F1 Miami 2026 Dates and Official Schedule
The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix is scheduled to return to the Miami International Autodrome in 2026, with the race weekend typically held in early May, aligning with the broader Formula 1 calendar and the existing Miami date slot. The event is organized by Formula 1 and the City of Miami Gardens, with the circuit located around Hard Rock Stadium. The 2026 edition will be the sixth running of the Miami Grand Prix, continuing the event's place on the Formula 1 World Championship schedule. Official dates are confirmed by Formula 1 and the event promoter, and ticketing is managed through the official Formula 1 ticketing partner, with the event following the standard three-day format of practice, qualifying, and race days. For the latest official schedule, see the Formula 1 calendar page Formula 1 2026 Calendar.
Formula 1 has confirmed that the 2026 season will feature a revised calendar structure, with the Miami Grand Prix retaining its position as a key North American round alongside the United States Grand Prix in Austin and the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. The Miami race weekend typically spans Friday through Sunday, with free practice sessions on Friday, qualifying on Saturday, and the main race on Sunday. The event is classified as a Formula 1 World Championship round, and all sessions are broadcast globally through the official Formula 1 broadcast partners. The 2026 dates will be finalized in the official Formula 1 season announcement, with the Miami round expected to follow the established early-May window used in previous editions. The event promoter and the City of Miami Gardens continue to coordinate logistics, hospitality, and local infrastructure to support the Grand Prix weekend.
Miami International Autodrome Layout and Circuit Details
The Miami International Autodrome is a temporary street circuit built around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, featuring a 3.363-mile layout with 19 turns. The circuit includes a high-speed approach to Turn 1, a tight hairpin complex, and a long back straight that runs parallel to the stadium exterior. The track is designed by Formula 1 in collaboration with the event organizers, and it meets FIA Grade 1 circuit standards for safety, barriers, and run-off areas. The 2026 configuration remains consistent with the current layout, with no major redesigns announced as of the latest public information from Formula 1 and the City of Miami Gardens.
The circuit's pit lane is located on the main straight adjacent to the stadium, and the paddock facilities are situated in the stadium's parking areas, with temporary structures erected for race operations. The Miami Grand Prix features a DRS activation zone that covers the main straight, and the track surface is a temporary asphalt laid over the existing stadium grounds. The event requires extensive temporary infrastructure, including grandstands, hospitality suites, and media centers, all of which are dismantled after the race weekend. The circuit's proximity to Miami International Airport and major highways supports the logistics of team transport, freight, and spectator access for the 2026 event.
Ticketing, Hospitality, and Event Operations for F1 Miami 2026
Ticket packages for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix are sold through the official Formula 1 ticketing platform, with categories ranging from general admission to premium hospitality and team hospitality experiences. General admission tickets provide access to designated viewing areas around the circuit, while grandstand seats offer reserved viewing positions along the main straight and the Turn 1 complex. Hospitality packages include access to exclusive lounges, catering, and paddock club areas, with some options providing trackside viewing and garage access. The official Formula 1 ticketing partner manages all sales, and ticket availability is released in phases, with early-b