ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s that time again! Racing fans from all over will be heading to the bay area for the start of the next IndyCar season.

The 2025 Firestone Grand Prix will be speeding its way into Tampa Bay soon!

Here's what you need to know.

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QUICK RECAP:

The winner of the 2024 Firestone Grand Prix was Josef Newgarden. But, he was later disqualified because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system during the race. This allowed Pato O’Ward to be named the official winner.

WHEN IS THE 2025 FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETERSBURG?

The event starts on Thursday, February 27th and goes until Sunday, March 2nd.

WHERE DO I GET 2025 FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX TICKETS?

Tickets for the Firestone Grand Prix start at just $25 and three-day tickets start at $75.

GRANDSTAND PRICING

Day / Location Cost Ticket Type
1-Day / Lower Rows $105 Adult
3-Day / Lower Rows $135 Adult
1-Day / Upper Rows $130 Adult
3-Day/ Upper Rows $165 Adult
Day / Location Cost Ticket Type
1-Day / Lower Rows $95 JR (12 & Under)
3-Day / Lower Rows $115 JR (12 & Under)
1-Day / Upper Rows $120 JR (12 & Under)
3-Day/ Upper Rows $145 JR (12 & Under)

GENERAL ADMISSION

Days Cost Ticket Type
Friday $30 Adult
Saturday $45 Adult
Sunday $65 Adult
3-Days $75 Adult
Days Cost Ticket Type
Friday $30 JR (12 & Under)
Saturday $35 JR (12 & Under)
Sunday $55 JR (12 & Under)
3-Days $65 JR (12 & Under)

ADDITIONAL PASSES

Day(s) Cost Pass Type
3-Day $35 Rookie Racers (Ages 5-12)
1-Day / Firestone Paddock $50 Adult
2-Day / Firestone Paddock $75 Adult
3-Day / Pit Pass $150 Adult (18+) - Limited

* What is a paddock pass?

WHERE DO I GO?

In downtown St. Petersburg, the streets along the waterfront near Straub Park will be converted into a 1.8 mile race track. Just follow the noise from the loud engines!

2025 FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX SCHEDULE

THURSDAY SCHEDULE

Time Event Location
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. INDYCAR Party in the Park North Straub Park
5 p.m. 5K Run on the Firestone Grand Prix Track 400 Bayshore Dr. NE

FRIDAY SCHEDULE

Time Series Session
9:10 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. USF Pro 2000 Pratice
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mazda MX-5 Cup Practice 1
10:45 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. USF2000 Pratice
11:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. USF Pro 2000 Qualifying
12:20 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Mazda MX-5 Cup Pratice 2
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. NTT INDYCAR SERIES Autograph Session
1:05 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. USF2000 Qualifying
2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. INDY NXT by Firestone Practice 1
3:05 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. NTT INDYSCAR SERIES Practice 1
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. USF2000 Race 1

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

Time Series Session
8:05 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Mazda MX-5 Cup Qualifying
9:10 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. INDY NXT by Firestone Practice 2
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. NTT INDYCAR SERIES Pratice 2
11:35 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. USF Pro 2000 Race 1
12:30 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. USF2000 Race 2
1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. INDY NXT by Firestone Qualifying
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying
4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. INDY NXT by Firestone Autograph Session
4:25 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Mazda MX-5 Cup Race 1

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Time Series Session
8 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. USF Pro 2000 Race 2
9:02 a.m. - 9:27 a.m. NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm-Up
10:10 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. INDY NXT by Firestone Race (45 Laps)
11:26 a.m. NTT INDYCAR SERIES Driver Introductions
12:29 p.m Firestone Grand Prix NTT INDYCARE SERIES Race (100 laps)
3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Mazda MX-5 Cup Race 2

PARKING

According to the Firestone Grand Prix website, parking will be available at Tropicana Field. More information TBD. Cashless transactions only please. Shuttle information will be available closer to race weekend.

See below for a map of the city's parking garages.