Accessible Parking

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.

Service animals as defined by Title II and Title III of the ADA are permitted. 

Track Crossing Times & Locations

Track crossings are available at certain times throughout the weekend to allow fans to cross at ground level, avoiding the walkover bridge. All track crossing times are subject to change based on the on-track schedule. Please note to be at these cross over locations at the start of the crossing time window as the length of the window is not guaranteed.

Click here for track crossing times (Link will become live when available)
Click here for map 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

From the north (Tampa)
I-275 south
I-175 east via (left) exit 22
Keep left onto 5th Avenue S.
Track is at 1st Street S. and 5th Avenue S.

From the north (Clearwater)
US-19 south
54th Avenue N. east
I-275 south
I-175 east via (left) exit 22
Keep left onto 5th Avenue S.
Track is at 1st Street S. and 5th Avenue S.

From the south
I-275 north (Sunshine Bay Bridge)
I-175 east via exit 22
Keep left onto 5th Avenue S.
Track is at 1st Street S. and 5th Avenue S.

Friday: TBD

Saturday: TBD

Sunday: TBD

• Gate 1 is located at 1st Avenue S. and 1st Street S.

• Gate 5 is located at 5th Avenue S. and 2nd Street N.

• Both gates are accessible. Please check track crossing times below.

The Festival Map is available here. Festival Map is subject to change.

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

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, go to the City’s website event page.

• Abuse of intoxicants
• Carrying open food/beverage containers over bridges or track crossings
• Disorderly conduct/fighting/profanity
• Placing cups on walls
• Running/jogging
• Smoking/vaping in grandstand & hospitality areas
• Spitting tobacco
• Standing on grandstand seats
• Standing or sitting in walkways, aisles and ramps
• Throwing or kicking objects

We ask all patrons to leave any non-essential, prohibited items at home, or locked in your vehicle. None of the listed prohibited items may be left in or around the gate area. The following items are not permitted on the race site:

• Aerosol cans (except sunscreen)
• Banners
• Camcorders
• Camera lenses that exceed 10’’
• Coolers (includes food and beverage)
• Confederate flag
• Drones or other unmanned aircrafts
• Firearms, knives, explosives or weapons of any description are not permitted
• Fires, grills, fireworks
• Folding chairs
• Food and beverage
• Glass bottles or containers
• Golf carts for personal use
• Handbills or samples are not to be distributed or placed on the grounds without the express written approval of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
• Hateful flags, signs, imagery, etc.  
• Illegal drugs
• Inflatables (beach balls, etc.)
• Items that obstruct views
• Laptop computers (see above for permissible devices)
• Large bags including but not limited to: Duffel and grocery bags, luggage
• Laser lights and pointers
• Motorcycles or off-road vehicles (including ATVs, ATCs, dune bug bicycles)
• No flammable or combustible materials except small lighters (for cigarettes)
• Noise makers, horns, helium balloons, beach balls
• None of the above restricted items may be left in or around the gate area
• Other items that are deemed hazardous or diminish the enjoyment of the event by other patrons
• Personal protection devices (mace/pepper spray)
• Pets (except service animals as defined by Title II and Title III of the ADA)
• Poles or sticks (except those to assist the disabled)
• Projectile items and missiles
• Roller blades, skateboards, skates, scooters, bicycles
• Scaffolding and other structures
• Stadium Seats

Catch a ride with the SunRunner, PSTA’s Bus Rapid Transit service. With service between St. Pete Beach and Downtown St. Pete every 15 minutes at peak times and a designated traffic lane, the SunRunner is a quick and easy way to get to the beach, downtown or anywhere in between. Service runs until midnight.

Or, take the St. Petersburg Trolley: The Looper Downtown Trolley  and Central Avenue Shuttle  (St. Pete's trolley system) offers rides throughout the Grand Prix weekend at no charge between Grand Central Station and the Pier. The Looper provides a circular route (CLICK for Route Map) between the city's parking facilities, hotels, restaurants and attractions at no charge.

For updated information on parking, street closures and other transportation issues, go to the City’s website at stpete.org.

SunRunner Rapid Transit details:

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 Gate 5 with a stop just a short walk away.

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 expires 3/3.

To plan your trip download Transit app.

Not sure where to sit? Check out our Seating Guide here.

New for 2026, the $10 order processing fee has been eliminated. Additional fees may apply on purcahses made at Gate during event weekend, February 27 - March 1. All ticket pricing includes taxes.

The Speed Zone is located near Turns 5 & 6 and the Firestone Bridge. There are many interactive displays and racing simulators for families and children of all ages.

Please ensure that you carefully review your ticket selection before you complete your purchase. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and TicketsWest have a strict no refund policy.

Pending availability, tickets can be upgraded both before and during the event. Tickets may be upgraded onsite at the Gate 5 ticket booth or the Mahaffey Theater Box Office window. Tickets purchased from third parties can not be upgraded. Tickets purchased as part of a weekend combo must be upgraded for the whole weekend.

Track crossings are available at certain times throughout the weekend to allow fans to cross at ground level, avoiding the walkover bridge. All track crossing times are subject to change based on the on track schedule. Track crossing timeswill be available closer to event weekend.