - 09:40 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Qualifying | 2026-10-24T09:10:00-05:00 | 2026-10-24T09:40:00-05:00 |
| 10:10 - 10:40 | Masters Historic Racing | Race 1 | 2026-10-24T10:10:00-05:00 | 2026-10-24T10:40:00-05:00 |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Formula 1 | Free Practice 3 | 2026-10-24T12:30:00-05:00 | 2026-10-24T13:30:00-05:00 |
| 14:45 - 15:20 | F1 Academy | Reverse Grid Race | 2026-10-24T14:45:00-05:00 | 2026-10-24T15:20:00-05:00 |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Formula 1 | Grand Prix Qualifying | 2026-10-24T16:00:00-05:00 | 2026-10-24T17:00:00-05:00 |
| Time to be confirmed | Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Race 1 (Time to be confirmed) |  |  |

#### Sunday October 25

| Time | Series | Session | Start Date | End Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 09:25 - 09:55 | Masters Historic Racing | Race 2 | 2026-10-25T09:25:00-05:00 | 2026-10-25T09:55:00-05:00 |
| 10:40 - 11:10 | F1 Academy | Feature Race | 2026-10-25T10:40:00-05:00 | 2026-10-25T11:10:00-05:00 |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Formula 1 | Drivers’ Parade | 2026-10-25T13:00:00-05:00 | 2026-10-25T13:30:00-05:00 |
| 14:44 - 14:46 | Formula 1 | National Anthem | 2026-10-25T14:44:00-05:00 | 2026-10-25T14:46:00-05:00 |
| 15:00 - 17:00 | Formula 1 | Grand Prix (56 laps) | 2026-10-25T15:00:00-05:00 | 2026-10-25T17:00:00-05:00 |
| Time to be confirmed | Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Race 2 (Time to be confirmed) |  |  |

## Gates and access

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Circuit Slug | austin-f1 |
| Circuit Name | Circuit of the Americas (COTA) |
| Edition Year | 2026 |

### Access Map

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Status | 2026 entrances and tram stops. Select your viewing area for a recommended approach; hospitality credentials may specify a separate gate. |
| Event Note | Public entrances lead to the GA grounds; reserved seats, clubs and paddock areas require the appropriate ticket or credential. |

#### Source Labels

- 2026 fan map
- 2026 arrival guide
- 2026 Club SI entrance
- Admission access policy
- 2026 parking and shuttle map
- Current shuttle service
- Accessibility support

#### Arrival Advice

| Label | Text |
| --- | --- |
| Choose your entrance | Use the recommended public approach for your viewing area. Club SI uses exclusive Gate 14 beside Lot D; other hospitality guests should follow their host’s check-in instructions. |
| Gate opening times | 22 October: 11:30. 23 October: 09:00. 24–25 October: 08:30. All times are Austin local time. |
| Trams & rideshare | Complimentary trams run around the circuit perimeter during the event. Rideshare uses North McAngus, with a complimentary tram transfer to Grand Plaza. |
| Return journey | Waterloo Park, Travis County Expo Center and Park ’n Ride are separate services. Use the pickup instructions on your transport pass. |

#### Gates

##### Main Grandstand entrance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Short Label | M |
| Name | Main Grandstand entrance |
| Primary Transit Link | Perimeter tram · Main Grandstand area. |
| Walk Label | Follow the signed spectator concourse to your viewing area. |
| Accessibility | For accessible arrival assistance, contact ada@thecircuit.com or 512-301-6600. |
| Confidence | Approximate entrance area on the official 2026 fan map. |
| Edition Year | 2026 |
| Visitor Description | Follow the Main Grandstand concourse to your reserved seating or hospitality check-in. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-main-upper-club
- austin-main-mezzanine
- austin-main-lower
- austin-main-lower-trackside
- austin-champions-club-main
- austin-paddock-club

##### Turn 1 entrance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Short Label | 1 |
| Name | Turn 1 entrance |
| Primary Transit Link | Perimeter tram · Turn 1 area. |
| Walk Label | Follow the signed spectator concourse to your viewing area. |
| Accessibility | For accessible arrival assistance, contact ada@thecircuit.com or 512-301-6600. |
| Confidence | Approximate entrance area on the official 2026 fan map. |
| Edition Year | 2026 |
| Visitor Description | Use the Turn 1 approach for the grandstand and nearby GA banks. Expect an uphill walk. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-1-grandstand
- austin-turn-1-ga-hill

##### Turns 3–5 entrance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Short Label | 3 |
| Name | Turns 3–5 entrance |
| Primary Transit Link | Perimeter tram · Turns 3–5 area. |
| Walk Label | Follow the signed spectator concourse to your viewing area. |
| Accessibility | For accessible arrival assistance, contact ada@thecircuit.com or 512-301-6600. |
| Confidence | Approximate entrance area on the official 2026 fan map. |
| Edition Year | 2026 |
| Visitor Description | Use the Turns 3–5 approach for Turn 4 seating, Texas Tailgate and nearby GA banks. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-4-grandstand
- austin-turn-4-lower
- austin-turn-2-3-ga

