Trackside at Hard Rock Stadium – 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Entrance gates, on-track schedule and concert information for F1 fans attending the 2026 Miami Grand Prix Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium

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• The 2026 Miami Grand Prix is scheduled on May 1-3
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The fourth edition of the Miami Grand Prix in 2025 saw 275,000 fans attend the race over 3 days. Oscar Piastri claimed victory for McLaren. Organization is improving year on year at the Miami Grand Prix, though Florida heat and humidity are a constant challenge. Choosing a covered grandstand is definitely a good idea for the Miami Grand Prix. Otherwise, we recommend taking lots of refreshment breaks and getting shade where you can. Keep reading for everything you need to know about attending the 2026 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome.

2026 Miami Grand Prix: Need to Know

• Circuit Opening Times: The circuit is open to fans from 11:30-20:00 on Friday (May 1), 10:00-19:00 on Saturday (May 2) and 08:00-19:00 on Sunday (May 3) at the 2026 Miami GP. It’s worth noting that the gates open after the start of on-track action on both Friday and Saturday; it remains to be seen if the organizer plans to bring opening times forward on these days. There are no pass outs at the Miami Grand Prix. Your ticket only grants you one entrance to the circuit each day.
• Entry Gates: Five main entrance gates are available at Miami International Autodrome. Four of these are located on the south side of the circuit (Gates 2,3,4,5) and one on the north side (Gate 8). Check their locations on the interactive map linked below.
• Circuit Map: Click here for an interactive circuit map with entrance gates and directions, circuit zones, grandstands, food and drink vendors, and more.
• Clear Bag Policy & Prohibited Items: Miami International Autodrome operates a clear bag policy. Bag searches and airport-style screening will take place at entry gates. More information about the clear bag policy and prohibited items at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix is listed at the bottom of this post.
• Parking: Limited parking is available at multiple lots near the circuit, some of which are within walking distance of the circuit and some which require a free shuttle transfer. Parking gates open half an hour before the circuit gates, at 11:00 on Friday (May 1), 09:30 on Saturday (May 2) and 07:30 on Sunday (May 3). Learn more about parking here. More information about getting to the circuit can be found in our Getting Around Guide.
• Payment: Miami International Autodrome is a cashless venue. ATMs are not available at the circuit. Cash is not accepted at parking gates, box office, concessions, and retail locations. Cash can be converted into pre-paid VISA gift cards at any Guest Experience Headquarters location.
• WiFi: Free WiFi is available in designated areas of the Miami International Autodrome. To connect, select #HRSFREEWIFI or #BHTCFREEWIFI from the network list, as applicable.
• Apps: Download the official app for the race by searching for “F1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GP” in your app store or clicking the following links: Apple / Google Play.
• American Express (Amex) Cardholder Perks: Various perks are available for Amex cardholders at the race, including free race radios, Amex priority lanes for some fan activations and entry to either the Amex Trackside Lounge (Amex Platinum Card and Centurion Members +1 guest) or Amex Lounge (Amex Platinum Card and Centurion Members). Learn more here.
• Campus Zones: Miami International Autodrome is divided into eight zones, all of which have entry/exit gates, restrooms, food/beverage areas and merchandise stalls. The eight zones are as follows: West Campus, The Fountains. The Beach. Paddock District, MIA Marina, North Campus. Hard Rock Stadium & East Campus. Check the interactive campus map here.

2026 Miami Grand Prix Schedule

• On-Track Schedule: The full timetable for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix has now been published and is listed below. Please note that the only F1 practice session on Friday has been extended from 60 minutes to 90 minutes.
• Sprint Race: F1’s sprint format returns to Miami in 2026.
• Support Categories: Porsche Carrera Cup North America, McLaren Trophy America and Formula 2 are the confirmed support categories in 2026. Formula 2 is a late addition to the support schedule. Learn more here.
• Post-Race Track Invasion & Podium Performance: It’s allowed for fans to enter the track after the race for the podium ceremony, which takes place on the opposite side of the stadium from the Main Straight (check campus map).

