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Formula One's Grand Prix Plaza sets January reopening with kid attractions

Formula One's Grand Prix Plaza sets January reopening with kid attractions

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Las Vegas venue will reopen Jan. 8, 2027, after race setup, adding Kid Karts, an indoor playground and private event rooms.

2 days ago: Jan. 8 reopening announced

Overview

Updated 1 hour ago

Grand Prix Plaza closed on Oct. 4 so crews could build the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit around it. On Oct. 28, Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc. said the four-level, 300,000-square-foot venue will reopen to guests on Jan. 8, 2027, with new family offerings.

The additions include Kid Karts for children at least 48 inches tall, a Formula One-themed indoor playground and three private event rooms. They expand a venue that already houses karting, simulators, a retail store and a restaurant, turning race infrastructure into a year-round attraction.

Why it matters

The Plaza's family additions test whether Formula One can turn a temporary race footprint into a year-round Las Vegas attraction.

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Key Indicators

300,000 sq ft
Venue size
Grand Prix Plaza is a four-level space at Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane.
4
Levels
The Plaza has four levels and serves as the race-week hub.
48 inches
Kid Karts minimum height
Children must be at least 48 inches tall to use Kid Karts.
3
New private event spaces
The Boardroom, Circuit Suite and Podium Suite will host corporate and private events.

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People Involved

BD
Brendan Dolby
Vice president of commercial for Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc.
Announced the Plaza's 2027 reopening plans

Organizations Involved

LV
Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc.
Race promoter and venue operator
Operates Grand Prix Plaza and the Las Vegas Grand Prix

The company runs the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the year-round Grand Prix Plaza attraction.
GP
Grand Prix Plaza
Year-round Formula One attraction and race-week hub
Closed for 2026 race setup; scheduled to reopen Jan. 8, 2027

The four-level, 300,000-square-foot venue houses karting, simulators, retail, dining and event space.

Timeline

January 2026 October 2026

3 events Latest: 2 days ago

  1. Jan. 8 reopening announced

    Latest Announcement

    Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc. set the reopening date and added Kid Karts, a playground and event rooms.

  2. Plaza closes for race setup

    Operations

    The venue shut for the year to prepare for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

  3. Plaza reopens as year-round attraction

    Operations

    Grand Prix Plaza reopened after the 2025 race with karting, simulators and other fan experiences.

Scenarios

1

Plaza reopens Jan. 8 with Kid Karts and playground

Likely Resolves by Jan 9, 2027

Discussed by: Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc. reopening announcement

The announced schedule holds. Grand Prix Plaza opens to guests on Jan. 8, 2027, with Kid Karts, an indoor playground, three private event rooms and the returning karting, simulator, retail and dining offerings.

2

Reopening slips past January

Possible Resolves by Feb 1, 2027

Discussed by: Las Vegas Review-Journal reporting on venue operations and race setup

Circuit setup or interior work runs long, and the Jan. 8 opening moves. The venue has a fixed race-week role, but the public record does not include a construction deadline beyond the announcement.

Historical Context

One moment from history that rhymes with this story — and how it unfolded.

January 2026

Grand Prix Plaza's 2026 seasonal reopening

After the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Grand Prix Plaza reopened on Jan. 30, 2026, as a year-round attraction with F1 Drive karting, simulators and fan experiences.

Then

The venue operated as a year-round fan destination between race seasons.

Now

It closed again on Oct. 4, 2026, for the next race setup, repeating the seasonal conversion.

Why this matters now

The Jan. 8, 2027, reopening repeats that seasonal conversion with more family and private-event offerings.

Sources

(1)
Las Vegas Review-Journal