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Plan your visit

If you’re planning a visit to the ATPI Speedway Grand Prix of Manchester this June, the following information will assist you in planning your visit.

 Tickets

You will receive your tickets by email. You will be emailed a confirmation of your purchase followed by an email containing access to your tickets. If you do not receive this email, please check your junk folder. If you have any problems accessing your ticket, please see the help page.

If you have purchased a family ticket, you must proceed through the turnstiles as a group. Failure to do so may result in being denied entry.


 Making the most of your visit to Manchester

The vibrant city centre of Manchester is just 2 miles from the National Speedway Stadium. On racedays, gates will open at 4:00pm* allowing plenty of time to enjoy the many things Manchester has to offer. From visitor attractions to restaurant and bars, there’s plenty to be enjoyed in Manchester before tapes up. To plan your weekend, we recommend a visit to www.visitmanchester.com

*See separate timings for details of Friday access for the Sprint Race, to be announced closer to the event.

 Getting to the NSS

For details of getting to the NSS please see our Travel page for more information.

 Box Office

The box office will be open in the Grandstand to assist with any customer queries.
Opening times:

  • Monday 1st: 10am - 2pm
  • Tuesday 2nd: 10am - 2pm
  • Wednesday 3rd: 10am - 2pm
  • Thursday 4th: 2pm - 6:30pm
  • Friday 5th: 1pm - 7pm
  • Saturday 6th: 1pm - 7pm 

 Fan Zone 

The official fan zone will once again be at the National Speedway Stadium, behind the east grandstand. It’s a chance to soak in the atmosphere and meet your favourite riders before racing begins. It’s open each day to fans who hold a ticket for the event.

Opening times for the Fan Zone will be announced closer to the event.


 Enclosures​

There are three main enclosures at the National Speedway Stadium for SGP, 2 seated, 1 standing. A brief description of what to expect is below:

South Stand

South Stand is a covered standing only area, situated on the back straight with excellent views of bends 2 and 3. For this reason, it not ideal for small children.
There are 2 accessible viewing platforms on the South Stand with accessible toilet facilities. If you require an accessible space, please contact the ticket office in advance.

North Grandstand

The permanent Grandstand is adjacent to the Start / finish. Featuring covered seating and accessible viewing platforms and accessible toilets. There is lift access to platforms from main reception. If you require an accessible space, please contact the ticket office in advance.

East Grandstand

This impressive temporary stand boasts spectacular views over the entire track with higher vantage points. For 2026, there will be a revised layout to the enclosure for food and drink. Owing to the nature of this stand being build specifically for the event, seats are accessible by staircase only and is not therefore wheelchair friendly.

 Turnstile opening times each day

Turnstiles will open to ticket holders at 4:00pm on each day. Racing for both rounds will commence at 7pm. It is recommended to enter no later than 45 minutes prior to race start time.


 Security

The safety and security of visitors attending the Manchester Speedway Grands Prix is of our highest priority. For that reason, please be patient and allow plenty of time to get into the stadium as bag searching and physical ticketing checks will be in operation. Our recommendation on bag size is the maximum of a small backpack no bigger than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm. To avoid delays and to ensure swift pass of security, please adhere to these maximum bag sizes and see below on prohibited items.

Anyone found in possession of an invalid ticket will be denied access to the stadium.

 

 Programmes

Programmes can also be pre-purchased at the time of purchasing your ticket. If you've pre-purchased your programme, please provide your programme ticket for scanning at the collection points.
 

 Planning for the elements

To ensure your visit is as enjoyable as possible, check the weather forecast regularly and prepare accordingly. As organisers, we’ll be doing the same. If the weather forecast is unpredictable, umbrellas are recommended to keep dry whilst waiting for racing. We do hope the British Summer will be at its glorious best and you will need to be packing a hat and sun screen!


 Prohibited Items

To avoid delays getting into the stadium, please ensure you review the following list of prohibited items into the stadium:

  • Food & drink (unless prior approved by the stadium for medical conditions)
  • Alcohol and other beverages other than water
  • Dogs – except assistance dogs
  • Chinese lanterns / fireworks / pyrotechnics
  • Glass (exception perfume bottles)
  • Illegal substances
  • Knives or items which could be considered a dangerous weapon
  • Liquid fuels / gas canisters
  • Selfie Sticks
  • Bags no bigger than 45cm x 36cm x 20 cm
  • Any other device or item which is deemed a nuisance or hazard