2026 Belgian Grand Prix
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We’ve compiled all the information you need to know if you are attending the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 17-19.
Located in the beautiful Ardennes mountains, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is one of the most historic and picturesque circuits on the current F1 calendar. The undulating 7.004km (4.352m) circuit remains a true test of driver skill and is a must-visit for every F1 fan.
Last-minute ticket inventory is still available with Grand Prix Events! Get affordable 3-day Bronze (General Admission) access, a choice of Gold grandstand seats or enjoy premium all-inclusive hospitality above the pits in the Formula 1 Paddock Club.
Accessing the Circuit
- Location Map: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Driving & Parking: The circuit is located in a rural area, some distance from the largest nearby cities. Traffic can become severely congested near the circuit on race weekend. The promoter recommends using Waze or Google Maps to navigate to the circuit. Several color-coded carparks (Green, Red, Yellow) are located next to the circuit, with parking tickets costing €25 per day. Park and ride options are also available. Learn more here.
- Public Transport: The circuit organizes a City Shuttle City Shuttle bus service from the following cities in the region: Aachen, Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Eindhoven, Liège, Lille, Luxembourg, Maastricht, Mons and Namur. Alternatively, you can take a regular scheduled train service to Verviers, followed by a shuttle bus to the service. More information here.
- Entrance Gates & Opening Times: Gates are open at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix on Friday from 06:00-22:00 (last entry 19:30), Saturday from 06:00-21:00 (last entry 17:35) and Sunday from 06:00-20:00 (last entry 17:00). Check your tickets or grandstand location for the best entry gate to minimise walking times. View the promoter FAQs for information about allowed and prohibited items.
F1 Paddock Club at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Paddock Club is situated directly above the pits at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, offering views of the pit lane and start-finish straight. Some sections of the Paddock Club also offer views of the first corner and final corner.
- Finding the Paddock Club, Parking & Shuttles: Parking for the F1 Paddock Club in Belgium is located in P14. From the parking area, the Paddock Club is easily accessible via a nearby tunnel or overpass. Paddock Club shuttles do not operate at this race. View the map and information here here.
- Paddock Club Map: he Paddock Club in Belgium is arranged over two floors (first and second), with the entrance on the ground floor. At either end of the Paddock Club on the second floor, you will find Club Lounges, which are open to all guests. There is no rooftop terrace. Check the map here.
- Paddock Club Schedule: FFind out the opening and closing times at the Belgian Grand Prix, as well as timings for the all-important pit lane walks and track tours. Download the schedule here.
- F1 Paddock Club App: We recommend downloading the official app for the guest guide and latest trackside updates. You will also need the app in order to enter the daily ballot for track tours. Download here: Apple / Google Play
2026 Belgian Grand Prix Weekend Schedule
Support categories at this year’s Belgian Grand Prix will be Formula 2, Formula 3 and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. There will also be demonstration runs by historic F1 cars on all three days of race weekend. The local F1 times for this year’s Belgian Grand Prix are listed below.
The full on-track timetable is available here.
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Friday, July 17
- 13:30-14:30: Free Practice 1
- 17:00-18:00: Free Practice 2
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Saturday, July 18
- 12:30-13:30: Free Practice 3
- 16:00-17:00: Qualifying
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Sunday, July 19
- 15:00-17:00: Formula 1 Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix 2026 (44 laps or 120 minutes)
Trackside Entertainment at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix
- Fan Zone: The main Fan Zone with a large stage is located on the outside of the circuit close to the iconic Eau Rouge/Raidillon corners. Here you will find the largest concentration of food and drink vendors, merch stands, and interactive exhibits.
- Food & Drink: Food and drink vendors are located close to all grandstands, and around the circuit in the Bronze (general admission) areas. Free water refill stations are located around the circuit.
- Payment: The circuit is a cashless venue. You can pay with debit/credit card, or purchase and add credit to a cashless card (you can buy this card with cash).
- Trackside Concerts: The main stage in the Fan Zone hosts DJs and concerts throughout race weekend. This year’s post-race headliner is Belgian DJ, Lost Frequencies. The F1 drivers will also be appearing on stage, on either Friday or Saturday. View the fan zone stage schedule here.
F1 Experiences at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix
F1 Experiences offers grandstand and hospitality packages at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, including the F1 Paddock Club and two Champions Club suites. Currently available packages are listed on f1experiences.com.
Everything you need to know about packages, event timings and meeting points, as well as hotels and transfers, can be found on the guest information page.
Elevate your weekend at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix
Get the most from your time trackside at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix with our tips!
- FIFA World Cup 2026: The final of this year’s football world cup takes place at 21:00 on Sunday, July 19. You will be able to watch the match on the big screens in the fan zones at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (car parks near the circuit will also stay open later to allow fans to leave after the match).
- Pit Lane Walks: There is no public pit lane walk at the Belgian Grand Prix, though there will be a charity pit lane walk on Thursday that’s also open to buyers of "Silver 6 & Pitlane Walk" tickets. F1 Experiences also offers an Exclusive Pit Lane Walk on Thursday with selected packages. From Friday to Sunday, guests in the F1 Paddock Club can take part in daily pit lane walks at allotted times.
Please Note: This information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change. We are not responsible for any inaccurate information displayed.