With Ticketmaster queues growing and maps refreshing, here’s what to know before you buy for the second-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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know before you buy for the third Las Vegas Grand Prix.
High Stakes in the Desert
The Las Vegas Grand Prix returns for its third edition in 2025, and with the American Express presale kicking off, eager fans are already battling Ticketmaster queues and eyeing updated circuit maps to score a spot. But unlike 2023’s inaugural spectacle or the more streamlined 2024 follow-up, this year’s event is rolling in with even more fine-tuned adjustments that buyers should be aware of before hitting “purchase.”
Key Changes for 2025
1. Race Start Time Bumped Up One of the most notable tweaks: the race start time has been moved two hours earlier. After widespread complaints in 2023 about the frigid midnight conditions, especially from fans in the grandstands, and some refinement in 2024, this 2025 change aims to strike a better balance for both local and global audiences.
2. No Food or Drink Included in GA or Grandstand Tickets Unlike 2023—where some ticket tiers included complimentary food and beverage packages—2025’s offering, unlike 2024 and 2023, is strictly pay-as-you-go for General Admission and Grandstand sections. Expect typical Vegas event pricing—and long lines—unless you opt for a premium hospitality option.
Zone by Zone Breakdown
T-Mobile Zone at Sphere Arguably the most dynamic section in 2023, and a fan-favorite again in 2024, the T-Mobile Zone has now been scaled back significantly in 2025. Nearly half of the grandstand capacity has been removed, possibly to ease crowd congestion or improve sightlines. However, if the live concerts and activations from previous years return, the GA area here might still offer the best entertainment value for your dollar. Given the size of the area, there’s some speculation about whether chairs may be allowed this year, though no official guidance has been provided.
East Harmon Zone (Turn 3) This section includes two grandstands and a three-level hospitality suite. Only the first level is currently available for purchase, raising questions about visibility for grandstand ticketholders, as upper-level suite attendees may obstruct key sightlines. Another notable absence this year? The Red Bull Energy Station, which was a focal point in 2023 but has yet to return.
West Harmon Zone Cut down to a single grandstand, this area has been halved compared to earlier editions. If tickets sell quickly, don’t be surprised if another grandstand is added and a push for additional sales begins. In both previous years, this zone delivered dramatic on-track moments, especially during overtakes.
What We Learned from 2023 and 2024
The inaugural Vegas GP in 2023 had its share of chaos—remember the drain cover fiasco in FP1, delays, and frustrated fans—but it also delivered a visually stunning, high-speed race with a thrilling battle between Red Bull and Ferrari. By 2024, many of the early kinks were smoothed out, with better crowd control, clearer signage, and a race that ran closer to schedule.
In both editions, the track itself proved more exciting than expected, with long straights and big braking zones leading to unexpected drama and overtakes. That same promise carries into 2025, along with the hope that continued tweaks will deliver an even better fan experience.
Final Thoughts
If you’re weighing options while the Ticketmaster clock ticks down, keep your eye on zones that offer flexibility, entertainment, and value. The T-Mobile GA section—if concerts return—could be the sweet spot. Meanwhile, Grandstands near Turn 3 might come with obstructed views, and premium hospitality options remain expensive but unchanged in terms of exclusivity.
As always with Vegas, the odds are unpredictable—but this time, at least, you know what you’re betting on.