Formula 1 returns to the United States for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, running Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25. Lights out for the race is Sunday at 4:00 PM ET (3:00 PM local). This is a standard race weekend in 2026 (Austin is not on the sprint calendar this year), so it is two practice sessions Friday, final practice and qualifying Saturday, and the grand prix Sunday.
Quick facts
Event: 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
Track: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas
Weekend: October 23 to 25, 2026
Race start: Sunday, Oct 25, 4:00 PM ET (3:00 PM CT)
Format: Standard weekend (no sprint)
US TV: Race on ABC and the ESPN app; practice and qualifying on ESPN networks
2026 US Grand Prix schedule and start times
| Session | Day | ET | Local (CT) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Fri, Oct 23 | 1:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM CT | ESPN networks |
| Free Practice 2 | Fri, Oct 23 | 5:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM CT | ESPN networks |
| Free Practice 3 | Sat, Oct 24 | 1:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM CT | ESPN networks |
| Qualifying | Sat, Oct 24 | 5:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM CT | ESPN networks |
| Race | Sun, Oct 25 | 4:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM CT | ABC / ESPN app |
How to watch the US Grand Prix in the US
ESPN carries Formula 1 in the United States. The grand prix itself airs on ABC on Sunday afternoon and streams on the ESPN app, while Friday practice and Saturday final practice and qualifying run on the ESPN family of networks. Check your local listings on race weekend to confirm the exact channel for each session.
Following the whole season? See the full 2026 F1 schedule and track the title fight with our 2026 F1 standings tracker.
Printable 2026 US Grand Prix schedule
Print the full weekend timetable with ET and local start times.
Download the printable 2026 US Grand Prix schedule (PDF)
2026 US Grand Prix FAQ
When is the 2026 United States Grand Prix?
Race day is Sunday, October 25, 2026, with the green light at 4:00 PM ET (3:00 PM CT). The weekend runs Oct 23 to 25.
Is the 2026 US Grand Prix a sprint weekend?
No. Austin is not on the 2026 sprint calendar, so it follows the standard format with three practice sessions and qualifying.
What channel is the US Grand Prix on?
In the United States the race airs on ABC and the ESPN app, with practice and qualifying on ESPN networks.
Where is the US Grand Prix held?
At the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
