Chinese Grand Prix 2027: tickets, seats and trip cost
Last checked: 2026-10-15
Dates: 16 Apr – 18 Apr 2027
Circuit: Shanghai International Circuit, 5.451 km, first race here 2004
Location: Shanghai, China
Tickets: Waitlist · official ticket page
Seating and prices
7 seating areas. Prices are adult 3-day prices unless shown otherwise. Click a name for the full seat guide where we have enough data.
| Seating area | Type | Covered | View | Big screen | Price (adult) | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandstand A (Main) | grandstand | Yes | Main straight (start/finish, pits) | Yes | to verify | – |
| Grandstand B | grandstand | Partly | – | Yes | to verify | – |
| Grandstand H | grandstand | Yes | – | Yes | to verify | – |
| Grandstand K | grandstand | Yes | – | Yes | to verify | – |
| General Admission Zone C | general admission | No | – | No | to verify | – |
| General Admission Zone J | general admission | No | – | No | to verify | – |
| General Admission Zone L | general admission | No | – | No | to verify | – |
Trip cost calculator
Not enough verified price data yet to estimate a trip cost for this race. It will appear when official prices are published.
Getting there
| From | To | How | Time | Cost | Cost basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Shanghai | Shanghai International Circuit | metro | 60 min | 18 CNY ≈ $3 | 1-day unlimited pass | 3-day pass 45 CNY |
| Central Shanghai | Shanghai International Circuit | taxi | – | 200 CNY–250 ≈ $30 | one way incl. tolls | About 35 km |
Where to stay
| Area | Type | Distance | To circuit | Hotel, 3 nights pp | Camping | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Shanghai | city centre | 35 km | 60 min | 1,200 CNY–2,130 ≈ $179–$318 | No | Metro about 60 min |
Weather in race month
Average high 21.8°C, average low 11.9°C, rain (1 mm or more) on about 28% of days.
Based on 2011-2025 (10 yrs) of daily readings at CHM00058362 Shanghai (24.4 km from circuit). Source: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily (public domain).
Good to know
- ticketsAll tickets require full passport registration several weeks in advance. (from a fan guide, to confirm)
Questions fans ask
When is the Chinese Grand Prix 2027?
The 2027 Chinese Grand Prix race weekend runs from 16 April 2027 to 18 April 2027 at Shanghai International Circuit.
Which grandstands are covered at the Chinese Grand Prix?
Covered grandstands: Grandstand A (Main), Grandstand H, Grandstand K. Covered status is from our sources; roofs may not shade every row.
How do I get to Shanghai International Circuit?
Options include: metro from Central Shanghai to Shanghai International Circuit (about 60 min, 18 CNY 1-day unlimited pass); taxi from Central Shanghai to Shanghai International Circuit (200 CNY one way incl. tolls).
Where should I stay for the Chinese Grand Prix, and what does it cost?
Central Shanghai is a common base. A rough budget for 3 nights is 1,200 CNY to 2,130 CNY per person sharing a room (estimate; race-weekend prices vary).
What is the weather like at the Chinese Grand Prix?
Over 2011-2025 (10 yrs), days in race month averaged a high of 21.8°C and a low of 11.9°C and rain fell (1 mm or more) on about 28% of days (weather station: CHM00058362 Shanghai (24.4 km from circuit)).
Sources
Last checked: 2026-10-15. Official sources are used first; fan-guide facts are marked as estimates. Missing values are shown as "to verify", never guessed.
Show all 8 sources
- formula1.com/en/racing/2027
- ticketing.formula1.com/tickets/en/china/general-admission-f1-shanghai-waitlist
- gpdestinations.com/tickets-chinese-f1-grand-prix
- gpdestinations.com/getting-around-chinese-grand-prix
- gpdestinations.com/accommodation-chinese-grand-prix
- gpdestinations.com/budget-planner-chinese-grand-prix
- ticketing.formula1.com/china
- ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/ghcn/daily/by_station/CHM00058362.csv.gz