Tickets for NASCAR Chicago Street Race go on sale today
CHICAGO - Tickets for this year’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race went on sale to the public today.
This year’s race, which will take place on a 2.2-mile course near Grant Park, is scheduled for July 5 and July 6.
The race has taken place in downtown Chicago for the past two years, drawing massive crowds and some headaches for local drivers dealing with street closures in the lead-up to race day.
NASCAR drivers are set to return this summer on the same course. Here’s what you need to know.
Ticket options
There are multiple ticket options for those wanting to experience the big summer race in person.
Ground passes start at $99 for a single day, which includes standing-room-only trackside locations to watch the race, and access to interactive displays in Grant Park and NASCAR Kids Zone for young fans.
Kids age 12 and under can get in for free throughout the weekend with a ticketed adult ground pass.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 07: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Reserved seating tickets are available starting at $199, which include a reserved bench seat and access to all entertainment scheduled on the corresponding day. There is reserved seating at different locations, including along Michigan Avenue and near Congress Plaza.
There are also premium clubs and suite options available for purchase.
Those who purchased tickets for last year’s event can renew with special pricing through Feb. 19.
To purchase tickets, go to nascarchicago.com/ticket-options.
Weekend schedule
The full race schedule will span the weekend, culminating with the NASCAR Cup Series Race on Sunday.
Saturday, July 5:
- 9:30 a.m. – Gates open
- 10 a.m.-10:50 a.m. – NASCAR Xfinity Series practice
- 11 a.m. – noon – NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying race
- 12:30 p.m.-1:20 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series practice
- 1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series qualifying
- 3:30 p.m. -The Loop 110 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
Sunday, July 6:
- 10 a.m. – Gates open
- 11 a.m. – Pre-race entertainment begins (specific entertainment TBA)
- 1 p.m. – Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series Race
Racecourse layout
The course layout is the same as last year with the 2.2-mile loop through Grant Park. It starts and ends on Columbus Drive in front of Buckingham Fountain and includes parts of Columbus Drive, Balbo Drive, DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Roosevelt Road, Michigan Avenue, Congress Plaza Drive, and Jackson Drive. The source consists of 12 turns.

Tickets for this year’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race will go on sale to the public today starting at 9 a.m. This year’s race, which will take place on a 2.2-mile course near Grant Park, is scheduled for July 5 and July 6.
For more information about the race, visit nascarchicago.com.