##### Turn 6 entrance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Short Label | 6 |
| Name | Turn 6 entrance |
| Primary Transit Link | Perimeter tram · Turn 6 area. |
| Walk Label | Follow the signed spectator concourse to your viewing area. |
| Accessibility | For accessible arrival assistance, contact ada@thecircuit.com or 512-301-6600. |
| Confidence | Approximate entrance area on the official 2026 fan map. |
| Edition Year | 2026 |
| Visitor Description | Use the Turn 6 approach for the esses-side GA banks. Terrace guests should follow their VIP entry instructions. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-6-7-ga
- austin-terrace-turn-6

##### Turn 11 entrance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Short Label | 11 |
| Name | Turn 11 entrance |
| Primary Transit Link | Park ’n Ride · perimeter tram · Turn 11. |
| Walk Label | Follow the signed spectator concourse to your viewing area. |
| Accessibility | For accessible arrival assistance, contact ada@thecircuit.com or 512-301-6600. |
| Confidence | Approximate entrance area on the official 2026 fan map. |
| Edition Year | 2026 |
| Visitor Description | Park ’n Ride arrives on this side. Continue along the spectator route to Turn 9 seating or the northern GA banks. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-9-grandstand
- austin-turn-10-11-ga
- austin-infield-ga

##### Grand Plaza entrance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Short Label | GP |
| Name | Grand Plaza entrance |
| Primary Transit Link | Downtown shuttle · McAngus tram transfer · Grand Plaza. |
| Walk Label | Follow the signed spectator concourse to your viewing area. |
| Accessibility | For accessible arrival assistance, contact ada@thecircuit.com or 512-301-6600. |
| Confidence | Approximate entrance area on the official 2026 fan map. |
| Edition Year | 2026 |
| Visitor Description | Enter through Grand Plaza for the Turn 12, Turn 15 and Turn 19 side. Downtown shuttles and the McAngus transfer connect here. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-12-grandstand
- austin-turn-15-grandstand
- austin-turn-19-grandstand
- austin-turn-19-lower
- austin-turn-16-ga
- austin-turn-19-20-ga-hill
- austin-guest-house-turn-20

##### Gate 14 · Club SI

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Short Label | 14 |
| Name | Gate 14 · Club SI |
| Primary Transit Link | Lot D · Club SI entry on the Grand Plaza side. |
| Walk Label | Follow the signed spectator concourse to your viewing area. |
| Accessibility | For accessible arrival assistance, contact ada@thecircuit.com or 512-301-6600. |
| Confidence | Approximate entrance area on the official 2026 fan map. |
| Edition Year | 2026 |
| Visitor Description | Exclusive expedited entry beside Lot D for Club SI credential holders. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-club-si

###### Restricted To Stand Ids

- austin-club-si

#### Walking Routes

##### Main Grandstand concourse approach

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Main Grandstand concourse approach |
| Gate Id | austin-gate-main |
| Distance Label | Concourse approach |
| Surface | Follow the signed spectator concourse; request an accessible route from COTA. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-main-upper-club
- austin-main-mezzanine
- austin-main-lower
- austin-main-lower-trackside
- austin-champions-club-main

##### Turn 1 concourse approach

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Turn 1 concourse approach |
| Gate Id | austin-gate-turn-1 |
| Distance Label | Concourse approach |
| Surface | Follow the signed spectator concourse; request an accessible route from COTA. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-1-grandstand
- austin-turn-1-ga-hill

##### Turns 3–5 concourse approach

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Turns 3–5 concourse approach |
| Gate Id | austin-gate-turn-3 |
| Distance Label | Concourse approach |
| Surface | Follow the signed spectator concourse; request an accessible route from COTA. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-4-grandstand
- austin-turn-4-lower
- austin-turn-2-3-ga

##### Turn 6 concourse approach

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Turn 6 concourse approach |
| Gate Id | austin-gate-turn-6 |
| Distance Label | Concourse approach |
| Surface | Follow the signed spectator concourse; request an accessible route from COTA. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-6-7-ga

##### Turn 11 concourse approach

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Turn 11 concourse approach |
| Gate Id | austin-gate-turn-11 |
| Distance Label | Concourse approach |
| Surface | Follow the signed spectator concourse; request an accessible route from COTA. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-9-grandstand
- austin-turn-10-11-ga

