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 winner of the 2025 Firestone Grand Prix was Josef Newgarden. But, he was later disqualified because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system during the race. This allowed Pato O\u2019Ward to be named the official winner.
WHEN IS THE 2026 FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETERSBURG?
The event starts on Thursday, February 27th and goes until Sunday, March 2nd.
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.