LAS VEGAS (November 2026) – For racing fans and casual race week visitors alike, F1® Arcade Las Vegas is bringing the adrenaline, atmosphere and excitement of the FORMULA 1® HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026 beyond the track with watch parties and race weekend entertainment, Thursday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 22. Located inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, the flagship U.S. location of the world’s first official Formula 1® experiential hospitality brand will put visitors at the center of the action, blending the thrill of world-class racing with state-of-the-art simulator competition, elevated hospitality and an exclusive dining experience with Barilla— a world leader in the markets of pasta and ready-to-use sauces in continental Europe.
Throughout the weekend, guests can follow the racing action on large screens throughout the venue with live commentary, compete on 87 full-motion racing simulators and enjoy beverages, globally inspired cuisine and entertainment from notable Las Vegas DJs. At the center of this year’s festivities is Saturday’s Watch Party, delivering a premium race-night experience. Additional happenings Thursday through Sunday include the Fastest Lap challenge, which invites guests to set the quickest time around the Las Vegas circuit to take home a prize; She’s in the Lead cocktails topped with printed F1® drivers; and F1® Arcade merchandise available for purchase.
“One minute you’re watching a driver thread a car through the streets of Las Vegas at mind-bending speed; the next, you’re sitting in a simulator trying to navigate those same daring turns,” said Rhiannon Scarlett, chief marketing officer, F1® Arcade Las Vegas. “That exhilarating perspective changes the way fans experience the race. It’s what makes F1® Arcade such a thrill, and when you combine that with the intense atmosphere of Grand Prix
weekend and a proper night out, it’s a pretty unbeatable combination.”
F1® Arcade Las Vegas’ race weekend programming includes:
Thursday, Nov. 19 – Practice Sessions and Race Week Kickoff
F1® Arcade Las Vegas will kick off Grand Prix weekend with live coverage of Thursday’s practice sessions as drivers take to the Las Vegas circuit. Fans can follow every lap as the drama unfolds on large screens throughout the venue, purchase food and cocktails, compete on full-motion racing simulators and take part in the venue’s Fastest Lap challenge. A DJ will provide live entertainment from 6 to 11 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 20 – F1® Arcade Las Vegas Qualifying Race Watch Party
Before Saturday’s main event, F1® Arcade Las Vegas will set the stage for the Qualifying Watch Party as drivers compete for pole position. Tickets are $99 per person and include an allocated seat to watch live qualifying coverage on large screens; two drink tokens redeemable for select beer, wine, bubbles, seltzers and premium cocktails; and unlimited simulator racing one hour before qualifying. A live DJ will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., with qualifying beginning at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21 – F1® Arcade Las Vegas Race Watch Party
The weekend reaches its peak Saturday as F1® Arcade Las Vegas delivers a premier race-night experience for its signature Grand Prix Watch Party from 6 to 10 p.m. Capturing the spectacle, intensity and electric atmosphere, the experience will offer an evening of live race coverage, unlimited simulator racing one hour before the race, deluxe dishes bursting with flavor, beverages and entertainment. Celebrating race weekend with Barilla, F1® Arcade Las Vegas will also introduce an exclusive dining experience combining the pulse-pounding excitement of Formula 1 with the warmth of Italian hospitality, including made-to-order Barilla Racing Wheels, alongside F1® Arcade Las Vegas’ Grandstand Bites menu. DJ Phoreyz and host M.P Art will provide live entertainment throughout the evening.
For $350 per person, this indoor race-night experience includes an allocated seat for live race viewing, unlimited Grandstand Bites and Barilla pasta offerings, unlimited beverages, simulator racing during designated windows and access to the evening’s live entertainment.
Sunday, Nov. 22 – “Lights Out” Race Weekend Brunch
F1® Arcade Las Vegas will conclude Grand Prix® weekend with its “Lights Out” brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering guests an opportunity to revisit the weekend’s defining moments over brunch, cocktails and simulator racing. The experience will feature an à la carte brunch menu, including $8 mimosas and Bloody Marys. Guests can also enjoy one more weekend opportunity to get behind the wheel with a $20 three-race simulator series.
Tickets for Friday’s Qualifying Watch Party and Saturday’s Watch Party are available here. Space is limited, and advance reservations are encouraged. Watch party ticket holders must be 21+ however, the venue is open to all ages during the week. Guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.
F1® Arcade Las Vegas is located at 3500 South Las Vegas Boulevard inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. For more information on F1® Arcade Las Vegas, click here.
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ABOUT F1® ARCADE
F1® Arcade Las Vegas is the flagship U.S. location of the world’s first official Formula 1 experiential hospitality brand, located inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Spanning more than 21,000 square feet over two floors with a Strip-facing terrace, the venue blends cutting-edge, full-motion racing simulators and social gaming with elevated food, signature cocktails and immersive hospitality. Designed for fans and newcomers alike, F1® Arcade delivers an electrifying atmosphere where guests can race on iconic circuits, enjoy globally inspired cuisine and host private events in high-style settings.
ABOUT BARILLA GROUP
Barilla is a family business, not listed on the Stock Exchange, chaired by the brothers Guido, Luca and Paolo Barilla. It was founded by their great-grandfather Pietro Barilla, who opened a bakery in Parma in 1877. Today, Barilla is renowned in Italy and around the world for the quality of its food products. With its brands – Barilla, Mulino Bianco, Pan di Stelle, Gran Cereale, Harrys, Pavesi, Wasa, Filiz, Yemina, Misko, Voiello, Academia Barilla, First, Catelli, Lancia, Splendor, Back To Nature and Pasta Evangelists – it advocates tasty, hearty and wholesome nutrition, inspired by the Mediterranean Diet and the Italian lifestyle.
When Pietro opened his shop almost 150 years ago, the main aim was to make good food. That principle has now become the Barilla way of doing business, with almost 9,000 people working for the company and a supply chain that shares its values and passion for quality.
The Group’s commitment is to offer people the joy that good, well-made food can bring them, produced with selected ingredients from, as far as possible, responsible supply chains, to contribute to a better present and future.
Since 1987, a historical archive has been collecting and preserving the company’s over 145-year history, now a resource open to all via the portal-museum www.archiviostoricobarilla.com. For further information, visit: www.barillagroup.com; Twitter: @barillagroup; LinkedIn: Barilla Group; Instagram: @barillapeople.
ABOUT RACEWAY US INC.
F1® Arcade is a leading experiential hospitality brand trading through the Raceway Global group of companies. The group has an exclusive license from Formula 1 to bring F1® Arcade to market. F1® Arcade has a total workforce population of over 1,000 operating out of the United Kingdom and United States.
ABOUT THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS PALACE
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is the original themed shopping destination on the Las Vegas Strip. Known for its iconic sky ceilings, lush fountains, and unique Roman architecture, the center is home to more than 160 stores, including 50 luxury boutiques—the most under one roof in Las Vegas. The Forum Shops welcomes visitors from around the world daily and offers unparalleled shopping and dining experiences. For media inquiries related to the center, please contact simonpr@kirvindoak.com.
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