##### Grand Plaza concourse approach

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Grand Plaza concourse approach |
| Gate Id | austin-gate-grand-plaza |
| Distance Label | Concourse approach |
| Surface | Follow the signed spectator concourse; request an accessible route from COTA. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-turn-12-grandstand
- austin-turn-15-grandstand
- austin-turn-19-grandstand
- austin-turn-19-lower
- austin-turn-16-ga
- austin-turn-19-20-ga-hill

##### Gate 14 concourse approach

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Gate 14 concourse approach |
| Gate Id | austin-gate-gate-14 |
| Distance Label | Concourse approach |
| Surface | Follow the signed spectator concourse; request an accessible route from COTA. |

###### Serviced Stand Ids

- austin-club-si

#### Transit Stops

| Short Label | Name | Mode | Onward | Confidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Downtown | Downtown shuttle arrival — Grand Plaza | shuttle | From Waterloo Park. Follow the current shuttle signage toward Grand Plaza; the marker is the arrival area, not a numbered bay. | Official 2026 handoff area; approximate map-aligned point, not an exact loading bay or confirmed accessible boarding location. |
| Expo | Expo Center shuttle arrival — McAngus | shuttle | From Travis County Expo Center. Follow the McAngus transfer signs towards Grand Plaza, then continue to your recommended entrance. | Official 2026 handoff area; approximate map-aligned point, not an exact loading bay or confirmed accessible boarding location. |
| Rideshare | North McAngus rideshare handoff | rideshare | Rideshare uses North McAngus. Take the complimentary tram to Grand Plaza; rideshare vehicles cannot use COTA Boulevard. | Official 2026 handoff area; approximate map-aligned point, not an exact loading bay or confirmed accessible boarding location. |
| P&R | Park ’n Ride arrival — Turn 11 | shuttle | This drop-off is near Turn 11, separate from both the downtown and Expo Center shuttles. Match the return service to your parking pass. | Official 2026 handoff area; approximate map-aligned point, not an exact loading bay or confirmed accessible boarding location. |

#### Transit Links

| Name | Mode |
| --- | --- |
| Downtown shuttle · final COTA Boulevard approach, schematic | shuttle |

#### Ticket Assignments

##### Gates and access — Access Map — Ticket Assignments 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Blocks | Club SI hospitality credential |
| Gate Id | austin-gate-gate-14 |
| Gate Label | Gate 14 |
| Prm | No |
| Note | Exclusive entry beside Lot D for Club SI credential holders. Arrange accessible arrival assistance with COTA. |
| Edition Year | 2026 |

###### Stations

- Grand Plaza / downtown shuttle arrival area

#### Ticket Approaches

| Gate Id | Gate Label | Kind | Edition Year | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| austin-gate-main | Main Grandstand | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-main | Main Grandstand | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-main | Main Grandstand | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-main | Main Grandstand | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-turn-1 | Turn 1 | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-turn-3 | Turns 3–5 | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-turn-3 | Turns 3–5 | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-turn-11 | Turn 11 | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-grand-plaza | Grand Plaza | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-grand-plaza | Grand Plaza | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-grand-plaza | Grand Plaza | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-grand-plaza | Grand Plaza | recommended | 2026 | Your reserved ticket is required to enter the seating section. |
| austin-gate-turn-1 | Turn 1 | recommended | 2026 | General Admission covers viewing banks, without a reserved grandstand seat. |
| austin-gate-turn-3 | Turns 3–5 | recommended | 2026 | General Admission covers viewing banks, without a reserved grandstand seat. |
| austin-gate-turn-6 | Turn 6 | recommended | 2026 | General Admission covers viewing banks, without a reserved grandstand seat. |
| austin-gate-turn-11 | Turn 11 | recommended | 2026 | Enter on the Turn 11 side, then follow the signed spectator route and permitted crossings to the infield. |
| austin-gate-turn-11 | Turn 11 | recommended | 2026 | General Admission covers viewing banks, without a reserved grandstand seat. |
| austin-gate-grand-plaza | Grand Plaza | recommended | 2026 | General Admission covers viewing banks, without a reserved grandstand seat. |
| austin-gate-grand-plaza | Grand Plaza | recommended | 2026 | General Admission covers viewing banks, without a reserved grandstand seat. |
| austin-gate-main | Main Grandstand | recommended | 2026 | Approach on this side of the circuit, then use the check-in and entry instructions supplied by your hospitality host. |
| austin-gate-turn-6 | Turn 6 | recommended | 2026 | Approach on this side of the circuit, then use the check-in and entry instructions supplied by your hospitality host. |
| austin-gate-grand-plaza | Grand Plaza | recommended | 2026 | Approach on this side of the circuit, then use the check-in and entry instructions supplied by your hospitality host. |
| austin-gate-main | Main Grandstand | recommended | 2026 | Approach on this side of the circuit, then use the check-in and entry instructions supplied by your hospitality host. |

#### Visitor Guide

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Heading | Find your ticket entrance. |
| Note | Choose your viewing area for a recommended entrance. Use any specific gate printed on your ticket or hospitality instructions. |
| Event Url | [https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-drft/](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-drft/>) |

#### Gate Opening Hours

| Date | Opens | Time Zone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-22 | 11:30 | America/Chicago |
| 2026-10-23 | 09:00 | America/Chicago |
| 2026-10-24 | 08:30 | America/Chicago |
| 2026-10-25 | 08:30 | America/Chicago |

## Detailed data

The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts.

