Overview and Relevance
The Mexico City Formula 1 Grand Prix, held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, has announced ticket prices and sale dates for the 2026 event. Taking place from October 30 to November 1, the organizers have revealed a significant price increase for premium tickets.
Ticket Price Changes
The minimum ticket price remains unchanged at 3,900 pesos for the Zona Naranja Grade 2A and Zona Accesible (Accessible Zone) for people with disabilities. However, the maximum ticket price has increased by 35% compared to the most expensive ticket of the 2025 event.
- In 2025, the most expensive ticket was 45,700 pesos for the Box Oro Norte seats in the Café Zone.
- For 2026, the Box Main Grandstand + Speed Lounge Banamex Verde seats in the Green Zone are priced at 61,750 pesos.
F1 Destinations Analysis
According to F1 Destinations, the Mexico City Grand Prix ranked fifth in average ticket prices for the 2025 season, totaling approximately 688 USD (12,600 MXN). The most expensive tickets were found in Las Vegas (1,008 USD or 18,500 MXN), Mónaco (776 USD or 14,300 MXN), and Miami (750 USD or 13,800 MXN). The cheapest average ticket was in China (193 USD or 3,500 MXN).
F1 Season Update
As of now, 20 out of 24 races for the 2025 F1 season have been completed. Following Mexico City, the remaining races are in Brazil (November 9), Las Vegas (November 22), Qatar (November 30), and the UAE (December 7).
This year marks a decade since Mexico’s return to the F1 calendar, having previously hosted Grands Prix from 1963 to 1970 and again from 1986 to 1992. After a pause from 1993 to 2014, Mexico City is now contracted until 2028.
Ticket Sale Dates and Details
On October 28, the organizers announced the sale dates and preventa (pre-sale) details for the 2026 event:
- Preventa for Banamex and Banorte credit card holders will be available from November 10 to 11, starting at 11:00 AM (Central Mexico Time).
- General sales will begin on November 12, also starting at 11:00 AM.
Credit card holders from Banamex and Banorte can purchase tickets with 6 or 12 months of interest-free payments, while debit card users can pay in full during general sales. Additionally, a new Derecho de Primera Opción (DPO) service is available for those wishing to pre-purchase tickets for the 2027 and 2028 events.
The DPO is not a ticket but an early purchase option, allowing fans to receive an email with instructions for making advance transactions when 2027 and 2028 ticket sales begin. Interested parties must register at www.mexicogp.mx/derecho-de-primera-opcion by November 7, then participate in a special StayF1RST sale from November 10 to 12, exclusively for Banamex and Banorte credit card holders.
