F1 News: Las Vegas GP LVCVA sponsorship extended thru '27

The Formula One Las Vegas GP was extended through at least 2027 on Tuesday after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board approved a $20 million race sponsorship agreement.

The LVCVA Board of Directors voted unanimously to spend $10 million per year to sponsor the 2026 and 2027 races.

The initial contract between the LVCVA and F1 was for $6.5 million per year for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 races. That contract expires following this year’s race weekend, Nov. 20-22.

“We’re thrilled with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s action today, officially approving our continued partnership with the destination,” Emily Prazer, president & CEO of Las Vegas GP, said in a statement. “The strong relationships we’ve built with the tourism and business communities have made it possible for us to present one of the most exciting and anticipated races on the Formula 1 calendar. We look forward to working together for many years to come.”

NEW INCLUSIONS FOR THE NEWLY UPDATED HEINEKEN GRANDSTANDS

The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GP 2025, set for November 20-22, has unveiled details for its newly updated Heineken Grandstands, located in the Koval Zone by Heineken. Offering even more fan access, guests can get in on the action with all-inclusive beer, assigned bleacher seating, live music performances, driver appearances, access to the new F1 ACADEMY™ Paddock and surrounding activations, and much more.

“The Heineken Grandstands are where the action meets the party,” said Alli England, Vice President of Premium Sales and Service. “Whether you are a seasoned Formula 1® fan or just getting acquainted with the sport, this ticket will bring guests an array of entertainment options, including cheering on a favorite team as they turn into the Koval Straightaway, seeing special performances, or getting to know the incredible women of F1 ACADEMY.”

With single-day and three-day tickets available, this zone now features assigned bleacher seating with prime views of drivers battling through Turn 4 and down the Koval Straightaway.

Guests will have access to interactive fan activations in both the Koval and East Harmon Zones, including live entertainment and on-stage driver interviews at the Heineken Silver Stage. Fans will also have opportunities to explore the F1 ACADEMY Paddock, engage with surrounding fan activations, and enjoy a full tailgate experience featuring fan-favorite games like cornhole and beer pong. Food and beverage options will be available for purchase, with complimentary all-inclusive beer open to attendees 21 and over.

Fans can secure the year’s lowest prices at www.f1lasvegasgp.com:

Three-Day: $918.76 including taxes and fees
Thursday only: $150 including taxes and fees
Friday only: $250 including taxes and fees
Saturday only: $650 including taxes and fees

T-PAIN, MGK AND ZEDD TO HEADLINE T-MOBILE ZONE AT SPHERE STAGE

T-Pain, mgk and Zedd are set to light up T-Mobile Stage during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GP on November 20-22. Electrifying performances from standout artists such as SOFI TUKKER, Jess Glynne, Cimafunk, Balu Brigada, Cassian and more will bring the energy to this electric weekend-long party.

Fans will step into a festival-like atmosphere underneath the glow of Las Vegas’ stunning Sphere. T-Mobile Zone at Sphere ticket holders can witness the thrilling musical lineup, engage in race-day activations and enjoy premium views of some of the most challenging turns of the race, including Turn 5G and the chicane spanning turns 7 through 9.

“While the action on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit® is the main event, the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere elevates the experience with its incredible fan zone entertainment,” said Emily Prazer, President and CEO of Las Vegas GP, Inc. “Las Vegas is an entertainment hub within itself, so it was only fitting to bring together some of the music industry’s best to create an unmatched concert experience for race weekend. Paired with the jaw-dropping graphics of the Exosphere and incredible views of the track, T-Mobile Zone at Sphere has the best of all worlds.”

The headlining artists for T-Mobile Stage include:

Saturday, November 22 – T-Pain: GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and global cultural icon T-Pain has not only changed the course of pop, hip-hop and R&B but also reshaped the fabric of culture itself. He’s sold over 50 million singles, accumulated billions of streams, racked up 10 iconic #1s on the Billboard Hot 100 and captivated the world with his charismatic live performances, earning a reputation as a global phenomenon.
Friday, November 21 – mgk: mgk is a GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist from Cleveland, Ohio, who transcended genre with his 2020 platinum Rock/Pop Punk album, Tickets to My Downfall, which not only topped the Billboard 200 but also landed 18 tracks on the Hot Rock Songs chart and spawned two platinum No. 1 alternative hits: “bloody valentine” and “my ex’s best friend.” He continued his chart-topping success with mainstream sellout in 2022, his second album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200, which earned a 2023 GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Rock Album,” and fans can anticipate his next album, lost americana, on August 8, 2025; his extensive accolades include multiple MTV VMA’s, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards, in addition to being named to the Time 100 Next List.
Thursday, November 20 – Zedd: Multi-platinum hit-maker and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, Zedd, has reached mainstream success with his electronic dance music hits. His 2012 hit, “Clarity,” reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, and since then, he has collaborated with huge names such as Selena Gomez and Maren Morris, as well as co-written and produced Ariana Grande’s “Break Free.”

Guests with ticketed experiences in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere will have access to these performances and exclusive fan activations, including T-Mobile Club Magenta, offering premium views and perks for T-Mobile customers thanks to Magenta Status, plus food and beverage available for purchase. Ticket options available in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere include:

T-Mobile Grandstands: Three-day ticket with assigned seats in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere.
T-Mobile General Admission: Three-day ticket with standing-room-only views and access to viewing platforms on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Additional entertainment, such as the Heineken® Silver Stage acts, the LIV on the Grid DJ lineup and other performance offerings will be announced in the coming months.