How to Buy F1 Tickets for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

Your guide to buying F1 tickets for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Advice on general admission, grandstand & hospitality tickets at Albert Park

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The 2026 Australian Grand Prix will be the first race of the new F1 season on March 5-8

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Attendances have been on the rise since the Australian Grand Prix returned from a covid-enforced calendar break. Demand for tickets has also skyrocketed, mainly from F1-starved Australian fans. Ticket prices had remained fairly constant in recent years, but jumped higher in 2025 when the promoter of the Australian Grand Prix, together with its ticket partner Ticketmaster, imposed dynamic pricing. During peak periods of demand, ticket prices increased by as much as 55% from base levels. Published starting prices for tickets to the 2026 Australian Grand Prix show further price increases between 7-32% over 2025 prices (check the 2026 pricelist here.)

The views from grandstands at Albert Park are generally limited to one or two corners. Some stands have a more expensive ‘premium’ section at the top which is covered, offering protection from the elements and better views. Most fans agree that the best grandstands are located near the first corner. We prefer the Brabham Grandstand on the inside of the circuit, but Jones (on the outside) is also a solid choice. Of the cheaper grandstands, the Schumacher grandstand on the Senna curve at the end of the lap is also worth considering.

When Do Tickets Go On Sale?

Tickets for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, September 10 at 12:00pm AEST.

One week earlier, an Amex pre-sale period begins on Wednesday, September 3 at 12:00pm AEST and continues for 48 hours until Friday, September 5 at 12:00pm AEST. The Amex pre-sale is only open to new or existing holders of American Express credit cards and covers general admission (Park Pass), all grandstands, and selected hospitality packages.

The previous “Access” loyalty program, which rewarded repeat buyers of Australian Grand Prix tickets, has been discontinued for 2026.

Demand remains very high for Australian Grand Prix tickets. If you are planning to attend, we recommend securing your tickets as early as possible after sales begin. A limited number of tickets are expected to be available via our supplier, Grand Prix Tickets.

Need to Know: 2026 Australian Grand Prix Tickets

E-Tickets: Tickets for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix are electronic, and will be sent to you at latest 2-3 weeks before race weekend. Tickets are provided by Ticketmaster, and can be added to your online wallet. Individual tickets are provided for each day.

4-Day Grandstand Tickets: Seats are reserved from Friday to Sunday. Roaming circuit access applies on Thursday.

Children’s Tickets: Children aged 2 and under can enter for free when accompanied by a paying adult and do not occupy a paying seat. Discounted Parks Pass tickets are available for children aged 3-14 (free entry on Thursday, up to $25 AUD for 4-day Parks Passes). Discounted grandstand seats (20% cheaper than adult price) are also available for children aged 3-14.

Official Ticket Packages from F1 Experiences

F1 Experiences offers ticket packages with grandstand seats or all-day hospitality (Champions Club, Paddock Club) at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Additional trackside activities in Australia include F1 driver appearances, an Exclusive Pit Lane Walk, Guided Track Tour & F1 Paddock Tours. Tickets are expected to go on sale at the same time as the promoter, on September 10. In the meantime, you can join the waitlist.

AusGP Park Pass (General Admission)

“AusGP Park Pass” tickets are available for single days or the whole weekend (Thursday to Sunday). Children aged 14 are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.

The cheapest race tickets provide access to the circuit but not a reserved seat. Despite having no elevation, Australia has a deserved reputation for offering some of the best general admission viewing areas on the current calendar. New general admission features have been added over the years to provide a better spectator experience for fans, including grassy viewing mounds and raised concrete viewing platforms. You can get very close to the cars at several points around the track, though your views are always obscured by the catch fencing.

Large viewing screens designed for Grandstand ticket holders can be viewed at various parts of the circuit, including turns 2, 9, 11 and 12. The best general admission vantage points get very busy on Saturday and Sunday, particularly ahead of qualifying and the race, so if you are determined to watch the action from a particular spot, get there early. See below for some videos showing General Admission views.

Australian F1 Tickets: Need to Know

Grandstands in Australia are not raised high off the ground. Try and get a seat in a higher row so your view won’t be obscured by the safety fencing.

Children’s tickets are available for all grandstands. Prices are set around 40% of the full adult price.

