To see the cars in person you need a ticket for one of the ticketed viewing zones around the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. At home in the US, every session of the 2026 race streams on Apple TV. The race starts Saturday, Nov 21 at 8:00 PM PT (11:00 PM ET).
At the track
The lowest-priced way in is general admission, from $81 a day: you roam one zone with big screens and standing views. A grandstand seat gives you a fixed view and a place to sit through a long, cold night. The main grandstands are on Koval Lane; the start and finish line is in the East Harmon Zone by the Grand Prix Plaza pit building. See every zone on our event information page.
Tickets only let you into the zone printed on them, so pick by what you want to see: the long Strip straight, the start, or the tight corners by Sphere.
From a hotel viewing club
Several Strip resorts sell tickets to their own viewing areas over the track: the Bellagio Fountain Club (north and south), Club Paris beside the Eiffel Tower, and The Venetian’s Velocity Club. These are ticketed like any zone, usually with food and drink included, and they are covered in our hospitality and VIP guides. A hotel room facing the track is not the same as a viewing-club ticket; see where to stay.
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At a watch party
Bars, pools and sportsbooks around town screen the race. In 2023, Circa’s Stadium Swim hosted a free viewing party on its giant screen; read our archived story. Venues announce 2026 parties in the weeks before race week, and we’ll list confirmed ones here. Expect most to be first come, first served, and some to charge a cover or minimum spend.
On TV and streaming
From 2026, Apple TV is the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the United States under a five-year partnership. An Apple TV subscription ($14.99 a month after a 7-day free trial) includes every practice, qualifying session and race, plus F1 TV Premium. Practice sessions and select races are free to watch in the Apple TV app.
| Session | Day | PT | ET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Thu, Nov 19 | 4:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Free Practice 2 | Thu, Nov 19 | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Free Practice 3 | Fri, Nov 20 | 4:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Qualifying | Fri, Nov 20 | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Race (50 laps) | Sat, Nov 21 | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Outside the US, broadcasters vary by country; F1 TV covers many markets. Check formula1.com for your region.
Quick answers
Can you watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix for free?
Not on TV in the US in 2026: Apple TV carries every session, and practice sessions plus select races are free in the Apple TV app; check whether Las Vegas is one of the free races. On the Strip, the track is fenced and screened, so you need a ticket to see the cars. Free watch parties at bars and pools are announced by venues in the weeks before the race.
What channel is the Las Vegas Grand Prix on in 2026?
In the US, Formula 1 is on Apple TV from 2026, under a five-year exclusive partnership. An Apple TV subscription ($14.99 a month after a 7-day free trial) includes every session and F1 TV Premium.
What time is the Las Vegas Grand Prix on TV?
The race starts Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM PT, which is 11:00 PM ET. Qualifying is Friday at 8:00 PM PT (11:00 PM ET).
Sources: Apple’s Oct 17, 2025 F1 announcement, tv.apple.com pricing and its F1 page, the organizer's Las Vegas Grand Prix schedule and venue information, checked Oct 22, 2026. Formula.Vegas is not affiliated with Apple, F1 or any venue.