How to Buy Suzuka F1 Tickets – 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

Everything you need to know about buying tickets for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. The best places to watch the action at Suzuka Circuit

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The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix takes place from March 27-29

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With a good selection of cheap 3-day tickets and Free Friday (open seating on almost all grandstands for the first day of action), Japan offers real value to the F1 fan. The Japanese Grand Prix is a popular event and the best value grandstands do sell out well in advance, so it pays to plan ahead for your trip to Suzuka. Attendance has been on the rise in Japan in recent years after the race was not held at all in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Tickets for Japan are amongst the cheapest on the entire F1 calendar, and the event sold out fast last year. In 2024, the Japanese Grand Prix moved from September to a new calendar slot in April. It was the first time that the race at Suzuka has been held in the early part of the season since it joined the calendar in 1987. The race retains the same early April calendar slot for 2025. Official ticket sales for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix begin on October 13, though official ticket agents such as our supplier were able to start sales earlier.

Where to Buy Japan F1 Tickets?

We recommend buying your tickets for the Japanese Grand Prix from our trusted supplier Grand Prix Tickets (GPT). Tickets are official and from the promoter’s allocation. When buying more than one ticket in one transaction, you will be seated together.

We also recommend F1 Experiences Ticket Packages. Choose from seats in the best grandstands or upgrade to Champions Club hospitality above the pits with a guided tour of the F1 Paddock and special guest appearances. Formula 1 Paddock Club will be available soon for 2026.

Suzuka Tickets: Need to know

All advance tickets are sold for 3 days

Since 2024, Suzuka issues e-tickets rather than physical tickets

Suzuka still offers “Free Friday”, which means you can sit in any grandstand you wish on Friday, with the exception of the most expensive V2 upper grandstand

The V2 Upper grandstand is the only covered grandstand at Suzuka

Individual seats are only offered in the Main Grandstand (V1 and V2). All other grandstands offer bleacher style seating without seat backs. We recommend bringing a cushion.

Seats are numbered/reserved on Saturday and Sunday in all grandstands, with the exception of the West Open Area (Grandstands L,M,N,P) which have free/unreserved seating

Discounted children’s tickets (age 3-12 years) are available via the circuit.

Our Top 5 Suzuka Grandstands

Grandstand B (1-2) on the opening corner, great for the start and lots of passing activity

Grandstand Q (1-2) on the chicane before the last corner, an opportunity to see the cars take the low speed chicane before the end of the lap

Grandstand D (Zone 5 is best) at the beginning of the ‘S’ curves with excellent panoramic views of the first section of the circuit.

Grandstand C is a good mid-range grandstand on the exit of turn 2, always sells out quickly

General Admission! Not a grandstand at all, but free seating around the West Open Area – Spoon Curve (L,M,N,P) including access to almost all grandstands on Friday.

Main Straight: Grandstands V1-2, A1-2

As with most Grands Prix, the main straight grandstand tickets are the most expensive at Suzuka. They are good for pits action, the race preparations, start and podium. If you want to see on-track action such as passing, choose another place to sit. The large permanent grandstand opposite the pits is covered (unlike most grandstands at Suzuka, which are exposed to the elements) and is comprised of two main sections, V1 and V2, plus different zones. The V1 tickets are the cheapest and occupy the lower, less elevated part of the grandstand. The highest of the V2 seats (Zones 4-6) are best. Fans in the V2 grandstand can also attend a special event on Saturday evening with F1 driver interviews.

The two uncovered A grandstands are situated on the outside of the circuit, closer to Turn 1. A1 offers views of the starting grid and pit exit, while A2 offers better views of the opening corner. Hero | Main V2 Packages from F1 Experiences include a 3-day reserved seat in the V2 grandstand plus exclusive pit lane walk, guided track tour and photo with the Championship trophy (Thursday), as well as access to the Inside F1 event on Friday night

First & Second Corner: Grandstands B&C

Two large grandstands – B & C – wrap around the first and second corners at Suzuka. Both grandstands have a cheaper lower section and more expensive upper section. Grandstand B offers better views and is more expensive. The views from Grandstand C are still good however and it’s a popular, more affordable grandstand. The panorama views of grandstand B can be seen in the main image for this tickets guide. Hero | B2 Upper Packages from F1 Experiences include 3-day reserved seat in Grandstand B2 plus Thursday trackside activities & entry to the Inside F1 event on Friday night / Starter | C Packages from F1 Experiences include 3-day reserved seat in Grandstand C plus Thursday trackside activities

‘S’ Curve & Dunlop Corner Suzuka Grandstands (D&E)

The D grandstand is located next to the ‘S’ curve and is divided into 5 zones. The best (and more expensive) are zone’s 4 & 5. High seats here offer excellent panoramic views from the opening corner through the ‘S’ curve and down to Dunlop corner. Grandstand E faces Dunlop Corner at the end of the ‘S’ curves. The views here are not as good as Grandstand E, but the price is cheaper. It’s worth paying more for E2 if you can.

130R Grandstands (G)

Three affordable grandstands are also situated near the famous 130R corner at Suzuka. The views here are not so good, though the prices are cheap.

Hairpin Curve Suzuka Grandstands (I&J)

Grandstand I is located on the outside of the track after the hairpin, a low-speed corner where there is always overtaking during the race. It’s a good vantage point and sells out quickly. The cheaper Grandstand J is on the inside of the track at the following turn 12 and offers a view of the cars at high speed; there are better grandstands to choose from at Suzuka.

West Open Area, General Admission (Free Seating L, M, N, P)

There’s lots of general admission areas around the Spoon Corner and 130R, including both grandstands with unreserved seating and grassy hills where you can watch the action. If you have chosen a General Admission ticket, we recommend you walk around and check out the different vantage points on Friday and Saturday to identify the spot where you would like to watch the race. Just don’t forget to get there early on Sunday to reserve your spot!

Chicane & Final Corner Suzuka Grandstands (Q&R)

The grandstands on the chicane and final corner are always popular, particularly the cheaper Q1 Lower seats, which always sell out quickly. The panoramic views from the grandstands are excellent (particularly Q2 Upper) and you also get to see the cars enter the pitlane. Recommended!