F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2027: dates and how to get to the circuit
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Dates confirmed by the organiser
Short answer
The 2027 Chinese Grand Prix is 16-18 April 2027 (round 5) at Shanghai International Circuit in Jiading.
Take the metro: Line 11, Shanghai Circuit station is next to the track.
The trip falls after the current visa-free end date (31 December 2026, 24:00). Check book now or wait before booking non-refundable flights.
| Phase | Dates | What |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Apr 2027 | 16 April 2027 | Practice (timetable not published yet) |
| Sat 17 Apr 2027 | 17 April 2027 | Qualifying or sprint (timetable not published yet) |
| Sun 18 Apr 2027 | 18 April 2027 | Race |
| Visa-free policy end | 31 December 2026, 24:00 | Check before booking an April 2027 trip |
| Fact | Value | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Grand Prix 2027F1 spectators | 16-18 April 2027 (round 5) | Formula 1 | |
| Circuit and metroF1 spectators | Line 11, Shanghai Circuit station | Shanghai Municipal People's Government | |
| 30-day visa-free: last entry dateordinary-passport holders of listed countries | 31 December 2026, 24:00 | Chinese Embassy in the UAE | |
| 240-hour transit: eligible countrieseligible nationalities (incl. US, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, Qatar) | 57 countries | Beijing Government (English) | |
| Qingming 2027mainland China public holiday | 3-5 April 2027 (3 days) | Xinhua |
When is the 2027 Chinese Grand Prix?
Friday 16 to Sunday 18 April 2027, round 5 of the season, per the Formula 1 calendar. The session timetable and the sprint weekends are published by F1 closer to the date; we will add them here.
It is not on a Chinese public holiday: Qingming is two weeks earlier (3-5 April 2027 (3 days)).
How do I get to Shanghai International Circuit?
By metro. Line 11, Shanghai Circuit station, and Line 11 runs into the city, so most fans stay in town and ride out each day. Leave extra time on race day: the trains and the station fill up before and after the race.
If you plan a Didi or taxi, expect road closures around the circuit on race days; the city publishes the plan shortly before the weekend.
Where should I stay for the F1 in Shanghai?
Anywhere near a Line 11 station saves changes. Staying in the centre puts you near everything else in Shanghai for the rest of the trip; staying in Jiading is closer to the track but quieter in the evenings. Book early: race weekend raises demand across the city.
Do I need a visa for the F1 in April 2027?
Possibly. The 30-day visa-free policy is confirmed only to 31 December 2026, 24:00. If it is not extended, you would need a visa, unless you qualify for 240-hour transit by flying on to a third country. Our book now or wait page tracks the decision.
What do I need before I fly?
Set up mobile payments (payments guide), sort your data (internet guide) and file the arrival card. For the rest of your time in the city, start at the Shanghai guide.
Questions people ask
When is the F1 race in Shanghai in 2027?
16-18 April 2027 (round 5).
Which metro goes to the Shanghai F1 circuit?
Line 11, Shanghai Circuit station.
Where can I buy tickets?
From the official channels listed by Formula 1 and the circuit. We have not checked 2027 prices yet and will add them when sales open.
Sources
- 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar, Formula 1, retrieved
- F1 transport guide: metro, parking and road closures, Shanghai Municipal People's Government, retrieved
- Notice on the Extension of the Unilateral Visa-Free Policy, Chinese Embassy in the UAE, retrieved
- China Adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour Visa-free Transit Program, Beijing Government (English), retrieved
- 国务院办公厅关于2027年部分节假日安排的通知, Xinhua, retrieved