2026 Belgian Grand Prix Travel Guide

Plan your trip to the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix on July 17-19. How to get to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, buying F1 tickets, where to stay & more.

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As one of the few remaining tracks which appeared on the Formula 1 calendar in its inaugural season, Spa-Francorchamps has become something of a mecca for motorsport fans. Located in the Ardennes forest in the east of Belgium, fans visiting the track for the Belgian Grand Prix can expect action-packed races and unpredictable weather conditions.

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2026 Belgian Grand Prix Tickets

There’s a good selection of grandstands to choose from at Spa. Read our detailed guide to buying Belgian Grand Prix tickets.

Where To Stay near Spa

From camping to luxury hotels, here’s our guide to the best places to stay near Spa Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix

How to Get Around

The best ways to get to Spa-Francorchamps, including advice on trains, buses, shuttles and driving to the circuit.

TRAVEL ADVICE

Trackside at Spa-Francorchamps

Find information about entering the circuit, the F1 schedule, support categories and trackside activities in our complete trackside guide for the Belgian Grand Prix.

TRACKSIDE GUIDE

Belgian Grand Prix Facebook Group

Join our Facebook group for fans attending the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. Have your questions answered by our friendly community of race-going F1 fans.

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP

Budget Planner

How much does it cost to attend the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix? Learn more about the the price of F1 tickets, accommodation & spending money with our budget planner.

PLAN YOUR BUDGET

Race Facts & History

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps first hosted Grand Prix racing events as far back as 1925, on a much longer 14km layout. Learn more about Spa’s history.

What to See & Do in Belgium

Read more about the top attractions to see away from the circuit during your visit to the Belgian Grand Prix, including the best of Brussels.

BELGIUM’S TOP ATTRACTIONS

Start Planning Your Trip to Belgium

Timezone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) is observed when the race is held in July (GMT +1 hour, or UTC + 2 hours).
Currency: EURO (EUR). Bills for restaurants & taxis include a service charge, but you can reward good service with a tip of up to 10%.
Language: Spa Francorchamps is located in the French speaking part of Belgium. Dutch, German and English are also widely spoken at the track.
Power Sockets: Type E (230 V / 50 Hz), like the rest of continental Europe.
Driving: You drive on the right-hand side of the road in Belgium.
Tap Water: Safe to drink.
More Info: Belgian Tourism Official Website

Tourist Visa

Belgium is part of the Schengen area, a group of 29 European countries (not including the UK or Ireland) with a common visa policy and no internal borders. If you are traveling from the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or the UK, you should be granted visa-free entry upon arrival for up to 90 days. Learn more about the Schengen Zone.

Weather

It rains a lot in Belgium, especially in the hilly Ardennes region where the Spa Francorchamps circuit is located. Fans who attended the rained out 2021 race know this all too well. The weather can change very quickly here, so you need to be prepared for storms with good quality wet weather gear and waterproof shoes. By the same token, the weather can also be very sunny and warm during the European summer, with temperatures around 25-30ºC (77- 86ºF) not uncommon.

Health

Belgium is a first-world country with excellent healthcare. If you are a European citizen, get yourself an EHIC card so you access local health services if the need arises. You should also have travel insurance in place, in case of an emergency.

Safety

Belgium is a generally safe country to visit as a tourist. As with anywhere, you need to be more aware of your belongings and surroundings on public transport and around places such as train stations. You shouldn’t have any particular issues at Spa Francorchamps, though we don’t recommend leaving valuables in your car or your tent in the campsite.

Belgian Grand Prix FAQ

The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix will take place on July 17-19.

Tickets are already on sale for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. Learn more in our Ticket Buying Guide.

If you want views of the pits and start/finish/podium, then choose Gold 1. Otherwise, there are good views of La Source from Gold 8. The best views of Eau Rouge/Raidillon are in the new permanent Gold 3 grandstand. More information can be found in our Ticket Buying Guide.

