2025 Downtown Detroit Grand Prix Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Jake Newby
| 5 min read
The 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear has reintegrated into the fabric of downtown Detroit's vibrant culture since returning to the city three years ago.
In 2025, event attendees will have access to the popular Riverwalk while interactive displays games, food, music and more will be featured in Hart Plaza, along Jefferson Avenue and down Woodward Avenue to Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square.
Here’s the racing schedule for the 35th annual Grand Prix along with ticket prices, parking and transportation information, packing tips and much more.
What are the dates of the Detroit Grand Prix?
This year's three-day, 35th annual festival of speed, sound and family-friendly fun runs from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1.
There’s lots to do on Grand Prix weekend, but the focal point of it all happens on the track, where Scott Dixon came out victorious last year. The weekend lineup features the open-wheel stars of the NTT INDYCAR series, recognizable sports cars from worldwide manufacturers in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship and the up-and-coming open-wheel racers of INDY NXT by Firestone.
Practice and qualifying races fill up the Friday slate between 8 a.m. and 5:35 p.m. Saturday features INDY NXT, NTT INDYCAR series and IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship races, respectively, between 10:35 a.m. and 5:20 p.m.
Then on Sunday, after the 45-lap INDY NXT by Firestone Race at 10:30 a.m., it’s grand finale time. The green flag will fly on the exhilarating 100-lap Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix at 12:45.
Competitors will jockey for position on a 9-turn, temporary street circuit along Jefferson Avenue, Bates Street, Atwater Street, St. Antoine, Franklin Street and Rivard Street. The race length is 170 miles. For those watching at home, the Grand Prix will be broadcasted live on FOX with radio coverage on INDYCAR Radio Network/SiriusXM INDYCAR National Channel 218. The race is expected to wrap up at around 3 p.m. Sunday.
An exclusive post-race show will air on the Peacock streaming service with driver interviews, post-race analysis, and the podium presentation.
Detroit Grand Prix ticket prices and how to watch live
Rooftop viewing: The River East Garage – located east of the paddock and pit lane – has been added for an additional rooftop viewing location for 2025. Each rooftop offers unique views of the Detroit skyline along with the on-track action below. A Rooftop ticket includes admission to the Paddock/Garage area. The other rooftop viewing areas include:
- Center Garage
- Franklin Garage
- Port Atwater Garage
- Single-day reserved seats: Single-day ticket prices start at $50 on Friday, $65 on Saturday, and $75 on Sunday. Click here to find available seats.
- Multi-day reserved seats: Multi-day ticket prices start at $120 for two days and $195 for three days. Click here to find available seats.
Paddock access is included in admission ticket purchase. Grandstand rows number from the top down; row 1 is at the top of the grandstand. Padded-seat chairs are provided for Accessible Seating (ADA) and Front Row Chairs (FRC) are located on a platform in front of the grandstand. Children over age 2 require a ticket for the reserved seating area.
Grandstand viewing: A total of seven grandstands will be featured at the 2025 Grand Prix. Each grandstand will be positioned along the 1.7-mile street circuit, offering a wide variety of views and seating options to enjoy the action. Each grandstand ticket will provide a reserved seat location, along with admission to the Paddock/Garage area. Grandstand tickets will not be valid for access to any of the Rooftop viewing locations.
Comerica Free Prix Day: Grandstands 1 & 9 will be open to the public free of charge on May 30. Seating in these two grandstands will be general admission and available on a first-come basis. and won't include Paddock access.
Click at the corresponding links to learn more about these hospitality and viewing packages:
For more information on tickets, call 888-811-7749 between regular weekday business hours or send an email to tickets@detroitgp.com.
Detroit Grand Prix parking and transportation options
In the interest of guest safety, and to minimize pedestrian traffic inside the garages, an admission ticket will be required to enter the parking structures located inside the race circuit. These include Center Garage, Franklin Garage, Port Atwater Garage and River East Garage. Fans will be required to have an admission ticket to watch the action from the floors of these parking structures.
The only parking structure within the venue that is available for public parking is the Franklin Garage, located between Franklin Street and Woodbridge. Parking spaces are limited and sold in advance only. A venue admission ticket must be purchased to buy a parking ticket.
- Single-day Franklin Garage parking: Single-day parking costs $75 on Friday, May 30 $100 on Saturday, May 31 and $100 on Sunday, June 1.
- Multi-day Franklin Garage parking: Two-day parking on May 31 and June 1 costs $200. Parking for all three days is $275.
Many surface lots and alternate parking structures located within the downtown Detroit area are available for event parking. Be sure to keep these additional resources in mind:
- Detroit People Mover
- Qline
- Park Detroit App
- Bus service from Detroit Metro Airport
- Bike rental
- Ride Share and Bus Dropoff locations
What to bring to the Grand Prix: insider tips
Much like the race on the track, the Grand Prix can be a marathon to get through if you’re not prepared and comfortable. Here are some items to pack:
- A comfy seat cushion (if you’re sitting in the grandstand)
- A portable cell phone charger
- A sunhat and sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher is recommended)
- Your most comfortable walking/athletic shoes
Cell service may be spotty at times, so keep this track map handy and plan to meet friends and family at a certain location in case you get split up.
DGP app by Enbridge
Get revved for the Grand Prix’s first downtown Detroit event since 199 with the new Detroit GP app! Providing the latest Chevrolet Grand Prix presented by Lear news, directions and key information, the Detroit GP app was designed to keep fans informed and connected leading up to race weekend. Download the app on Google Play and find it in the Apple App Store.
Photo credit: LAT USA/Detroit Grand Prix
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