Trackside at Hard Rock Stadium – 2025 Miami Grand Prix

Entrance gates, on-track schedule and concert information for F1 fans attending the 2025 Miami Grand Prix Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium

The third edition of the Miami Grand Prix in 2024 saw an increased attendance of 275,000 fans over 3 days. Lando Norris claimed a popular maiden victory for McLaren, ending Max Verstappen’s domination in Miami. Organization is improving year on year at the Miami Grand Prix, though Florida heat and humidity are a constant challenge. Choosing a covered grandstand is definitely a good idea for the Miami Grand Prix. Otherwise, we recommend taking lots of refreshment breaks and getting shade where you can.

2025 Miami Grand Prix: Need to Know

Entry: The circuit is open to fans from 12:00-20:00 on Friday, 10:00-18:00 on Saturday and 11:00-19:00 on Sunday. (TBC for 2025) There are no passouts at the Miami Grand Prix. Your ticket only grants you one entrance to the circuit each day

Parking: Limited parking is available for pre-purchase near the circuit. Parking gates open at 11:00 on Friday, 08:30 on Saturday and 09:30 on Sunday. Learn more here. More information about getting to the circuit is here

Payment: Miami International Autodrome is a cashless venue. ATMs are not available at the circuit. Cash is not accepted at parking gates, box office, concessions, and retail locations. Cash can be converted into pre-paid VISA gift cards at any Guest Experience Headquarters location.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in designated areas of the Miami International Autodrome. To connect, select #HRSFREEWIFI or #BHTCFREEWIFI from the network list, as applicable.

Apps: Download the official app for the race by searching for “F1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GP” in your app store or clicking the following links: Apple / Google Play.

Campus Zones: Miami International Autodrome is divided into eight zones, all of which have entry/exit gates, restrooms, food/beverage areas and merchandise stalls. The eight zones are as follows: West Campus, The Fountains. The Beach. Paddock District, MIA Marina, North Campus. Hard Rock Stadium & East Campus. Check the interactive campus map here.

Clear Bag Policy & Prohibited Items

Guests are allowed one bag, purse or single compartment backpack no larger than 12” X 6” X 12”. For faster security screening and a quicker entrance to the circuit, ticketholders are strongly recommended to utilize a clear bag. More information about policies for entry to the circuit, including “Guest Code of Conduct” can be found here. The following list of items are not permitted inside the grounds of the Miami International Autodrome:

Coolers, ice chests, glass or metal thermoses containers of any kind, Food and beverages (however, sealed plastic water bottles are allowed), Tents, canopies, large umbrellas, collapsible or non-collapsible chairs, Video cameras, audio recording devices and tripods, Weapons of any kind, including guns, knives, pepper spray, etc, Alcoholic beverages or Illegal substances, Fireworks, flares, smoke devices/candles, explosives, or other incendiary devices, Animals, except for registered service animals, Laser pointers, horns, two-way radios, bells, whistles, noise makers or megaphones, Frisbees, footballs, beachballs or any other projectiles, Aerosol cans, Bicycles, skateboards, hover boards or scooters, Drones/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Clothing, signs, banners, or flags containing offensive or obscene language, Any other items deemed dangerous by security.

2025 Miami Grand Prix Schedule

On-Track Schedule: The full timetable for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix has been confirmed for 2025 and is listed below.

Sprint Race: The F1 Sprint format returns for the 2025 Miami GP

Support Categories: The all-female F1 Academy and the Porsche Carrera Cup North America are already confirmed as support categories at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.

Gate Opening/Closing Times: Friday 11:30-20:00 (Parking lots open at 10:30), Saturday 10:00-19:00 (Parking lots open at 09:00), Sunday 10:30-19:00 (Parking lots open at 09:30) (TBC for 2025)

Post-Race Track Invasion & Podium Performance: It’s allowed for fans to enter the track after the race for the podium ceremony, which takes place on the opposite side of the stadium from the Main Straight (check campus map).

