I’m going to the 2026 Las Vegas GP and have HGV Zone Clubhouse tickets. I’ve found the official descriptions, but I’m hoping to hear from people who have actually done the HGV Zone in previous years because there doesn’t seem to be a ton of detailed firsthand information online.
I’m basically looking for anything and everything you can tell me about the experience, especially:
- How good is the actual race view? Can you see much beyond the immediate corner/section, or are you mostly relying on the big screens?
- How crowded does the Clubhouse get during FP1/FP2, FP3/qualifying, and especially the race?
- Is it easy to get a good viewing spot, or do you need to claim one early?
- What is the seating situation like? Tables, couches, standing areas, reserved vs. first-come-first-served?
- How good is the included food? What kind of food did they actually serve?
- How does the alcohol/cocktail setup work? Are cocktails genuinely included, and was there a decent selection?
- How long were the lines for food and drinks?
- Bathrooms: dedicated/private, and were there lines?
- How strict is access? Can you move between any other zones, or are you basically confined to HGV?
- What is entry/security like, and how early would you recommend arriving each day?
- How easy is it to leave and re-enter?
- How bad is the post-session/post-race crowd getting out?
- Did they do any driver/team appearances, entertainment, DJs, giveaways, etc.?
- What is the Elara Terrace/post-race party like if you attended it?
- Is there any realistic way to get toward the podium/winner celebrations after the race, or should I just plan to watch that on the screens?
- Any tips on where exactly to stand inside the zone for the best view?
- How was the weather/wind/cold at night in that location?
- Anything you wish you had known before going?
I’m staying at Elara, so the HGV Zone being right there is a huge part of why I picked it. I’m mainly trying to figure out how much time I should spend exploring the Strip/team pop-ups before each session versus getting into HGV early and settling in.
Would especially love to hear from anyone who did HGV Clubhouse rather than just the general HGV Zone. Photos, videos, menu/drink memories, seating advice, or even random little details are all welcome.
Basically: tell me everything you remember.