IndyCar St. Petersburg 2027: dates, street circuit and tickets

IndyCar St. Petersburg 2027 date and status

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is listed as round one of the 2027 IndyCar season, with the race on Sunday 7 March 2027 and the weekend starting on Friday 5 March. That date is provisional: the series had not published a complete 2027 calendar when we last checked.

Because this is the opener, it matters beyond the result. It is the first chance to see how the teams look after the winter, and the reigning champion Alex Palou and his rivals arrive with a fresh points table. For the full picture of the year, see the IndyCar 2027 schedule.

Watching IndyCar St. Petersburg on a street circuit

Why IndyCar St. Petersburg suits first-time visitors

A street circuit means temporary barriers, tight corners and very little run-off. Cars pass close to the fencing, which makes the noise and the speed easy to appreciate from almost any public viewing area. Overtaking is hard, so strategy and restarts decide a lot.

Choosing a spot at IndyCar St. Petersburg

Grandstand names and layouts for 2027 have not been released, so we will not guess. In general, seats near a braking zone give you the best chance of seeing passing moves, while seats along the straight show pit stops and starts. Check the map on the ticket page once sales detail it.

Tickets for IndyCar St. Petersburg 2027

Tickets for the race are already on sale, and you can see the current categories by using the Tickets button on this page. Prices vary by category, so we do not quote figures here. Buying early gives you the widest choice of seating, particularly for the Sunday race.

If you are building a spring trip around several rounds, compare this opener with IndyCar Phoenix a week later, which is also provisional, and IndyCar Arlington after that.

Planning your IndyCar St. Petersburg trip

The race takes place in a city on Florida's Gulf Coast, so most visitors fly into one of the airports around the Tampa Bay area and drive or take a taxi. Book accommodation as soon as the dates are confirmed, because race weekends fill the central districts. Expect warm weather, bring sun protection and ear defences, and plan to walk between viewing areas.

Session times will be published by the organiser a few weeks before the event, so avoid booking non-refundable travel around a specific hour. Browse the wider motorsport travel guides for general planning tips.