Friday, May 2

10:05-10:45: F1 Academy – First Practice Session

11:00-12:00: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk

11:20-12:00: Pirelli Hot Laps

12:30-13:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 1

13:40-14:15: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk & Track Tour

14:25-14:55: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – First Practice Session

15:20-16:00: F1 Academy – Second Practice Session

16:30-17:14: Formula 1 – Sprint Qualifying

17:30-17:55: Pirelli Hot Laps

18:05-18:35: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Second Practice Session

18:45-19:30: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk & Track Tour

18:45-20:00: F1 Experiences – Grid Walk & Trophy Photo

Saturday, May 3

09:00-09:40: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk & Track Tour

10:25-10:55: F1 Academy – Qualifying Session

12:00-12:30 Formula 1 – Sprint (19 Laps or 60 minutes)

12:45-13:20: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk

12:50-13:20: Pirelli Hot Laps

13:40-14:10: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Qualifying Session

14:55-15:30: F1 Academy – First Race (13 Laps, or 30 minutes + 1 Lap)

16:00-17:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying

17:50-18:35: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – First Race (40 minutes + 1 Lap)

18:45-19:45: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

18:45-19:45: F1 Experiences – Grid Walk & Trophy Photo

Sunday, May 4

10:15-11:00: Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Second Race (40 minutes + 1 Lap)

11:30-12:30: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk

11:50-12:35: Pirelli Hot Laps

13:05-13:40: F1 Academy – Second Race (13 Laps, or 30 minutes + 1 Lap)

13:55-14:55: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

14:00-14:30: Formula 1 Drivers’ Parade

14:30-15:00: Grid Presentation

14:40-14:50: Air Display – Red Bull Parachute Jump

15:44-15:46: National Anthem

16:00-18:00: Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (57 laps or 120 minutes)

Musical Performances at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix

Confirmed headliners for the Hard Rock Beach Club at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix are Norwegian DJ Kygo on Friday May 2 and American rapper Pitbull on Sunday May 4

Throughout race weekend, the Hard Rock Beach Club at the circuit plays host to regular big-name performances. A separate ticket is required for entry to the Hard Rock Beach Club, though fans seated in the Marina grandstands can still hear the concerts (and some will be able to see the stage). Performances are also streamed live on videoboards throughout the circuit. In 2024, Steve Aoki, Don Omar, Kaskade, Ed Sheeran, and John Summit performed at the Hard Rock Beach Club. Ahead of the race in 2024, DJ and producer Kaskade performed live on the starting grid, while Marc Anthony sang the national anthem. Immediately after the podium ceremony, Kaytranada performed a concert which was open to all race fans.

Fanzones at Miami International Autodrome

The circuit in Miami is divided into eight zones on race weekend, including an artificial marina complete with dry docked superyachts, a beach zone with swimming pools and plenty of high-end hospitality suites alongside the grandstands.  Each zone note has entry/exit gates, restrooms, food/beverage areas and merchandise stalls. Ticketholders do not have access to all zones. Learn more about the zones below. For a guide to available food and drink options in each fanzone at Miami International Autodrome, click here.

West Campus: The MIA Hospitality Village and the AutoNation Grandstand.

The Fountains: Title sponsor Crypto.com will have a four level hospitality suite on the inside of the circuit overlooking Turn 4.

The Beach: Created by the Hard Rock Club, this 24,000 foot zone will have resort-style swimming pools and cabanas overlooking the track from the inside of Turns 11-13. There will also be a stage with concerts over the weekend.

Paddock District: The two-level Paddock Club will be located above the pits, while Heineken will have a hospitality suite overlooking the pit exit and Turn 1.

MIA Marina: Located on the inside of the track at Turn 6-8, the MIA Marina comes complete with drydocked yachts

North Campus: Open to all ticketholders, the North Campus is located on the inside of the track behind the Main Grandstand. It’s open to all ticketholders and will feature activations, art installations and a viewing deck

Hard Rock Stadium: the football stadium at the heart of the circuit will be home to fan activiations on race weekend, including concerts and displays.

East Campus: Home to the Family Grandstand and the Verandah Club.