Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2026 in Austin
October 23–25, 2026 at Circuit of The Americas: Formula 1’s Texas round — practice, qualifying, race day, and Austin lodging logistics.
- Oct 23–25, 2026
- Circuit of The Americas
Austin, TX - paid
The short version
The Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix 2026 runs Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25 at Circuit of The Americas southeast of Austin. F1’s official calendar lists practice and qualifying across Friday and Saturday with race day Sunday; local fan guides also note Thursday, October 22 programming around the campus. Buy official tickets early and treat shuttle or rideshare plans as part of the purchase.
Background
COTA has hosted the United States Grand Prix since 2012 — a purpose-built Tilke circuit with elevation and a downtown Austin nightlife tax. Same autumn window often overlaps Mecum Dallas/Fort Worth a few hours north; pick one live priority if you are flying in for a short trip.
Verified details
- F1 calendar weekend: October 23–25, 2026.
- Venue: Circuit of The Americas, 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617.
- Official hub: formula1.com/en/racing/2026/united-states.
- Thursday, October 22 fan/campus programming appears on local COTA guides — verify against your ticket product.
Planning tips
- Official F1 weekend is October 23–25; confirm whether your ticket SKU includes any Thursday campus access before you book lodging for the 22nd.
- COTA is outside central Austin — shuttles, parking products, and a hard departure plan matter more than a downtown hotel walk.
- Same calendar pocket as Mecum Dallas/Fort Worth (Oct 21–24). You can sample both only with ruthless time splits; do not assume one Uber covers both.
- Reconfirm session times on formula1.com the week you travel — practice windows shift year to year.
Common questions
- When is the 2026 United States Grand Prix?
- Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, per Formula 1’s 2026 calendar.
- Where is Circuit of The Americas?
- Southeast of downtown Austin at 9201 Circuit of The Americas Boulevard. Plan transit or parking products; it is not a walkable downtown street circuit.
- Does it conflict with Mecum Dallas the same week?
- Mecum Dallas/Fort Worth runs October 21–24, 2026. Overlap is real for travelers who want both — choose a primary event before you book.
- Is Austin F1 the same weekend as Las Vegas F1?
- No. Las Vegas is November 19–21, 2026 on the official F1 calendar — a separate trip.
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