Thursday, April 30

• 17:35-18:05: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – First Practice Session
• 18:30-19:00: McLaren Trophy America – First Practice Session
• 19:10-21:10: F1 Experiences – Pit Lane Walk, Trophy Photo, Guided Track Tour

Friday, May 1

• 10:00-10:45: FIA Formula 2 – First Practice Session
• 11:00-12:00: F1 Car Presentation (Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk)
• 11:00: Parking Gates Open
• 11:30: Campus Gates Open
• 12:00-13:30: Formula 1 – First Practice Session (FP1)
• 14:30-15:00: FIA Formula 2 – Qualifying
• 15:25-15:55: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Second Practice Session
• 16:30-17:14: Formula 1 – Sprint Qualifying
• 18:15-18:45: McLaren Trophy America – Second Practice Session
• 19:10-19:40: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Second Practice Session
• 20:00: Venue Gates Close

Saturday, May 2

• 09:30: Parking Gates Open
• 10:00: Campus Gates Open
• 10:00-10:50: FIA Formula 2 – Sprint Race (23 laps or 45 mins)
• 12:00-12:30: Formula 1 – Sprint (19 laps or 60 mins)
• 13:45-14:15: McLaren Trophy America – Qualifying Session
• 14:45-15:30: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – First Race (40 mins +1 lap)
• 16:00-17:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying
• 18:00-18:45: McLaren Trophy America – First Race (40 mins)
• 18:55-19:55: F1 Experiences – Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo
• 19:00: Venue Gates Close

Sunday, May 3

• 07:30: Parking Gates Open
• 08:00: Campus Gates Open
• 08:30-09:15: McLaren Trophy America – Second Race (40 mins +1 lap)
• 11:05-11:50: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Second Race (40 mins +1 lap)
• 12:30-13:35: FIA Formula 2 – Feature Race (32 laps or 60 mins)
• 14:00-14:30: Formula 1 – Drivers’ Parade
• 15:44-15:46: National Anthem
• 16:00-18:00: Crypto.com Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2026 (57 laps or 12 minutes)
• 19:00: Venue Gates Close

Musical Performances at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Throughout race weekend, the Hard Rock Beach Club at the circuit plays host to regular big-name performances. A separate ticket is required for entry to the Hard Rock Beach Club, though fans seated in the Marina grandstands can still hear the concerts (and some will be able to see the stage). Performances are also streamed live on video boards throughout the circuit. The confirmed headliners for this year’s Hard Rock Beach Club stage are as follows (learn more here):

• Friday, May 1: Zedd & Nelly
• Saturday, May 2: Marshmello & DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal)
• Sunday, May 3: Loud Luxury & Kane Brown

Fanzones at Miami International Autodrome

Miami International Autodrome is divided into eight zones on race weekend, including an artificial marina complete with dry docked superyachts, a beach zone with swimming pools and plenty of high-end hospitality suites alongside the grandstands. This year, food and drink options within each zone are inspired by iconic Miami neighborhoods such as Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Little Havana, Brickell and Miami Gardens. Learn more here. For a guide to available food and drink options in each fanzone at Miami International Autodrome, click here. Each zone note has restrooms, food/beverage areas and merchandise stalls. Ticket holders can access all zones, with the exception of ticketed premium hospitality areas. Learn more about the zones below, and check their location on the interactive circuit map.

• North Campus presented by Gainbridge: Home to the Start/Finish grandstand, Start/Finish Suites, Turn 1 North grandstand and Amex Trackside Lounge, the North Campus is inspired by Miami’s financial center of Brickell. The Brickell Food Hall features cuisines from Venezuela, Japan, Peru and Argentina.
• West Campus presented by Ticketmaster: The zone featuring the Turn 18 grandstand and Turn 18 Club celebrates Little Havana with music and cuisines from the city’s famed Cuban enclave, as well as an F1 World Champion “Walk of Fame.”
• The Fountains and Promenade: These two zones are home to several hospitality suites, including the Podium Club (Fountains Zone), Mercedes Miami Club (Fountains Zone) and the Champions Club by F1 Experiences (Promenade Zone). Miami’s historic waterfront suburb of Coconut Grove is the inspiration here, with Miami’s art scene also celebrated. Food comes from Miami Slice (pizza), Chèvre (French cuisine) and Barilla (pasta bar). The Fountains zone is also where you’ll find the main F1 Fanzone in Miami.

