Silverstone sets out its stall for 2026: tickets, tiers, and a festival twist
Silverstone’s opened the gates for 2026—well, almost. The circuit has confirmed when British Grand Prix tickets will go on sale next week, how they’ll be priced, and what’s new for fans making the annual pilgrimage to Northamptonshire.
The headline: dynamic pricing is back. That means a chunk of tickets will climb in price as allocations sell through, while a portion stays fixed. Silverstone says 35% of tickets will be held at a fixed price, and points to last year’s numbers to defend the model—57% of buyers, it claims, paid less than the average as tiers moved. It’s the kind of system that rewards early birds and winds up the night owls, and the circuit’s not pretending otherwise.
This year there’s a practical tweak many have asked for: reserved grandstand seating. Buy a grandstand ticket and you’ll pick a specific seat for the duration of your booking, rather than the old free-for-all scramble when the gates open.
General admission prices, meanwhile, are being held at 2025 levels. Day tickets start from ÂŁ70, with a weekend GA from ÂŁ269. Live prices will be clearly displayed on the Silverstone site as tiers open and sell.
Why the rush for 2026? New rules. The sport is pivoting to smaller, lighter cars and power units with a far bigger electric component. Nobody knows exactly how that’ll look out on track until we get there, which is half the thrill—and exactly why Silverstone weekends tend to vanish from the ticket shop in short order.
For planners, here’s how access opens up:
– 5 September – Silverstone official camping and glamping sites on sale
– 11 September – Silverstone Racing Club (Full Circuit Members) priority sale
– 12 September – Silverstone Racing Club GRID (second-tier membership) priority sale
– 15 September – Landostand launch
– 16 September – Official AMEX presale
– 18 September – Silverstone official camping and glamping customers
– 19 September – All remaining tickets released for general sale
The circuit’s message is simple: if you want the cheapest tier for your chosen ticket type, jump in early. If you’re happy to let the dust settle and still get in, you’ll likely pay a little more for the same view.
There’s also a new flavour to the weekend. For the first time, the British Grand Prix will host CarFest, the family festival founded by broadcaster Chris Evans. Silverstone says its 2026 partner charities will align with those supported by CarFest, and fans will be able to add a donation at checkout. Proceeds from the circuit’s wider fundraising will also flow to those causes.
Beneficiaries include BBC Children in Need, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Rainbow Trust, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust and Young Epilepsy, with additional support for local charities. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring CarFest to Silverstone in 2026,” Evans said. “With Silverstone’s year-round commitment to supporting CarFest charities, along with the passion of their amazing fans, we’re confident we’ll raise incredible amounts for children’s charities.”
The 2026 British Grand Prix runs 3–5 July. If history’s any guide, you won’t have long once the general sale opens. Pack your patience, set the alarm, and maybe—just maybe—grab that seat you’ve been eyeing since last summer.