Camping remains popular at Spa-Francorchamps, and certainly makes getting to and from the circuit easier. Nearby towns are also worth considering, including Francorchamps, Stavelot, Malmedy and Spa. For a better selection of places to stay, Liège (Belgium), Aachen (Germany), Maastricht (Netherlands) and Luxembourg are also within commuting distance of the circuit. Learn more in our Accommodation Guide.

Despite its rural location, there are City Shuttles, trains and buses which can help you get to Spa-Francorchamps. Driving yourself there is also an option. Learn more in our Getting Around Guide for the Belgian Grand Prix.

The Belgian Grand Prix is relatively affordable. Most ticket prices for the 2026 race have risen from last year by around 5%, though prices did not change for cheaper ticket categories. Taking into account the cost of race tickets, accommodation and spending money, the average cost for a weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix is estimated to be approximately €1,370 EUR. Learn more in our Budget Planner.

Buyers of a special Silver 6 grandstand ticket were entitled to a pit lane walk at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. Details for 2026 have not yet been announced.

Belgium was not chosen to host an F1 sprint race in 2026. Sprint races will be held in China, Miami, Canada, Britain, Netherlands and Singapore.

Confirmed support categories at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix are Formula 2, Formula 3 and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Learn more in Trackside.

There are no big name trackside concerts at the Belgian Grand Prix but local acts usually perform across the weekend in the Fan Zone. Learn more in Trackside.

Belgian Grand Prix News

2026 Porsche Supercup Calendar Confirmed

The 2026 calendar for the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup has been announced, with eight rounds supporting European F1 race weekends.

389,000 Attend 2025 Belgian Grand Prix Weekend

Formula 1 has announced a weekend attendance figure of 389,000 at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix – the highest in Spa-Francorchamps’ history on the calendar.

2026 Formula 2 & Formula 3 Calendars Announced

Both of Formula 1’s feeder series, Formula 2 and Formula 3 have revealed their 2026 calendars. Here’s where and when each series will be racing in 2026.

RANKED: Top 10 F1 Circuits for General Admission in 2026

Seeing F1 live doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s our ranking of the best circuits on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar for general admission tickets.

2026 European F1 Camping Guide

Everything you need to know about camping at a European Formula 1 race in 2026. Prices, availability, useful links and more.

RANKED: Top 10 F1 Races to Attend in 2025 for Trackside Views

From historic rural tracks to purpose-built stadiums and city centre street circuits, learn about the Top 10 circuits on the 2025 F1 calendar for trackside views.

Readers’ Experiences at Spa – 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

Mitchell, Max, Ger, Raj & Lyndsey share their experiences attending this year’s Belgian Grand Prix at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

Adam’s Travel Report – 2022 Belgian Grand Prix

Adam Rosales shares his experiences and tips for getting the most out of your Belgian Grand Prix weekend at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

I was at Spa for the 1990 Belgian Grand Prix

Nigel Barrett caught a lucky break at the 1990 Belgian Grand Prix and ended up working in the Paddock. He shares his memories and awesome photos from the weekend.

About Belgium

Belgium is a small country in northwest Europe with a population of over 11 million and two main regions; Flanders in the North is Flemish speaking (a language similar to Dutch), whilst the southern region of Wallonia is French speaking. The capital of Brussels (Bruxelles in French) is an important center of international politics, home to both the main institutions of the European Union and NATO.

Belgians are often described as warm, pragmatic and community-minded, with a culture shaped by both Latin and Germanic influences. The country is famously multicultural, with Brussels in particular being one of the most international cities in Europe. Visitors to Belgium can expect a mix of historic charm, modern European vibrancy and a welcoming atmosphere.

Belgium holds a special place in motorsport history thanks to the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, home of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. Nestled in the Ardennes forest, Spa is regarded as one of the most iconic and challenging tracks in the world, loved by drivers and fans alike. Beyond Formula 1, Belgium also has a strong cycling tradition and regularly hosts some of the sport’s most prestigious races.

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