How to Buy COTA Tickets – 2026 United States Grand Prix

Your guide to buying F1 tickets for the 2026 United States Grand Prix. Advice on the best places to watch the racing at Circuit of The Americas (COTA)

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The 2026 United States Grand Prix will be held from October 23-25

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Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). The oldest of the three circuits which Formula 1 now races on in the USA, and the only permanent track, Circuit of The Americas definitely offers better trackside views of the cars than the circuit in Miami and Las Vegas. With lots of elevation changes, the views from most grandstands and general spectating areas at COTA are excellent. Rising ticket prices and attendances in the last few years have somewhat negatively impacted the fan experience at COTA, but it remains one of the best circuits for spectating on the current F1 calendar.

What Tickets are Sold for the 2026 United States Grand Prix?

Grounds Passes: Also known as General Admission (GA), these are cheapest 3-day tickets. They provide access to the circuit and the circuits, but without a reserved seat. With lots of elevation changes at COTA, the views can be very good views. The downside is that with much higher attendance at the race in recent years, GA areas can become very crowded, especially on race day.

Bleachers: Reserved grandstands with bench seating. These are the most affordable reserved seats at COTA. Located at Turn 9, Turn 12 and Turn 19.

Premium Grandstands: Located on the Main Straight (Main Grandstand), Turn 1, Turn 2, Turn 4, Turn 13, Turn 15 and Turn 19 and Turn 19B. Comfortable individual seats with seat backs and cupholders.

Hospitality: Tickets in special trackside viewing areas with all-inclusive catering and open bars. The largest high end hospitality suite at COTA is the Formula 1 Paddock Club, which is located over two levels above the pits and is comprised of many different suites. The most exclusive hospitality at COTA is available in the F1 Garage, which is located in an actual pit box. The circuit offers a range of more affordable hospitality packages at COTA, and we also recommend the F1 Experiences Lounge & Champions Club.

Most bleachers and grandstands at COTA are separated into different sections with different pricing (Upper, Middle, Lower). The upper seats are most expensive as they provide better panoramic views. The views from upper seats are also less likely to be obscured by the catch fencing. Please note that most tickets for the 2025 United States Grand Prix are sold for 3 days. Single-day options may also be available at a later date.

F1 Experiences Ticket Packages at COTA

Formula 1’s official experience and travel program offers an extensive range of ticket packages at Circuit of The Americas with a choice of either grandstand seating or access to all-inclusive hospitality suites. Recommended packages at COTA include those with access to either the Haas Hangout or Thursday’s F1 Experiences Live event on the start-finish straight. Champions Club hospitality is recommended. Click the button below to check prices & availability.

Main Grandstand

This is the grandstand to choose if you are keen to know what is going on in the pits and experience the build up, start and finish of the race (see video above). The atmosphere is always good here, but if you are after on-track action, it’s not the best choice. The Main Grandstand also boasts some of the highest prices of any at the circuit, which is another consideration. We prefer other grandstands, like Turn 1 or Turn 15. Main Grandstand Video

Turn 1 Premium Grandstand

The Turn 1 grandstand is popular (and expensive) for good reason, with excellent panoramic views of the circuit from the top of the hill overlooking the main straight and first corner. There’s a big elevation change from the start/finish line to the first corner and the cars take the blind apex at low speeds, giving photographers a good chance to capture the action. Turn 1 Video

Turn 4 Premium Grandstand

In the Turn 4 Premium Grandstand, you get a view of the cars taking the high-speed esses section of the circuit. Check out a panorama of the view from Grandstand 4 here. (Note that Turn 4 was previously bleachers, but has been upgraded for 2022 to a premium grandstand with individual seats). Turn 4 Video

Turn 9 Bleachers

The views are also decent from the Turn 9 bleachers. If you get a seat high up in the stand (recommended), you’ll be able to see around 50% of the circuit; from the esses beginning at turn 4 through to the hairpin at Turn 11. Turn 9 Video

Turn 12 Bleachers

Most of the overtaking at COTA takes place in the heavy braking zone leading into Turn 12, which makes this grandstand (or Turn 15) a good choice for on-track action. Arguably the best seats are actually those furthest away from Turn 12 (closest to the Turn 15 grandstand), where you get a better view of this whole section of the track (Turns 12-16). Turn 12 Video

Turn 15 Premium Grandstand

One of the more popular grandstands at COTA, and for good reason. The views from the two separate Turn 15 grandstands are excellent; depending on your exact seat, you should get a decent view of the action from turns 12-16. You also get proper seats (as opposed to bleachers in the nearby Turn 12 grandstand) and the toilet facilities and food choice are better. Turn 15 Video

Turn 19 Bleachers

Introduced in 2021 due to high demand for tickets, the Turn 19 Bleachers offer decent, affordable views at the USGP. Positioned on the outside of Turn 19, you should also enjoy a more distant view of the cars exiting Turn 18, as well as the entrance to the pitlane and the approach to the final corner. Another advantage of this grandstand is that it’s very close to the Grand Plaza with lots of food and drink concessions, as well as off-track activities. Turn 19 Video

Grounds Pass (General Admission) Views at COTA

With lots of elevation, the views from General Admission (GA) at COTA are excellent. Walk the track during the practice sessions on Friday and Saturday to get a feel for the best places to watch, then get there early on race day to reserve your spot. There are good hillside vantage points in GA all around the circuit, but particularly around Turns 1, 7-8, 11, 15 and 18-19.