## Sources and editorial notes

- [COTA · 2026 shuttles; Gates and access — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/ticket/shuttles/>)
- [COTA · 2026 parking and arrival map; Gates and access — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Transit Stops — Source Url; Gates and access — Access Map — Transit Links — Source Url](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/F1USGP-2026_Map_ParkingALL_1920x1920_r1.jpg>)
- [COTA · 2026 arrival guide; Race timetable details — Source Urls; Gates and access — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Transit Stops — Source Url; Gates and access — Access Map — Gate Opening Hours — Source Url](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-drft/>)
- [COTA · American Soundtrack programme](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/lineup/>)
- [COTA / Ticketmaster · concert upgrades](<https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/en/buy/2026-f1-superstage>)
- [Race timetable details — Source Url; Race timetable details — Source Urls](<https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-msc-cruises-united-states-grand-prix-2026.2u6li2pzNhPzL3TSYaagrm>)
- [Race timetable details — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/schedule/>)
- [Race timetable details — Source Urls; Race timetable details — Schedule — Thursday October 22 — Source Url; Race timetable details — Schedule — Friday October 23 — Source Url; Race timetable details — Schedule — Saturday October 24 — Source Url; Race timetable details — Schedule — Sunday October 25 — Source Url](<https://www.f1academy.com/Racing-Series/Results?raceid=27>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Gates — Source Url; Main Grandstand entrance — Source Url; Turn 1 entrance — Source Url; Turns 3–5 entrance — Source Url; Turn 6 entrance — Source Url; Turn 11 entrance — Source Url; Grand Plaza entrance — Source Url; Gates and access — Access Map — Walking Routes — Source Url; Main Grandstand concourse approach — Source Url; Turn 1 concourse approach — Source Url; Turns 3–5 concourse approach — Source Url; Turn 6 concourse approach — Source Url; Turn 11 concourse approach — Source Url; Grand Plaza concourse approach — Source Url; Gate 14 concourse approach — Source Url; Gates and access — Access Map — Ticket Approaches — Source Url](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-USGP-Fan-Guide_r6_B-scaled.jpg>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Gates — Source Url; Gate 14 · Club SI — Source Url; Gates and access — Access Map — Ticket Assignments — Source Url; Gates and access — Access Map — Ticket Assignments 1 — Source Url](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/know-before-you-go-club-si-drft/>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Source Urls](<https://help.thecircuit.com/hc/en-us/articles/39584380916244-Where-does-my-ticket-allow-me-to-access>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/ticket/grandstands-and-reserved-seating-f1/>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-COTA-Map_Grandstand.jpg>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-COTA-Map_Seating_GA.jpg>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/ticket/f1-hospitality/>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/ticket/turn-20-hospitality/>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls](<https://f1experiences.com/2026-united-states-grand-prix/champions-club-3-days>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025-USGP-Fan-Guide-Map.jpg>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/f1/ada/>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls; Gates and access — Access Map — Source Urls](<https://circuitoftheamericas.com/venue-policies/>)
- [Gates and access — Source Urls](<https://help.thecircuit.com/hc/en-us/articles/40009157954324-Grandstand-Seating>)
- Complete page sections — Briefings — Reviewed On: 2026-10-13
- Check what your ticket already includes — Reviewed On: 2026-10-13
- Race timetable details — Reviewed On: 2026-10-13
- Race timetable details — Editorial Notes — Support Time Conflict: 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.
- Race timetable details — Editorial Notes — Pit Walk: 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.
- Gates and access — Last Verified: 2026-10-13
- Gates and access — Map Status: Approximate viewing areas and 2026 entrances. Select your ticket for a recommended approach; Club SI uses exclusive Gate 14.
- Gates and access — Access Map — Last Verified: 2026-10-13

## Guide and hub links

- [Austin F1 Guide 2026: The Insider’s USGP & COTA Playbook](https://above.guide/austin-f1/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1)

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- [Getting to COTA 2026: Shuttles, Parking & Return Travel](https://above.guide/austin-f1/getting-to-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/getting-to-austin)
- [United States Grand Prix 2026 Results: Practice, Qualifying & Race](https://above.guide/austin-f1/results.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/results)

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