February 27 - March 1, 2026

You can purchase tickets at gpstpete.com/tickets. If you are having ticketing issues, please email tickets@gpstpete.com.

Having problems transferring your tickets? Check out the tutorial here. 

Parking will be available at Tropicana Field in lots 6 & 7 for $30 per day. Cashless transactions only please.

City Parking Garage (SouthCore):

City Parking Garages will be $25 per day.

Motorcycle Parking: 

Available for $10, along the west side of 1st Street South between 1st Avenue South and Central Avenue.

For updated information on parking, bicycle parking, street closures and other transportation issues, keep an eye on updates here.

SunRunner: The Official Mode of Transportation for Firestone Grand Prix!

Catch a ride with the SunRunner, PSTA’s Bus Rapid Transit service. The SunRunner takes you straight to Gate 1 with a stop at 1st Ave N and 1st St. S, just outside of Who’s On First, or hop off at the 6th Ave S Station located just a short walk away from Gate 5.

Discounted Fares are available for Firestone Grand Prix attendees!

Download the Flamingo Fares App and bring the whole crew (up to 4 riders) with a Group Pass for just $3. Create your account. Select “Add Passes,” choose PSTA, and use the promo code “CREW” at checkout.

The code is case sensitive and is only available between Feb. 27th - March 1st.

To plan your trip download Transit app.

Stay up to date on traffic closures by visiting the City of St. Petersburg's website.

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Can't find the answer to your question? Try our additional information page HERE.

You can get official Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding merchandise from past events, including 20 Years commemorative gear from 2024, at grandprixgear.com.

If you are unable to buy official 2025 merchandise during the festival weekend, all unpurchased gear will also be available at grandprixgear.com.

Feb. 13

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bascom's Chop House

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Karol Hotel

Feb. 14

6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sarasota Cars & Coffee

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest

Feb. 15

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pee-Pa's Garage Craft Brewery

Feb. 17

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Kahwa Coffee (4530 W Gandy Blvd.)

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Harvey's/4th St. Pizza

Feb. 26

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
INDYCAR Party in the Park

Feb. 27 - March 1

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding

All permanent, public, on-street accessible spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. City garages, the University of South Florida (USF) garage and Tropicana Field provide accessible parking at the prevailing rate. The USF garage is recommended for those with limited mobility wishing to enter the 5th Avenue S. gate (Gate 5), and the SouthCore garage is recommended for those wishing to enter the 1st Avenue S. gate (Gate 1). The Looper is also wheelchair accessible. Please visit the City of St. Petersburg website for the most up-to-date information or click here for the parking and transportation map.

Track Crossing Times & Locations

Estimated Track Crossing Times will be updated closer to race weekend.

Click here for Track Crossing Locations

This event was designed to provide equal opportunity for enjoyment by all participants. If you would like to request any particular aids or services pursuant to disability laws, please contact the event planner at (727) 898-4639 or City of St. Petersburg Community Affairs Division at (727) 893-7345 or (727) 892-5259 TDD/TTY.

Event Exhibitors will be added closer to race weekend.

There are several First Aid stations throughout the facility:

• North side of Al Lang Stadium, near Speed Zone
• West side of Mahaffey Theater
• Outside The Hangar west of Turn 2
• East side of Albert Whitted Park

Food vendors will be added closer to race weekend.

Most food vendors will have gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan options.

Pit passes are SOLD OUT.

• Bring along your mobile Pit Pass.. These have been emailed to purchasers at the email address on file. If you have not received your mobile Pit Pass, please login to your online account and download it to your mobile wallet before arriving at the event. 
• Pit passholders must sign the digital waiver below and show their confirmation text message as proof when they arrive at the Redemption Area. Please complete the digital waiver before arriving at the event. Photo ID is also required to verify passholders are 18 years of age or older.
  
• You must redeem your Pit Pass vouchers outside the Box Office at Mahaffey Theater. You will receive a credential and wristband.
  
• The Pit Pass is only yours. Passes are non-transferable once the event waiver has been signed. 
  
• Pit Passes are valid all weekend long excluding during the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Sunday. Pit Lane must be cleared 30 minutes before the beginning of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race.
  
• Pit Passes are not valid for event entry.
  
• Please wear your credential and wristband at all times. Lost wristbands will not be replaced.

Make sure to go through the Fan Guide for all the things you'll need to make your race weekend one to remember.

Not sure where you want to view the on-track action from? Some General Admission viewing highlights include: 

• NUTRL Victory Garden
• Ultra Party Pit
• Horse Soldier Bourbon Waterside Club
• Festival Plaza (Mahaffey Theater Courtyard)
• Pioneer Park