United States Grand Prix
Tickets & Weekend Packages
Plan your COTA race weekend with grandstand tickets, hospitality, hotels, and custom travel options in Austin.
Independent provider — not affiliated with Formula 1 or COTA.
Ways To Experience The USGP
Whether you are attending for the race, the concerts, or a full Austin weekend, there are several ways to experience Circuit of the Americas.
Turn 1 and Main Grandstand are among the most requested premium seating areas, with strong sightlines for Lap 1, the pit lane, and the podium depending on location.
Most RequestedPremium hospitality can include food and beverage, elevated viewing, climate-controlled or shaded spaces, and select pit-lane experiences depending on the product.
Premium AccessFlexible grounds access, popular hillside viewing zones, fan areas, and the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday headline concerts. The best-value way to experience the race weekend.
Grounds AccessClient entertainment, team outings, and larger parties seated together. Group coordination, hospitality, and transport handled as one itinerary.
GroupsAustin hotels near the circuit paired with your race access. One contact, one itinerary, everything confirmed before you travel.
Full PackageTickets, hotel, ground transport, and on-the-ground support across the full event period, with Grand PrixView Thursday available as an add-on. Arrive, and everything is already in place.
Full WeekendInventory moves in waves. Turn 1 and Main Grandstand premium seats, hospitality, and hotel blocks near the circuit go first — often 4 to 6 months out. Groups planning together should reach out early rather than waiting on the official schedule.
Who This Is For
The USGP draws a wide mix. Most of our clients see themselves in one of these — often more than one.
Attending your first Grand Prix. We steer you to the right seat and handle the rest so nothing gets lost in translation.
You know Turn 1 from Turn 12. We get you the exact vantage point you want before it sells out.
Client outings and team weekends in a world-class setting. Hospitality, seating, and transport coordinated together.
The race is the anchor; the city does the rest. We build the full Austin weekend around your tickets.
Why Travelers Choose Xenia
Planning a Formula 1 weekend involves more than choosing a ticket. We help coordinate seating, hospitality, hotels, and travel details so everything works together.
Turn 1, Main Grandstand, and hospitality with confirmed positions — not pending availability or guesswork.
We confirm your group is seated together before payment. Essential for corporate outings and larger parties.
We know which properties sit closest to the circuit and which sell out first — and we help you book before the window closes.
Tickets transferred to your phone before you travel — no waiting and no surprises at the gate.
A real team, local to the event. We answer questions before you commit and stay reachable through race week.
Tickets, hotels, transport, and concerts handled together. One contact, one itinerary, everything confirmed.
Circuit Essentials
The quick orientation on COTA before you plan your weekend.
Choose Your View
Picked a grandstand package above? Here’s exactly what each position gives you. No two seats at COTA deliver the same race — pick the moment that matters most.
The centrepiece of COTA. Sit directly opposite the pit lane with clear sightlines across all team garages, the full start/finish straight, and the best possible view of the podium ceremony. Pit-stop strategy windows play out in real time — you can count crews readying before the driver even radios in. The non-negotiable seat if you want the full experience from one location.
Premium hospitality upgrades and pit lane walk access available through Xenia. Contact us →
The most dramatic grandstand corner in North American racing. Cars rocket up a steep, massive crest and attack a heavy braking zone while climbing 133 feet into a wide, blind hairpin apex. This combination makes it the premier spot for opening-lap drama, daring divebombs, and lock-ups. The steep incline creates an incredible natural stadium perspective where you can see down the main straight. Book early — this is typically among the first grandstand sections to sell out.
Premium Turn 1 seats available through Xenia while allocation lasts. Reserve now →
Entry to COTA’s celebrated high-speed esses complex — six linked corners inspired by Maggotts-Becketts at Silverstone. From Turn 4 you watch cars set up for this sequence, making the aero balance and mechanical balance of each car plainly visible as they transition direction at high speed. Less overtaking drama than Turn 1, but far more technically revealing. Popular with fans who know what they’re looking at.
The overlooked gem on the COTA seating map. Turn 6 sits at the top of the esses complex with an elevated, panoramic sightline across the entire sequence — from T3 through T9 — rather than just one corner of it. While T4 shows the entry and T9 shows the exit, Turn 6 shows the whole thing: you can watch cars working through all six linked corners simultaneously. Technical fans consistently rate this as one of the best overall viewing positions on the circuit.
The exit of the esses complex — where the accumulated gains or errors from the previous five corners get resolved into a straight-line result. A car that’s threaded the esses perfectly exits T9 on rails; one that’s struggled arrives sideways. You see the consequence of the whole sequence played out in front of you, plus a clear run toward the back section. One of the better value positions on the circuit for race day.
The apex of COTA overtaking action. Positioned directly at the end of the massive 1-kilometer back straight, cars arrive at top speeds of over 200 mph before slamming on the brakes into a sharp, low-speed left-hand corner. This is where DRS-assisted passes are completed, defensive cover lines are drawn, and major errors unfold under late braking pressure. The grandstand layout also gives you an expansive sweeping panoramic view of the technical infield complex from Turn 13 through Turn 16.
