ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s that time again! Racing fans from all over will be heading to the Bay area for the start of the next INDYCAR season.
The 2026 Firestone Grand Prix will be speeding through the streets of St. Pete Feb 27 – March 1.
Here’s what you need to know.
QUICK RECAP:
The 2025 IndyCar season kicked off with an exciting showdown at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, where Alex Palou emerged victorious after an intense battle with two of the sport’s biggest names, Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon.
WHEN IS THE 2026 FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETERSBURG?
The event starts on Thursday, February 27 and goes until Sunday, March 2.
WHERE DO I GET 2026 FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX TICKETS?
GRANDSTAND PRICING
| Day / Location | Cost | Ticket Type |
|---|---|---|
| GOLD – Turn 1 & Turn 10 Grandstands (3-Day Only) | $185 | Adult |
| GOLD – Turn 1 & Turn 10 Grandstands (3-Day Only) | $165 | Junior |
| SILVER – Upper Rows of Pit Lane Grandstands 3-7 (3-Day) | $170 | Adult |
| SILVER – Upper Rows of Pit Lane Grandstands 3-7 (3-Day) | $150 | Junior |
| BRONZE – Lower Rows of Pit Lane Grandstands 3-7 (3-Day) | $140 | Adult |
| BRONZE – Lower Rows of Pit Lane Grandstands 3-7 (3-Day) | $120 | Junior |
| Day / Location | Cost | Ticket Type |
|---|---|---|
| SILVER – Single Day (Saturday or Sunday) | $135 | Adult |
| SILVER – Single Day (Saturday or Sunday) | $125 | Junior |
| BRONZE – Single Day (Saturday or Sunday) | $110 | Adult |
| BRONZE – Single Day (Saturday or Sunday) | $100 | Junior |
GENERAL ADMISSION PRICING
| Day / Type | Cost | Ticket Type |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL – 3-DAY | $80 | Adult |
| GENERAL – 3-DAY | $70 | Junior |
| GENERAL – FRIDAY | $30 | Adult |
| GENERAL – SATURAY | $55 | Adult |
| GENERAL – SUNDAY | $70 | Adult |
| GENERAL – FRIDAY | $30 | Junior |
| GENERAL – SATURDAY | $45 | Junior |
| GENERAL – SUNDAY | $60 | Junior |
ADDITIONAL PASSES
| Day(s) | Cost | Pass Type |
|---|---|---|
| PIT & PADDOCK – 3-DAY | $160 | Adult (18+) |
| PADDOCK – 2-DAY | $85 | Adult / Junior |
| PADDOCK – 1-DAY | $55 | Adult / Junior |
FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX MAP:
In downtown St. Petersburg, the streets along the waterfront near Straub Park will be converted into a 1.8 mile race track. Just follow the noise from the loud engines!
2026 FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, FEB 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | INDYCAR Party in the Park |
North Straub Park – No ticket required |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
5K Run on the Firestone Grand Prix Track |
400 Bayshore Dr. NE Sign-up at gpstpete5k.com |
FRIDAY, FEB 27
| Time | Series | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Gates Open | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
USF2000 |
Practice |
| 8:55 AM – 9:40 AM | Mazda MX-5 Cup | Practice |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | USF2000 | Qualifying |
| 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM | Mazda MX-5 Cup | Qualifying |
| 11:30 AM – 12:10 PM | USF2000 | Race 1 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Autograph Session – American Legion in Firestone Fan Experience |
| 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | INDY NXT by Firestone | Practice |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series | Autograph Session – Details TBA |
| 1:35 PM – 3:00 PM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Practice 1 |
| 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series | Practice |
| 5:05 PM – 6:00 PM | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series | Qualifying |
SATURDAY, FEB 28
| Time | Series | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Gates Open | |
| 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM |
Mazda MX-5 Cup |
Race 1
|
| 8:35 AM – 9:15 AM | INDY NXT by Firestone | Practice 2 |
| 9:35 AM – 11:00 AM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Practice 2 |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | INDY NXT by Firestone | Autograph Session – American Legion in Firestone Fan Experience |
| 11:30 AM | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series | Driver Introductions |
| 12:00 PM | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series | Race (80 Laps) |
| 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | INDY NXT by Firestone | Qualifying |
| 4:35 PM – 6:00 PM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Qualifying |
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
| Time | Series | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Gates Open | |
| 9:05 AM – 9:35 AM |
NTT INDYCAR SERIES |
Warm-up |
| 10:06 AM | INDY NXT by Firestone | Race (45 Laps) |
| 11:20 AM | NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Driver Introductions |
| 12:29 PM | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race (100 Laps) |
| 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM | USF2000 | Race 2 |
| 4:00 PM – 4:40 PM | Mazda MX-5 Cup | Race 2 |
PARKING
City Parking Garage (SouthCore):
City Parking Garages will be $25 per day.
Motorcycle Parking:
Available for $10, along the west side of 1st Street South between 1st Avenue South and Central Avenue.
Spectrum News Staff
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