Price Increases: The Most Expensive and Cheapest Ticket Prices
The Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 has confirmed the dates for pre-sale, general sale, and official ticket prices. The most expensive ticket price has increased by 35% compared to 2025, while the cheapest ticket price remains unchanged.
The most expensive ticket for 2026 will be the one for the Green Zone in the Box Main Grandstand with access to the Speed Lounge Banamex Verde, priced at 61,750 pesos. In contrast, the most expensive ticket in 2025 was 45,700 pesos for the Box Oro Norte grada in the Café Zone.
The minimum price remains at 3,900 pesos for grada 2A in the Orange Zone and for the accessible area designated for people with disabilities.
Pre-sale and General Sale Dates
The pre-sale of tickets will take place on November 10th and 11th, starting at 11:00 AM (Central Mexico time), and will be available exclusively to Banamex and Banorte customers. These customers can pay in six or twelve installments without interest if they have a credit card; with a debit card, payment will be in one installment.
General sale for the public will begin on November 12th, also starting at 11:00 AM.
What is the First Option Right (FOR)?
For 2026, the First Option Right (FOR) is introduced, a mechanism that allows priority purchase for the 2027 and 2028 editions. It does not function as an access ticket but as an advance reservation.
Those who wish to obtain it must register on the official site
Prices by Zone: Orange, Blue, Pink, and Green
Official prices without service charges or FOR vary according to the circuit zone. In the Green Zone, tickets start at 30,500 pesos and reach up to 61,750 pesos in areas with hospitality access like Speed Lounge.
- In the Orange Zone, access ranges from 3,900 pesos (gradilla 2A) to 21,750 pesos in Plus zones.
- In the Blue Zone, prices range from 7,000 to 21,750 pesos depending on the gradilla and included benefits.
- In the Pink Zone, tickets go from 12,400 to 19,900 pesos according to location.
- Some seats offer the option to add FOR, with additional costs ranging from 1,450 to 7,500 pesos.
Mexico Among the Most Expensive Grand Prix Ticket Events in the World
According to the specialized portal F1 Destinations, the Mexico City Grand Prix ranked in the top 5 of events with an average ticket cost that was among the highest in the 2025 season, priced at approximately 12,600 pesos or $688. It was only surpassed by Las Vegas, Monaco, and Miami, while the cheapest average ticket was recorded at the China Grand Prix.
The 2025 edition marked a decade since the return of Formula 1 to Mexico, following a break of more than two decades between 1993 and 2014. Currently, the contract with the top category is guaranteed until 2028, ensuring Mexico’s presence in the calendar for at least three more years after 2026.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the First Option Right (FOR)? It’s a new mechanism for 2026 that allows priority purchase for the 2027 and 2028 editions, functioning as an advance reservation rather than a direct access ticket.
- How can I obtain the FOR? Register on the official site
before November 7th to participate in the StayF1RST special sale from November 10th to 12th. - What are the different ticket price zones? Prices vary by zone: Orange (3,900 – 21,750 pesos), Blue (7,000 – 21,750 pesos), Pink (12,400 – 19,900 pesos), and Green (30,500 – 61,750 pesos).
- When are the pre-sale and general sale dates? Pre-sale is on November 10th and 11th; general sale starts on November 12th, both from 11:00 AM (Central Mexico time).
- How does the Mexico City Grand Prix compare in ticket prices? According to F1 Destinations, it ranked among the top 5 most expensive events in 2025, with an average ticket cost of around 12,600 pesos, only surpassed by Las Vegas, Monaco, and Miami.