All grandstands have large viewing screens opposite so you won’t miss any of the on-track action.

Grandstand seats are not reserved on Thursday (there is no on-track F1 action on this day).

Premium tickets are covered and located at the top of the Senna and Schumacher grandstands.

Webber Grandstand

Webber is located at the start of the main straight, between the last corner and opposite the pits area of the V8 supercars. It offers a view of the final corner and start of the pit straight, but without pit, grid, or start views.

Schumacher Grandstand

Perhaps the pick of the grandstands in the cheapest price bracket, Schumacher is located between turns 15 and 16 and adjacent to the pit entrance. Note: you can also buy tickets for the “Ferrari Supporter Zone,” which is a dedicated section of the Schumacher grandstand.

Waite Grandstand

The popular Waite grandstand, located on the East side of the Albert Lake next to turn 12 also offers a great view of high-speed turns 11 & 12. There are often thrills and spills at these corners. The Kids Area and food and entertainment options are close by.

Clark Grandstand

Also on the Eastern side of the lake, the Clark Grandstand offers views of turn 9 and turn 10. Expect lots of on-track action, particularly in V8 supercars. On the downside, you are a long way from the off-track action on the other side of the circuit.

Senna Grandstand

The Senna grandstand is situated on the main straight, close to the final corner with views of the pit entrance and support pits. Cheaper than the adjacent Prost grandstand (which is closer to the corner), but still a good choice for a budget grandstand.

Moss Grandstand

Moss is located at the end of the main straight, before the first corner and adjacent to the more expensive Jones grandstand, which has a better view of the corner. Tickets are quite cheap however, so it’s worth considering if you are on a budget.

Fangio Grandstand

Fangio is located on the start/finish straight opposite the F1 pits. Despite offering little chance of on-track thrills, Fangio does offer a ring side seat for the build up and start of the race, as well as the finish and podium celebrations.

Prost Grandstand

Adjacent to the Schumacher grandstand, but higher priced due to the better view of both turns 15 and 16, the pit entry and a view of the cars going down the main straight.

Brabham Grandstand

Brabham offers similar views to the Jones stand (turns 1 & 2), but is located on the inside of the track, so also offers a view down to turn 3. Unlike Jones, Brabham has the sun behind it for most of the day, a definite positive. The best views are from the higher rows on the right side.

Jones Grandstand

The Jones stand is situated on the outside of the track at the end of the pit straight and offers views of the pit straight and first corner, a great place to watch the start of the race and lots of passing maneuvers. Best views in Jones are from seats higher in the stand. A downside to Jones is that it faces the sun for most of the day.

Ricciardo Grandstand

One of only two grandstands located on the inside of the track (the other being Brabham), the Ricciardo Grandstand is located on Turn 4 and offers views of Turns 3-5. The stand is all covered and has its own dedicated catering and bar facilities.

Hill Grandstand

Situated on the outside of Turn 3 with a great view of the cars approaching this low-speed corner and also a view of Turn 4. The Hill grandstand (previously known as Piquet Premium) is covered and has its own dedicated bars and catering facilities located directly behind the stand.

Turn 3: Parks Pass (General Admission)

Although a little cramped and without elevation, turn 3 is a slow speed corner which allows fans to get very close to the cars (both on the inside and outside of the corner.) There are a few spots with gaps in the safety fencing providing opportunities for amateur photographers and trees provide cover from the sun.

Turns 6-7: Parks Pass (General Admission)

You can get very close to the cars on the inside of Turn 6 and then see them across the lake as far as Turns 9 and 10. This area doesn’t get so congested, even for the race, so it’s a good option if you want to escape the crowds, but it is a long walk from the other parts of the track.

Turns 9-10: Parks Pass (General Admission)

Adjacent to the Clark Grandstand, this is a great spot to watch the cars approaching turn 9 and 10, where there is always lots of action in all racing categories over the weekend. You can also see the video screen for the Clark Grandstand and there are food and drink options close by.

Turns 11-12: Parks Pass (General Admission)

This large viewing mound with a viewing screen – also known as Brocky’s Hill –  is directly beside the Waite grandstand and provides a great opportunity to see the cars coming down the back straight and going into the high speed turns 11 & 12. This area is very popular, so get there early on race day to reserve your space.