Formula E Races in Mexico City on 16 January 2027

MEXICO · MEXICO CITY MOTORSPORT

Formula E brings its new GEN4 electric race cars to Mexico City on Saturday, 16 January 2027. Race day ends with a concert by Mau y Ricky, included in every ticket.

Formula E, the electric single-seater racing championship, runs the Mexico City E-Prix on Saturday, 16 January 2027, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster México, from MXN 450 (about US$24) before fees.

The Mexico City E-Prix is Round 3 of the 2026/27 season and brings the new GEN4 car to Mexico. US fans can stream it on Disney+ and ESPN+, and the track clock runs one hour behind Eastern time.

What the Mexico City E-Prix Is and Why It Matters

Formula E is a world championship for electric single-seater race cars, sanctioned by the FIA, motorsport’s governing body. The 2026/27 season has 21 rounds, and Mexico City is the third.

The season opens in Jeddah on 18 and 19 December 2026, so Mexico City is the second GEN4 race weekend. The next round is in Austin on 6 February 2027.

Formula E says the GEN4 car has 600 kilowatts of power, roughly 800 horsepower, and active all-wheel drive. It says the car can reach 335 km/h (about 208 mph).

The race was launched at a press conference on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, led by Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo. Spanish driver Pepe Martí of CUPRA Kiro joined him and praised the stadium section.

Martí said the layout runs through the Foro Sol, now Estadio GNP Seguros, where cars pass almost directly underneath the fans. Formula E says the 2027 track is extended, which will force teams to change their approach.

Tickets and Prices

Formula E’s Mexico City page links to Ticketmaster México as the seller, and prices exclude its fees. Buy only through that page or the Ticketmaster México site.

Phase 1 runs from 6 October to 21 October 2026, and every price is listed in Mexican pesos. At MXN 18.46 per US dollar, the open.er-api.com rate of 15 October 2026, the lowest price is about US$24.

The cheapest column, headed Foro GNP and Accessible, costs MXN 450 (about US$24), with a footnote naming Grada Sur and Norte. Gradas cost MXN 750 (about US$41), and Platino Plus costs MXN 850 (about US$46).

Box Oro costs MXN 1,500 (about US$81), and the top tier, Box Diamante, costs MXN 1,750 (about US$95). The page does not say what each box includes, so check the seat map at checkout.

The table lists no later phase, so buyers cannot yet see how far prices will rise after 21 October. Mexican media have quoted other starting prices, so treat the total shown at checkout as final.

Tickets sold on social media or outside the track may be fake or already used. Keep your ticket details ready on your phone and check the entry rules in your Ticketmaster account before you travel.

The Post-Race Concert

Mau y Ricky, a Venezuelan duo with several Latin Grammy nominations, will headline the concert that follows the race. Formula E says the show starts once the on-track action ends and is included for all event ticket holders.

The organiser says more artists will join the duo, but it has named none so far. Any other act on the bill is unconfirmed.

The Circuit and How to Get There

The race uses the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the Formula 1 venue in the Iztacalco borough of eastern Mexico City. Formula E has published a spectator map of the extended 2027 layout.

The map shows public gates, the Norte and Sur stands, Grada 1 and 2 by the finish line, and Platino Plus. It also marks accessible viewing platforms and the Palacio de los Deportes arena beside the track.

Estadio GNP Seguros, the stadium inside the track, names Ciudad Deportiva and Puebla, both on Metro Line 9, as its nearest stations. Expect crowded platforms when the event ends, and allow extra time to leave.

Formula E says more information on how to reach the event will follow shortly. Until then, visitors staying in Roma, Condesa or Polanco can use app-based rides, with a pickup point away from the main gates.

How to Watch From the United States

Formula E says Disney+ will show every practice session, qualifying session and race live in more than 100 territories in 2026/27. In the United States, it says the championship will be available on Disney+ and ESPN+.

