Detailed information to purchasing tickets for the Major Grandstand at Yas Marina Circuit whereas attending the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Major Picture: View from Major Grandstand, Sector M-03
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is scheduled on December 4-6
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Forward of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, we had the chance to take a look at the views from all sections of the Major Grandstand at Yas Marina Circuit. Spanning many of the begin/end straight, the Major Grandstand provides chosen views (relying on the place you’re sat) of the ultimate flip, first flip, end line, beginning grid, podium and crew garages. It’s the most effective locations to observe the race construct up, begin, pit stops and post-race podium ceremony on the last race of the season, particularly if the groups’ and drivers’ championships are nonetheless to be determined. For on-track motion, it’s higher to decide on the West, South or North Grandstands.
Seats within the Major Grandstand are included with chosen ticket packages from F1 Experiences, together with Hero | Major. In addition to a 3-day ticket within the Major Grandstand, packages embody entry to thrilling trackside actions on Thursday (Unique Pit Lane Stroll, Guided Monitor Tour, Championship Trophy Photograph & Inside F1 occasion). Click on the button beneath to view all Abu Dhabi packages from F1 Experiences.
Major Grandstand: Have to Know
8 Rows of seats: A-H. Row A is lowest and closest to the monitor and Row H is highest. Seat numbers range by part, with numbering from proper to left (following the course of the monitor). The grandstand is entered by way of a number of stairwells from the bottom stage, all of which open at Row H (the best row of seats). Signposting on the bottom stage signifies the part and seat numbers being entered
Separated into 10 Sections: M-00 to M-09. When dealing with the monitor, M-00 is furthest to the suitable and closest to the ultimate nook, while M-09 is furthest to the left and closest to the primary nook.
Sections M-00 to M-04 are referred to as the ‘Major Grandstand Premium’ and are priced increased than sections M-05 to M-09, that are merely ‘Major Grandstand’.
Massive TV screens are positioned behind the rostrum (part M-02) and reverse sections M-03, M-05/M-06 and M-07/M-08. The bottom numbered sections (M-00 and M-01) don’t have nearly as good a view of a TV display as all different sections within the grandstand.
Part M-09 has solely six rows of standard seats (A-F), the best row (G) is an ADA part,
Part is M-01 closest to complete line,
Part M-02 excessive seats numbers (52-58) are instantly reverse the rostrum,
Part M-03 excessive seat numbers (35-68) are instantly reverse the entrance slots on the beginning grid, in addition to the garages of the main groups. These seats even have a view of the rostrum to the suitable. That is the perfect part, in our opinion.
The right way to entry the Major Grandstand?
As a result of distinctive format of Yas Marina Circuit, the Major Grandstand is definitely positioned on the within of the circuit. Which means you’ll must cross the monitor to enter the grandstand. The closest entrance gate is Gate 19 on Yas Leisure Drive, subsequent to the West Straight Grandstand. You’ll use a tunnel to go below the monitor and arrive within the fan zone behind the tip of the Major Grandstand (part M-00 finish), near the ultimate nook. If you happen to occur to be staying on the W Abu Dhabi, you should use one other tunnel which works below the monitor and takes you to the identical location on the finish of the grandstand close to the ultimate flip. Verify the detailed circuit map above.
What sort of seats can be found within the Major Grandstand?
All seats within the Major Grandstand and Major Grandstand Premium are particular person bucket seats with backs. Regardless of the circuit and this grandstand being over 15 years outdated, the seats are nonetheless in wonderful situation and clearly nicely maintained.
The place are the perfect seats within the Major Grandstand?
There’s a purpose why sections M-00 to M-04 are referred to as “Major Grandstand Premium” and tickets are priced increased than for sections M-05 to M-09 (“Major Grandstand”), although we’d argue that the perfect seats are in sections M-02 to M-04 (keep away from sections M-00 and M-01 if in case you have the selection). The seats in sections M-02 to M-04 face the entrance a part of the beginning grid, the garages of the main groups and in addition the rostrum. If you happen to don’t worth watching on-track motion like passing strikes, then these are the perfect seats to observe the ultimate race of the season, particularly if there’s a championship or two to be determined!
Don’t low cost sections M-05 to M-09, as most of those nonetheless face crew garages (mid-field and backmarker groups), and the nearer you get to the tip of the grandstand, the higher your views of the opening nook. Nevertheless, views are restricted past the apex of Flip 1 by a brand new extension of the Paddock Membership, which was constructed forward of the race in 2024.
How a lot do Major Grandstand tickets value?
Tickets for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are usually not on common sale. A small variety of tremendous early chicken tickets had been placed on sale throughout race weekend in 2025, however these bought out in a short time. The final sale usually begins in January, and we do suggest securing your tickets as quickly as attainable. The perfect seats promote rapidly, and most grandstand seats are bought out many months upfront of race weekend.
For the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Major Grandstand seat costs began at 3,010 AED (approx. $820 USD) and Major Grandstand Premium seats had been priced from 3,160 AED (approx. $860 USD). Aisle seats had been increased priced, and a few ticket costs had been topic to dynamic pricing by way of Ticketmaster, who sells the tickets on behalf of the race promoter in Abu Dhabi. If you happen to can afford it, we suggest paying for the Major Grandstand Premium seats. (Don’t neglect, ‘Major Grandstand Premium’ refers to sections M-00 to M-04 and ‘Major Grandstand’ refers to sections M-05 to M-09. View the total Abu Dhabi worth record on the backside of this publish.
F1 Experiences Lounge at Yas Premium Suites 3-Days | Premium Restaurant
The Major Grandstand and Major Grandstand Premium seats occupy the bottom tier of the principle grandstand constructing. Two ranges of hospitality suites are positioned above (referred to as the Yas Premium Suites), however solely within the center part of the constructing (see map). Degree 2 is residence to suites M-11 to M-16 and stage 3 is residence to suites M-17 to M-23. For latest editions of the race, the F1 Experiences Lounge at Yas Premium Suites 3-Days | Premium Restaurant suite has been positioned in part M-11 or M-12, a primary location in the perfect space of the grandstand with views of the beginning grid, grid packing containers of the main groups and the rostrum (M-11 and M-12 correspond to the identical location – one ground increased – as M-03 and M-04). See pictures above of the view. Entry to the F1 Experiences Lounge features a reserved grandstand seat, all-inclusive meals and drinks, and a guided tour of the F1 Paddock. Extremely beneficial! (Observe that the Editor labored on this suite for F1 Experiences in 2024 and 2025.)
Major Grandstand Premium: Part M-00
Major Grandstand Premium: Part M-01
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Major Grandstand Premium: Part M-02
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Major Grandstand Premium: Part M-03
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Major Grandstand Premium: Part M-04
Part M-04 Video
Major Grandstand: Part M-05
Part M-05 Video
Major Grandstand: Part M-06
Part M-06 Video
Major Grandstand: Part M-07
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Major Grandstand: Part M-08
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Major Grandstand: Part M-09
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