Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2027
The Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco returns from 3 to 6 June 2027 for one of the most prestigious and distinctive weekends in world motorsport. First held in 1929, the Monaco Grand Prix is staged on a temporary street circuit through the heart of the Principality, combining historic prestige with one of the most technically demanding layouts on the Formula 1 calendar. Narrow streets, elevation changes, limited run-off areas and constant proximity to the barriers make precision essential, while the harbour, Casino district and city-centre setting create an atmosphere unlike any permanent circuit.
2027 event overview
The 2027 edition is scheduled across four days and will include Formula 1 together with Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. The Automobile Club de Monaco states that the event will mark the first European round of the 2027 Formula 1 season. The published programme remains subject to change, so spectators should verify the latest timetable before travelling.
Thursday 3 June
The opening day is devoted to support-series activity. Formula 3, Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and Formula 2 are scheduled for free-practice sessions. This is the first opportunity of the weekend to see cars on the streets of Monaco and to experience the circuit in operation before the Formula 1 programme begins.
Friday 4 June
Friday brings qualifying sessions for Formula 3 and Formula 2, followed by Formula 1 Free Practice 1. Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup qualifying is also scheduled, and the day concludes with Formula 1 Sprint Qualifying. The addition of Sprint activity makes Friday a competitive Formula 1 day rather than a conventional practice-only programme.
Saturday 5 June
Saturday features Formula 3 Race 1, the Formula 1 Sprint Race, Formula 1 qualifying and Formula 2 Race 1. Monaco qualifying is traditionally one of the key moments of the entire Grand Prix weekend because overtaking opportunities on the narrow street circuit are limited and grid position can have a major influence on the race.
Sunday 6 June
Race day includes Formula 3 Race 2, Formula 2 Race 2 and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup race before the Formula 1 build-up. The programme then includes the Formula 1 Drivers’ Parade, an honour lap by H.S.H. the Prince and Princess of Monaco, the national anthem and the Formula 1 Grand Prix itself. The race distance is listed by the Automobile Club de Monaco as 78 laps, with a maximum duration of 120 minutes.
The Monaco street circuit
The Circuit de Monaco runs through public roads in Monte-Carlo and La Condamine. Its combination of tight corners, short straights and rapid changes of direction places a premium on car placement and driver confidence. The circuit is famous for passing landmarks and sections such as Sainte Dévote, Casino Square, the tunnel, the harbour area and the final sector around the swimming pool and Rascasse. Because the track is created within the city, road closures and access controls form an important part of the event and can affect normal movement around Monaco during race days.
Tickets and official sales
Spectators should purchase tickets only through the official Automobile Club de Monaco channels. The ACM provides official online ticketing and also operates its ticketing office at 44 rue Grimaldi in Monaco. Depending on the product selected, tickets may be issued as physical tickets or e-tickets. Grandstand locations vary significantly around the circuit, so visitors should review the official circuit and seating maps before booking.
Fan experience
The Grand Prix extends well beyond the track. The official MGP Live Fan Zone at Place d’Armes in La Condamine is designed as a central gathering point for spectators, with entertainment, live music, simulators, giant screens and selected autograph sessions. It offers a useful option for visitors who want to experience the race atmosphere away from their grandstand and remains close to the circuit perimeter.
Planning your visit
Monaco becomes exceptionally busy during Grand Prix week. Visitors should plan transport and arrival times carefully, allow additional time for security checks and pedestrian diversions, and expect temporary traffic restrictions around the circuit. Public transport and rail are generally the most practical ways to reach the Principality during the event, while driving into central Monaco can be heavily affected by road closures and controlled access. Always check the latest ACM travel instructions shortly before the event because operational arrangements can change.
Accessibility
The Automobile Club de Monaco publishes dedicated information for spectators with reduced mobility. Because accessible viewing locations and procedures are specific to the event, visitors requiring assistance should consult the official accessibility guidance and contact the organiser in advance rather than relying on general city access information.
Why this is a Monaco big event
The Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco is not simply a sporting fixture: it is one of the defining annual events of the Principality. Its global television audience, long history, exceptional setting and concentration of sport, hospitality and city-wide activity make it one of the most important dates in Monaco’s calendar. For first-time visitors, the experience is as much about the transformation of the city as the race itself.
Important: programme details are subject to change. Check the Automobile Club de Monaco website and official ticketing channels for the latest confirmed timetable, access information and ticket availability before travelling.
