Mexico City Grand Prix 2026: Schedule, Grandstands, Tickets & Getting There

The Mexico City Grand Prix runs Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The race starts Sunday at 2pm local time, and it is not a sprint weekend: Friday and Saturday are practice and qualifying.

It also lands on the same weekend as the city's Day of the Dead parade, so Mexico City will be full. Here is what is confirmed for 2026, what is only known from last year, and how to plan around it.

The Essentials

Session Times

Times are from the official Grand Prix site. Mexico City does not change its clocks, so the race is at 20:00 GMT. Watching from the US East Coast? Daylight saving time ends that same Sunday morning, which puts lights out at 3pm Eastern.

Tickets: Where Things Stand

The main sale phases sold out months ago. The presale, early sale and general sale all ran in November 2025, and the organizer announced all three as sold out. A final cardholder post-sale followed in May 2026.

Still, check grandstand by grandstand. Ticketmaster México shows availability in some zones. It changes daily, so look directly before you decide rather than trusting what you read last week.

Ticketmaster is the only official channel. Anything offered through social media, group chats or resale sites is a real risk — sold-out events attract counterfeit tickets.

Your ticket lives on your phone. Tickets are digital and managed in the México GP account on Ticketmaster. The barcode refreshes constantly, so a screenshot will not get you in. You can add it to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.

Transfers. If you bought for a group, send each ticket through the account's transfer option; the recipient accepts it by email. Do it days ahead, not at the gate.

First-option right. New for 2026: buyers can reserve the same seat for 2027 and 2028. It is not a ticket and does not get you into anything this year.

We don't publish prices: they vary by zone and sale phase, and a wrong number costs readers money.

What Each Grandstand Sees

These descriptions come from the official zones page — useful for picking a seat based on what you want to watch.

Main straight. Grandstands 1 and 2 see the ceremony, the start, the pit stops and the checkered flag. 2A sits mid-straight, where cars brake for Turn 1.

Turns 1–3. 3A is just before Turn 1. Grandstand 4 has a side view of Turns 1 to 3. Grandstand 5 faces that complex and the back straight, with plenty of overtaking; 5A also covers Turns 1 to 3.

Back straight and the Recorte Rebaque. Grandstand 6 looks onto the exit to the back straight. 6A covers braking for Turn 4 and the Recorte Rebaque; 6B the approach to it.

Turns 4–8. Grandstands 7 through 12 sit on one of the most technical sections of the lap.

Estadio GNP Seguros. The lap runs through the stadium, formerly known as Foro Sol. It holds the Gold Boxes (south and north) and Grandstands 14 South and 15 North, with a view of the podium and the weekend's party atmosphere.

Other options. Zona Plus Banamex is partly covered. Two Accessible Zones are reserved for people with disabilities, with non-transferable tickets.

Getting to the Track

Leave the car. The circuit has no public parking, so plan on public transport from the start.

This is what worked in 2025, according to that year's official guide. The 2026 version comes out closer to the race, so check it before you go:

• Metro Line 9: Velódromo, Ciudad Deportiva and Puebla stations.
• Metrobús Line 2: Iztacalco and UPIICSA stations.
• Trolleybus Line 2: stops at Ciudad Deportiva, Puerta 8, Puebla and Av. Río Churubusco.
• Ticket2Ride: the official shuttle from points around the city. It is already on sale for 2026 on Ticketmaster, separately — it does not include your race ticket.

In 2025, gates were open 8am to 8pm. On race day, give yourself time.

What to Bring — and What Not To

The 2026 list is not out yet. These were the 2025 rules, a fair guide until then:

• Bags: up to 10 × 15 × 30 cm, ideally clear.
• Not allowed: selfie sticks, flares or smoke bombs, bicycles, musical instruments, pets.
• Allowed: cameras with lenses up to 300 mm, binoculars, flags without poles.

Most grandstands are open to the sky: bring sunscreen, a cap and something for rain.

The Same Weekend in Mexico City

Formula 1 is not the only big thing happening from October 30 to November 1:

• Day of the Dead Grand Parade — Saturday, October 31, along Paseo de la Reforma, free. If you are at qualifying that day, don't count on crossing the city quickly. The full picture is in our Day of the Dead Mexico 2026 guide.
• Mexico Tech Week — October 26 to November 1, with sessions spread across the city.

With all three on the same weekend, book accommodation now if you are coming from abroad.

FAQ

When is the Mexico City Grand Prix 2026? Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

What time is the race? Sunday, November 1 at 2pm local time, which is 20:00 GMT and 3pm US Eastern. Qualifying is Saturday, October 31 at 3pm local.

Is there a sprint race in Mexico City in 2026? No. It is a standard weekend with three practice sessions, qualifying and the race.

Where can I buy tickets? Only through Ticketmaster México. The main phases sold out in November 2025, but some zones show availability — check grandstand by grandstand.

Will a screenshot of my ticket work? No. Tickets are digital with a refreshing barcode; open them from the app or your phone's wallet.

Is there parking at the circuit? Not for the public. Take Metro Line 9, Metrobús Line 2, the trolleybus, or the official Ticket2Ride shuttle.

Is Estadio GNP Seguros the same as Foro Sol? Yes. It is the same stadium under a new name, and the lap runs through it.

Summary

October 30 – November 1, race on Sunday at 2pm local, no sprint. Buy or check availability only on Ticketmaster México, keep your ticket in your phone (not a screenshot), take public transport because there is no parking, and check the official 2026 access guide in race week. If you can, stay for Saturday's Day of the Dead parade.

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