Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Dates, ticket prices and how to attend

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will bring the Formula 1 season to a close at Yas Marina Circuit from 3-6 December 2026, with tickets available through the event’s official portal and the circuit website.

The night race in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has featured leading drivers including Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. Since 2009, the event has combined world-class motorsport with concerts at Etihad Park, attracting fans from around the world to Yas Island.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule

– 3 December 2026: Free Practice 1 and 2 – Yas Marina Circuit
– 4 December 2026: Free Practice 3 and qualifying – Yas Marina Circuit
– 5 December 2026: Sprint and qualifying – Yas Marina Circuit
– 6 December 2026: Race day – Yas Marina Circuit

Where to buy tickets

Official tickets are sold through the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s official ticketing portal and the Yas Marina Circuit website.

Buying directly from the primary sellers gives fans access to standard general admission tickets and grandstand seats. If the official allocation sells out, secondary resale platforms such as StubHub offer an alternative for those seeking tickets later.

Prices on the official website start at 745 UAE dirhams for a one-day general admission ticket. Four-day weekend packages start at 1,645 UAE dirhams, while grandstand tickets begin at 2,395 UAE dirhams.

On the secondary market, one-day tickets start at about $250, with weekend tickets from $500. Prices vary according to the seat selected and the level of demand.

What to expect at Yas Marina Circuit

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is regarded as the UAE’s leading sporting event. It takes place at dusk, as the race moves from daylight into artificial floodlights. Drivers complete 58 laps of the 5.281-kilometre circuit.

Designed by Hermann Tilke, Yas Marina Circuit has 16 corners, two long straights featuring 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. Holders can use elevated viewing areas at Abu Dhabi Hill, overlooking Turns 2, 3 and 11, as well as the circuit’s fan zones.

Reserved grandstand tickets provide allocated seating in the Main, North, South and West grandstands, as well as the Marina Grandstand. These areas offer views of the pit stops, the start-finish lines and major overtaking moves.

Every race ticket also includes access 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 linking nearby hotels and attractions. Booking early provides access to the lowest ticket prices before availability runs out.