Detailed advice for F1 fans attending the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Entrance, timetable, fan zone & more
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The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix takes place from July 17-19
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A record-setting crowd of 389,000 fans were in attendance across the weekend at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. It’s recently been confirmed that Spa-Francorchamps will remain on the F1 calendar until at least 2032 after signing a new ‘rotational contract’ (the race will not take place in 2028 and 2030).
Despite being the longest current F1 circuit at 7.004 kilometers (4.352 miles), Spa has a fairly low spectator capacity. Most grandstands are located close to the pit straight and opening Eau Rouge corner, with the rest of the circuit given over to General Admission viewing areas – the latter have got much busier in recent years with “Oranje Army” fans of Max Verstappen.
Whatever ticket you buy, be ready to cover lots of ground on foot, especially when entering and exiting the circuit. Comfortable, hard wearing shoes are a must to tackle the hills and dirt paths through the mountains at Spa. A decent level of fitness is also needed to get the most out of General Admission; the best spots also tend to get busier over the course of the weekend, so you need to get there early on race day to secure your spot. The weather is notoriously fickle in the Ardennes area. It’s often warm and sunny when the race is held in late summer, but rain is never too far away. Pack for all conditions ahead of your trip, irrespective of the forecast.
To upload your e-tickets, check the on-track and entertainment schedule, and to access maps and other useful information, we recommend downloading the official “F1 Spa GP” app.
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Spa-Francorchamps: Access Gates
Four gates provide spectator access to the circuit. The La Source and Ster entrances , which are close to each other, are best for most grandstands and also convenient for access to the F1 Fanzone near Eau Rouge. Check the best entrance gate for your ticket type:
La Source: Gold 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 – Silver 1,2 & Bronze (General Admission)
Ster: Gold 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 – Silver 1,2 & Bronze
Combes: Bronze and Silver 4, Speed Corner, Bronze
Blanchimont: “17-27” and Bronze
Spa-Francorchamps: Circuit Opening Times
The gate opening times for the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix are listed below (TBC for 2026):
Friday: 06:00-22:00 (last entry 19:00)
Saturday: 06:00-21:30 (last entry 18:00)
Sunday: 06:00-20:30 (last entry 17:00)
Prohibited Items at the Belgian Grand Prix
Drugs or narcotics, Glass products/articles, Any object (parasol, camera stand or cane) that can be considered dangerous for other visitors to the event by the surveillance services, Projectiles or explosives in solid, liquid or gaseous form, Flammable products or materials, aerosol cans, Pyrotechnic articles, Any weapon or dangerous object, Anything that can be used to disturb public order, endanger the safety of the crowd and/or damage property and people, Pets (guide dogs for the visually impaired are allowed, but the organisation must be informed), Gas cylinders.
Parking at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
You’ll need to buy a parking pass if you are planning to drive to the circuit. There are three official color-coded parking zones: Yellow is close to La Source and best for most grandstands, Green is close to Les Combes and Red is next to Blanchimont. Also available are Park & Ride tickets for lots located further away, which include shuttle transfers to/from the circuit. Tickets cost €31.50 per day. Please note that all parking areas opened at 06:00 and closed at 22:00 during the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix weekend. It’s not possible to leave your car in the parking areas overnight – unattended vehicles will be towed. More Info: Parking Map / Getting There & Around / Purchase Parking Tickets
2026 Belgian Grand Prix Schedule
On-Track Schedule: The full on-track timetable for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix has been confirmed by Formula 1 and is listed below.
F1 Sprint: Belgium will not host an F1 Sprint in 2026. The circuit last hosted a sprint race in 2025.
Support Categories: Formula 2, Formula 3 & Porsche Supercup are the confirmed support categories at the 2026 Belgian GP
Pit Lane Walk: Buyers of a special Silver 6 grandstand ticket are entitled to a pit lane walk at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. Separately, F1 Experiences offers an “Exclusive Pit Lane Walk” for selected guests on Thursday afternoon. Guests in the F1 Paddock Club hospitality suite can also take part in daily pit lane walks from Friday to Sunday.
Friday, July 24
06:00: Gates Open (TBC)
09:55-10:40: Formula 3 – Practice Session
11:05-11:50: Formula 2 – Practice Session
12:30-12:50: Historic F1 Cars Demonstration
13:30-14:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice Session 1 (FP1)
15:00-15:30: Formula 3 – Qualifying Session
15:55-16:25: Formula 2 – Qualifying Session
17:00-18:00: Formula 1 – Free Practice Session 2 (FP2)
18:30-19:15: Porsche Supercup – Practice Session
Saturday, July 25
06:00: Gates Open (TBC)
10:00-10:50: Formula 3 – Sprint Race (12 Laps or 40 minutes + 1 Lap)
11:20-11:50: Porsche Supercup – Qualifying Session
12:30-13:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice Session 3 (FP3)
14:15-15:05: Formula 2 – Sprint Race (18 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)
16:00-17:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying
17:15-17:25: Historic F1 Cars Demonstration
18:30-19:30: F1 Experiences Champions Club – Grid Walk, Trophy Photo & Track Tour
Sunday, July 26
06:00: Gates Open (TBC)
08:30-09:20: Formula 3 – Feature Race (15 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)
10:00-11:05: Formula 2 – Feature Race (25 Laps or 60 minutes + 1 Lap)
11:45-12:20: Porsche Supercup – Race (12 Laps or 30 minutes + 1 Lap)
12:30-12:50: Historic F1 Cars Demonstration
13:00-13:30: Drivers’ Parade
14:44-14:46: National Anthem
15:00-17:00: Formula 1 Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix 2026 (44 Laps or 2 hours)
Fanzone Entertainment
A large stage in the fan zone next to Eau Rouge plays host to musical and DJ performances across the weekend, plus interviews with the F1 drivers and team principals. The full schedule, including DJ performances, will be available on the official “F1 Spa GP” app.
Merchandise, Food, Drink & Facilities
The biggest concentration of merchandise stalls, plus food and drink, can be found in the main fan zone on the outside of the circuit near Eau Rouge. There is also good catering close to Pouchon, plus smaller food and drink stalls dotted around the circuit. Food and drink is disappointingly overpriced at Spa; water costs €3.50 and a half-liter beer cost €6. Fries with mayonnaise were €7, hamburgers/hotdogs cost €8-10, and other meals cost €10-15.
