Seating at Circuit of The Americas – Austin, TX
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 1,500-acre motorsports and events campus in Austin. For major events (F1, concerts, festivals), the venue can host over 120,000 guests. Seating options include:
- Main Grandstand: Tiered seating with 4 price levels — Lower Rows (1–10), Middle Rows (11–20), Upper Rows (21–28), and Top Rows (29–30). Top rows offer the best panoramic views of the circuit and stage.
- Turn 1 Grandstand: 8 sections overlooking the famous Turn 1 hairpin; Section 1 is closest to the Main Grandstand.
- General Admission Infield/Lawn: For concerts and festivals, the vast infield area is general admission — ideal for a festival-style experience.
- VIP & Suites: Premium seating packages available with exclusive amenities.
Best areas: Top rows of Main Grandstand for F1 views; center infield for concert energy. Avoid: Far end sections of Turn 1 grandstand for limited sightlines to the main stage.
Parking at Circuit of The Americas – Austin, TX
COTA requires pre-purchased parking passes for all vehicles. Parking on COTA Blvd is available in multiple on-site lots:
- Single-Day Parking Pass: $20 per day, available online in advance.
- 3-Day Parking Pass: $40 for multi-day events like F1 Grand Prix weekend.
- Motorcycle Parking (Lot H): Free for motorcycles.
- COTA RV Park: On-site RV camping available for a unique event experience. Visit cotarvpark.com.
- Rideshare: Dedicated Uber/Lyft drop-off zone on COTA Blvd. During major events, we recommend pre-booked shuttle services from downtown Austin for the most convenient experience.
We strongly recommend purchasing parking passes online in advance as lots fill up quickly for major events.
Box Office – Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX
Circuit of The Americas sells tickets through Ticketmaster online and the on-site box office. For ticket inquiries, call (512) 301-6600. Mobile and electronic tickets are accepted, and hard-copy tickets are also valid. VIP packages, suite rentals, and premium experiences can be booked directly through the COTA website at circuitoftheamericas.com. Note: Parking passes must be purchased separately and in advance — they are not included with event tickets.