• The Beach: TheNorth Beach grandstand, South Beach grandstand and Hard Rock Beach Club are located in The Beach Zone, which celebrates Miami Beach and features art deco aesthetics, Cuban food from Havana 1957, coffee from Cortadito and Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian gelato from Cafe Americano. You can also take part in the Red Bull Pitstop Challenge.
• East Campus: Home to the Audi Turn 1 and several Ticketmaster Viewing Decks, the East Campus Zone celebrates the hip and artsy vibes of Wynwood. The area features a walk-through museum, DJ sets and a show car painted live by different artists throughout race weekend.

• The Marina presented by MSC Cruises: Located on the inside of Turns 5-9 and home to the Marina grandstand, Marina Viewing Deck and the all-new MSC Yacht Club (a new hospitality suite modelled on a cruise ship with five decks), The Marina Zone is inspired by Key Biscayne. 
• Hard Rock Stadium: As well as being home to the F1 Paddock, the Hard Rock Stadium is home to several hospitality suites, including The Nine, The 72 Club, Corner Terraces and the Stadium Club. This year, the theme is inspired by the district of Miami Gardens, where the stadium was built forty years ago. Head here for the Community Zone (showcasing work from local schools’ STEAM program and local artists) and check out the cars being auctioned on race weekend by Bonhams (Level 300).
• Sunrise Key presented by Empower: This zone is home to premium hospitality suites, including the Concours Club Lounge and Empower Vista suites at Turn 1. Head here for ‘Motorsport Alley,’ where you can see the support paddock – and check out the cars up close –  from the Porsche Carrera Cup North America and McLaren Trophy North America support categories.

Clear Bag Policy at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Guests are allowed to enter with clear plastic bags no larger than 12” X 6” X 12”, small bags or fanny packs that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″, diaper bags, empty plastic or silicone drinking container up to 32 oz and empty Camelbak- type hydration packs with no pockets. Bag searches will be conducted by security staff utilizing X-Ray technology or searched by hand.  All exterior and interior compartments of the bag shall be searched and cleared of any dangerous or prohibited items. Guests should be prepared to open their bags for inspection and may be asked to shift and possibly remove the contents. For bags that exceed the permissible size or otherwise non-compliant with this policy, guests have the option of returning the impermissible item to their vehicle or checking it at a Guest Experience Bag Check Location available near Entry gates 3, 5, 8, and 14.  The fee for checking a bag will be payable by credit card only and will vary depending on bag size. Bag check will close sixty (60) minutes after gates close. More information about policies for entry to the circuit, including “Guest Code of Conduct” can be found here. Prohibited items at Miami International Autodrome are listed at the end of this post.

Prohibited Items at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix

• All purses or bags that exceed 12′ X 6″ X 12″
• Non-Clear bags that exceed 4.5″x 6.5”
• Alcoholic beverages or illegal substances
• Coolers, ice chests, glass, and thermoses of any kind
• Food and Beverage of any kind with the following exceptions:
• Food in a clear plastic bag for guests with special medical or dietary needs is permitted.
• Factory-sealed, plastic bottles of water that are 20 oz. or less in size are permitted. (Clear, plastic, reusable water bottles are permitted).
• Aerosol cans (e.g., mace, pepper spray, sunscreen, etc.)
• Tents, canopies, large umbrellas, collapsible or non-collapsible chairs, flagpoles
• Video cameras, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, and audio recording devices
• Seat cushions of any size except those for medical needs
• Smoking and the use of electronic or smokeless smoking devices (Vaping)
• Weapons of any kind, including guns, knives, pepper spray, etc.
• Fireworks, flares, explosives, ammunition, or other incendiary devices
• Any animal, except for a service animal or a service animal in training
• Laser pointers, horns, two-way radios, bells, whistles, noise makers or megaphones
• Frisbees, footballs, beachballs or any other projectiles
• Wagons, bicycles, skateboards, hover boards or scooters
• Drones/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Signs, banners, or flags*
• Computer or tablets are not permitted if they are larger than 12” x 12” x 2”
• Any other items deemed inappropriate or dangerous by Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix management

*Signs must be handheld, event-related, in good taste and cannot obstruct another guest’s view or any stadium signage, broadcast cameras or equipment.Signs may not contain commercial messages, logos or political endorsements, or otherwise be inflammatory, indecent or derogatory, as determined by the Miami International Autodrome. Signs may not be hung off of, or attached to, stadium structures, affixed to poles or sticks, or constructed of wood or metal material. Event management reserves the right to confiscate signs that are in violation of stadium policy.