Other local television partners will be added when confirmed, Formula E says. In 2025/26 its US partners were CBS, Paramount+ and Roku.

In Mexico, every session streams on Disney+, and free-to-air coverage is planned on TV Azteca’s channel A+. Mexican outlets expect the race in the early afternoon, as in past years, but no 2027 timetable is out.

Add one hour to Mexico City times for US Eastern time, and subtract two hours for US Pacific time. A 2 p.m. local start, for example, would be 3 p.m. Eastern.

Entry Rules and Safety for Visitors

US citizens need a passport book to fly to Mexico, and a visa only for stays over 180 days. The State Department says immigration officers decide the length of stay on arrival.

Air travellers receive a digital immigration form, the FMMD, at Mexican international airports. Keep your entry stamp and the form details until you leave the country.

The State Department rates Mexico City Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution, over terrorism and crime, in its 29 May 2026 advisory. It advises extra caution at night and outside popular tourist areas.

It tells travellers to use app-based rides or taxis from regulated stands, and never to hail cars on the street. It also notes that petty crime is common in both tourist and other areas.

Cards are widely accepted, but carry some pesos for snacks and small purchases. At MXN 18.46 per US dollar, MXN 500 is about US$27.

January is usually dry in Mexico City, but mornings and evenings can be cool. Bring a light jacket, sun protection and water for a long day at the track.

What It Means for You

For US fans, the Mexico City E-Prix is the first GEN4 race in North America. Austin follows on 6 February 2027 and Miami on 20 February, giving US fans two home races.

Prices are set in pesos, so US buyers pay in dollars at their card’s exchange rate, plus Ticketmaster’s fees. Phase 1 prices end on 21 October, so early buyers pay the least.

What Is Not Known

Formula E has not published session times, gate opening times or a transport plan for the 2027 Mexico City E-Prix. It has also not named any supporting acts for the post-race concert.

Prices after 21 October have not been listed, and the page does not say how many seats remain in each zone. Mexican media quote different starting prices, so only the total at checkout counts.

What Comes Next

Phase 1 prices for the Mexico City E-Prix end on 21 October 2026, and the next phase starts after that. Formula E says the concert line-up will be announced soon and that access details will follow shortly.

The Jeddah E-Prix on 18 and 19 December 2026 opens the season a month before Mexico City. After Mexico City, the calendar moves to Austin on 6 February 2027.

Connected Coverage

The Rio Times Mexico City city guide covers neighbourhoods, transport and costs for visitors and new residents. For this month’s events, see What to Do in Mexico City in October 2026.

The same racetrack hosts Formula 1 this month, as covered in Mexico City Grand Prix 2026: Schedule, Tickets and TV. Electric Daisy Carnival Mexico City also takes over the grounds in February.

Fans arriving in December can read about Los Bukis at Estadio GNP Seguros and Virgin of Guadalupe Day in Mexico City. For the national picture, see Mexico news and coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Mexico City E-Prix in 2027?

The race is on Saturday, 16 January 2027, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. Formula E has not yet published the session times.

Where can I buy Mexico City E-Prix tickets?

Formula E’s Mexico City page links to Ticketmaster México, the official seller. Phase 1 prices run from MXN 450 (about US$24) to MXN 1,750 (about US$95) until 21 October 2026.

How can I watch the Mexico City E-Prix in the United States?

Formula E says Disney+ and ESPN+ carry its races in the United States in 2026/27. No other US television partner has been named yet.

Sources: Formula E, 2027 Bridgestone Mexico City E-Prix; Formula E, tickets; Formula E, 2026/27 calendar; Formula E, ways to watch; Formula E, 2027 spectator map; Estadio GNP Seguros, how to get there; US State Department, Mexico travel advisory; US State Department, Mexico country information; Grupo Animal, Formula E Mexico 2027; Excélsior, Formula E calendar; Autocosmos, Formula E ticket sales; open.er-api.com, exchange rates (all accessed 16 October 2026).