How Much Does it Cost to Attend the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix?

Work out the cost of F1 tickets, accommodation and spending money to attend the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

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The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix takes place on March 13-15

Tickets are now on sale (December 11, 2025)

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China sold by far the cheapest tickets on the F1 calendar this year, according to our ranking of 2025 Formula 1 ticket prices. Prices have risen slightly for 2026 (see pricelist below), but China is still expected to offer the cheapest tickets on the calendar. The issue is that it is difficult for international fans to buy via the local promoter, due to both very high demand (tickets are expected to sell out very fast) and also language and app complexity. Prices charged by international ticket agents for the race in China are significantly higher than those offered by the local promoter.

Shanghai is relatively affordable for such a large global city. High quality accommodation in the center of Shanghai is budget friendly, it’s cheap and easy to take the metro to the circuit and you don’t need to spend a lot to enjoy yourself in China’s largest city. Compare the cost of an F1 weekend across the 2025 F1 calendar here.

Budget

Mid-Range

High End

About Our Calculations & Fan Categories

Average costs are per person based on a stay of 3 nights in central Shanghai on Grand Prix weekend with race tickets, accommodation and spending money. The prices do not include flights (or other travel costs) required to reach Shanghai.

About our categories: Budget fans buy the cheapest race tickets (General Admission) and camp by the track or stay in a hostel. Mid-Range fans buy a grandstand ticket and stay in a 3-star hotel, whilst High-End fans buy a VIP or experience package and stay in a 4 or 5 star hotel.

2026 Chinese Grand Prix Pricelist

Grandstand / Category2026: 3-Day Price CNY ($USD)2025: 3-Day Price CNY ($USD)% Change

Grandstand A Platinum4,680 ($662)3,880 ($543)+20.6%

Grandstand A High3,280 ($464)2,880 ($403)+13.9%

Grandstand A Low2,580 ($365)2,280 ($319)+13.2%

Grandstand B2,180 ($309)1,880 ($263)+15.9%

Grandstand H/K1,680 ($238)1,480 ($207)+13.5%

Grandstand E1,580 ($224)n/an/a

General Admission C,F,J480 ($67)480 ($67)0%

Official 3-day ticket prices for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix published by the promoter of the race. Listed prices do not include transaction or card fees. Please note that ticket prices charged by international sales agent for the race are significantly higher than the promoter prices.