Turn 12 premium seating configurations are available for booking now. Reserve seats →
A fan favorite inside COTA’s massive stadium section. From Turn 15, you sit directly across the highly technical, low-speed complex that filters out of the long straight. Because cars slow down significantly to navigate the linked curves, you get sustained, close-up views of the drivers working the wheels through Turns 12, 13, 14, and 15. An exceptionally comfortable zone with great fan engagement and continuous on-track action.
A highly technical, fast, and penalizing off-camber left-hand sweep right before the entry to the pit lane. Turn 19 forces cars to battle sliding understeer while transitioning at speed. This is a critical viewing zone for late-session track limits infractions and surprise spins as drivers push boundaries trying to launch onto the front straight. It provides an excellent, fast-paced perspective of pure mechanical capability right at the close of the lap.
Turn 19 grandstand tickets available through Xenia. Reserve now →
The largest GA zone and the most popular. The natural hillside behind the Turn 1 grandstand gives you an elevated, unreserved view of the approach and braking zone — the same drama as the Turn 1 grandstand but standing, free to move, and significantly cheaper. Gets crowded early on race day; arrive by 10 AM for a good position on the slope.
The GA zone in the infield near the back section of the circuit. Less crowded than The Hill, with views across the back esses. Good for fans who want more space and a different circuit perspective. Some movement is possible between GA zones during the event — check COTA’s current GA policy before arrival as access rules vary year to year.
Standing access in the main infield and general concourse area near the start/finish straight. Gives flexibility to move between viewing points throughout the weekend. GA tickets are the entry-level product — full access to the circuit perimeter, concerts, and fan zones without a reserved seat. Best suited to attendees who want the full festival atmosphere over a fixed race view.
GA tickets are available as part of full weekend packages through Xenia. Contact us →
Race Weekend
The 2026 United States Grand Prix uses the traditional Grand Prix format: practice Friday, final practice and qualifying Saturday, and the race Sunday. COTA also opens a day early for Grand PrixView Thursday.
Formula 1 session times shown are the confirmed 2026 local Austin times currently published by Formula 1. Thursday activity times and supporting-event details may be updated by COTA closer to race week.
Concert Nights
Three headline performances across the race weekend — Friday and Saturday on the Germania Insurance Super Stage, and a post-race closing show Sunday at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.
Getting In & Out
USGP traffic is substantial. Choose your parking, shuttle, or rideshare plan before race weekend and follow COTA’s lot-specific routing on event days.
Getting Here
COTA sits 15 miles southeast of downtown Austin. Plan your inbound route before the weekend — traffic management is aggressive on race days.
Austin & Surroundings
Austin hotel inventory moves fast for USGP weekend. Book early for the strongest selection. Xenia manages accommodation as part of full-weekend packages.
Common Questions
When is the 2026 United States Grand Prix?
The Formula 1 race weekend runs Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, with the Grand Prix starting at 3:00 PM CT on Sunday. COTA also opens Thursday, October 22 for Grand PrixView, making 2026 a four-day event. This is a traditional Grand Prix weekend — there is no sprint race at COTA this year.
What can I bring into the circuit?
For major races, bags must be no larger than 12″x12″x20″ and are subject to security screening. COTA currently permits an empty Camelbak, one empty water bottle up to 32 oz, a small hand-held umbrella, portable collapsible chairs, binoculars, and personal camera equipment. Concert upgrade areas can have stricter bag rules, so check COTA’s current venue policy before race week.
Can I bring a camera to the circuit?
For Formula 1, COTA currently permits personal cameras and detachable lenses. Tripods, bipods, monopods, and detachable telephoto lenses are not permitted inside the gates. Policies can change, so check the current COTA venue rules before arrival.
Can I move between grandstands during the race?
General admission tickets provide access to eligible GA viewing areas, while reserved grandstand tickets are assigned to a specific stand and section. A reserved ticket does not grant access to other reserved grandstands. Concert access and upgraded viewing areas depend on the ticket product, so check the current event map and ticket terms for race week.
What’s the weather like in Austin for the Grand Prix?
Late October in Austin can still be warm during the day, with cooler evenings and fast-changing conditions. Sun, wind, and rain are all possible across a long race weekend. Check the forecast immediately before travel, use sun protection, and bring a compact rain layer for changing weather.
What’s included in a Xenia race package?
Xenia packages are custom-built per client and typically include race tickets (grandstand or hospitality), hotel accommodation for the full event period, ground transportation coordination, circuit planning briefings, and on-the-ground support during the event. We also assist with dining reservations, flight planning, and pre- or post-event Austin extensions. Contact us to build a package.
When should I book?
The USGP is one of Formula 1’s largest-attended weekends, with recent weekend attendance topping 400,000. Premium grandstands, hospitality, and well-located Austin hotels can tighten months in advance. If you are planning a group or want a specific section, earlier is usually better for selection and coordination.
Tell us your preferred grandstand, group size, and what you need. We’ll respond with confirmed options — tickets, hotel, and transport built around your schedule.