The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach today announced the network broadcast times for the two featured races at the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, set for April 17–19, 2026.
The third round of the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will air Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET on NBC, while the fifth round of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES® will air on FOX Sunday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET.
This marks the first time that both premier events at the seaside circuit will be broadcast on network television on the same weekend.
“This is a major milestone for our event and for race fans,” said Jim Michaelian, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO. “Having our two featured races televised live on network television during the same Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach race weekend speaks to the strength of this event, the demand for these premier series, and the incredible stage that Long Beach provides for them and our fans year after year.”
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend features world-class racing, superstar drivers, and a full slate of on-track action and off-track experiences throughout the three-day event.
Fans are encouraged to check local listings for the most up-to-date broadcast details and supplemental coverage information as race weekend approaches. For tickets, event information, and the latest updates, visit gplb.com.
In addition to the two featured events, the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will also host the Formula DRIFT Super Drift Challenge on Friday and Saturday nights and doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday from Robby Gordon’s SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks, Porsche Carrera Cup and the Historic Sports Car Challenge, featuring muscle cars that competed on road and street courses from the 1970s through 1991.
Off the track, there will be Friday and Saturday evening concerts, food trucks, exotic car displays, driver autograph sessions and a wide variety of activities for the whole family.
Ticket prices range from $56 for a Friday General Admission ticket to $221 for a three- day ticket that includes Sat./Sun. reserved seating in grandstand upper levels. Pre-paid parking packages are also available, along with handicapped seating, NTT INDYCAR SERIES Paddock passes, Super Photo tickets and a wide variety of hospitality packages. As always. children 12 years and under will be admitted free with a ticketed adult, although they will need a Junior ticket to sit in the grandstands.
Fans can select and pay for their 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach seats, parking and paddock passes online at gplb.com. Ticket orders can also be placed by calling the toll-free ticket hotline, (888) 827-7333.
The 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach can be followed on Facebook (GrandPrixLB), X (@GPLongBeach #AGPLB), Instagram (@GPLongBeach) and TikTok (GPLongBeach).
