How to buy Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets: dates, prices and circuit guide

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will bring the Formula 1 season to a close at Yas Marina Circuit from 3 to 6 December 2026, with Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris among the leading drivers expected to race under the floodlights.

The event has been held at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, since 2009. Alongside the night-time racing, fans can attend concerts at Etihad Park, making Yas Island a destination for supporters travelling from around the world.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix dates and schedule

| Date | Event | Location | |||| | 3 December 2026 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Free Practice 1 and 2 | Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | | 4 December 2026 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Free Practice 3 and qualifying | Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | | 5 December 2026 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Sprint / qualifying | Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | | 6 December 2026 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Race day | Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |

Where to buy tickets

Official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets are available through the event’s official ticketing portal and the Yas Marina Circuit website. Buying directly from these primary sellers gives fans access to standard general admission tickets and grandstand seating.

If the official allocation has sold out, secondary resale platforms such as StubHub provide an alternative for supporters looking for last-minute tickets. Availability and prices on those platforms depend on the seats offered and the level of demand.

Ticket prices

Official prices start at AED745 for a one-day general admission ticket. Four-day weekend packages begin at AED1,645, while grandstand tickets start from AED2,395.

On the secondary market, one-day tickets start at about $250, with weekend tickets available from around $500. Those prices vary according to the selected seat and demand. StubHub is also an option if the official general admission allocation is no longer available.

Circuit and fan experience

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place at dusk, as the race moves from daylight into artificial light. Drivers complete 58 laps of the 5.281-kilometre circuit.

Designed by Hermann Tilke, Yas Marina Circuit features 16 corners, two long straights with DRS zones and several tight hairpins. Key overtaking opportunities include Turn 5 at the end of the back straight and the Marsa corner near the marina.

General admission is the most affordable way to watch the race in person. It includes access to elevated viewing areas at Abu Dhabi Hill overlooking Turns 2, 3 and 11, as well as full entry to the circuit’s fan zones.

Reserved grandstand tickets provide assigned seats in the Main, North, South, West and Marina grandstands. These areas offer views of the pit stops, the start-finish line and major overtaking moves.

Every race ticket also includes entry to the Yasalam after-race concerts, held each evening at Etihad Park and featuring internationally renowned musicians.

Yas Island is 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and about 50 minutes from Dubai. Visitors can reach the circuit by local taxi, ride-hailing services or shuttle buses connecting nearby hotels and attractions. Booking early offers access to the lowest ticket prices before availability runs out.