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Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (season opener) 2027 Trip Planner

Streets of St. Petersburg · St. Petersburg, FL

Weekend
Weekend dates TBA
Race day
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Start time
TBA
Date status
official (race day only)

Official source: www.indynxt.com · published Aug 12, 2026 ·

Estimate

Weekend for 2 · 2 nights · 3 days. This is an estimate, not a quote.

0k0.9k1.8k2.6k3.5kUSD · WEEKEND FOR 2
low
$990
typical
$1,480
high
$2,520

Estimate built from last year's published prices, adjusted for inflation (CPI-U, BLS). Not a quote. Prices for 2027 may differ.

Nights
2
Tickets (×2)Based on 2027 priceslow$190typical$190high$340
General admission / cheapest ticket: Based on 2027 prices (Nov 2026) · source · CPI sourceReserved grandstand: Based on 2027 prices (Nov 2026) · source · CPI source
Lodging (2 nights)Based on 2026 pricesModeledlow$410typical$785high$1,545
GSA lodging per diem (non-race-weekend baseline): Based on 2026 prices (Feb 2026), CPI-adjusted ×1.031 · source · CPI sourceModeled: GSA Feb 2026 rate × race-weekend premium seen at other races (Low = non-race-weekend baseline)
Parking (1 vehicle)Based on 2026 priceslow$30typical$30high$30
Official parking: Based on 2026 prices (Feb 2026), CPI-adjusted ×1.031 · source · CPI sourceOne vehicle, race day
Food & drink (2 × 3 days)low$360typical$480high$600
Source: GSA M&IE $80/day — Tampa / St. Petersburg (Pinellas / Hillsborough), FL, FY2027 · as of Nov 1, 2026Low/High use a 75%/125% band around the GSA rate — that band is our convention.
Travellow$0typical$0high$0
Local / not included

Total = sum of known lines, rounded to the nearest $10. How we estimate

Tickets

Cheapest ticketNot captured yet
General admission ticket$95 per person · Based on 2027 prices (not inflation-adjusted) · checked Nov 2, 2026 · source
Grandstand ticket$170 per person · Based on 2027 prices (not inflation-adjusted) · checked Nov 2, 2026 · source
Official track site

Hotels

Cheapest hotel nightNot captured yet
Median hotel nightNot captured yet
75th-percentile hotel nightNot captured yet

Find a hotel

Search hotels near the track:

Hotels near Streets of St. Petersburg (Google Maps)

Suggested stay: check in Fri, Mar 5, 2027, check out Sun, Mar 7, 2027.

Camping & RV

CampingNot captured yet
RV rental nightNot captured yet

Many tracks sell their own campsites, often well before race weekend. Check the official site for site types, hookups and rules.

Official camping info

Getting there & parking

Nearest airports: PIE, TPA

ParkingNot captured yet
  • Race-day traffic is heavy — plan to arrive hours early and expect a slow exit after the checkered flag.
  • Buy or reserve parking in advance where the track offers it; prices and lots vary by event.
  • Ride-share and shuttles can beat parking, but pickup zones get busy after the race.
  • Save your parking spot on your phone map — big lots look alike at night.
Official parking & directions info

What to bring

  • Hearing protection (earplugs or over-ear muffs) — race cars are loud.
  • Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses. Rain poncho just in case.
  • A clear bag if the venue requires one, plus a phone power bank.
  • Seat cushion, comfortable shoes and layers for long days.
  • Check the official site for the current cooler, bag and prohibited-items policy.
Official fan guide

Where to watch

Expected: FOX (FOX's INDYCAR rights ran through 2027 and were extended in 2025). Exact channel TBA.

Source: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com

Notes

INDYCAR official release. Weekend also includes NASCAR Truck Series (per Oct 23, 2026 schedule release).

Price history

$0$47$94$140$187Oct 30, 2026Nov 2, 2026Nov 5, 2026Date checkedUSDGeneral admission ticket $95 · Nov 2, 2026 · 2027 basis2027 basisGrandstand ticket $170 · Nov 2, 2026 · 2027 basis2027 basis
General admission ticketGrandstand ticketHollow points = prior-year basis

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FAQ

When is the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (season opener) in 2027?

Race day is Sun, Mar 7, 2027. Full weekend dates are TBA. Status: official (race day only).

What time does the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (season opener) start?

The start time is TBA. We'll update this page when the official schedule is published.

Where is the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (season opener) held?

At Streets of St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, FL. Nearest airports: PIE, TPA.

How much does a weekend at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (season opener) cost for 2?

Our typical estimate is $1,480 (range $990–$2,520).

How can I watch the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (season opener) on TV?

Expected: FOX (FOX's INDYCAR rights ran through 2027 and were extended in 2025). Exact channel TBA.