As the ticket is electronic, this type of issue should not occur. However, in case of any problem, you should contact MEO Blueticket at: [email protected].
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, with a capacity of 90,000 seats, is located within the Algarve Motorsports Park in Portimão. It is a complex dedicated to motorsport, bringing together the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, and other facilities that provide all the conditions for unique driving experiences.
The inaugural race at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve took place on 2 November 2008, with the final round of that year’s Superbike World Championship.
At the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, you will find a wide range of facilities within the same area: the main racing track, karting track, off-road park, hotel, apartments, technology park, and sports complex.
On our website, you can find full information about each facility, the activities taking place, and purchase a variety of motor experiences to enjoy at our Racing School.
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Make your experience at the Qatar Airways GRAND PRIX OF PORTUGAL 2025 the best it can be. Arrive at the Algarve International Circuit a few hours early, bring your ticket and identification, follow the instructions of the security authorities and support staff, and enjoy your visit with a programme full of activities starting (provisional information) every day at 08:30 in the morning and continuing throughout the afternoon.
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Gates opening: To be announced (7, 8 and 9 November)
Track activities start: 08:30* (7, 8 and 9 November) *provisional timetable
Gates closing: To be announced (7, 8 and 9 November)
Everything you need to know about the detailed programme of the Qatar Airways GRAND PRIX OF PORTUGAL 2025 is available here.
Through this link, you will find the full weekend schedule, including details of practice and qualifying sessions, support races, press conferences, and special events, along with the latest news, circuit information, and MotoGP race results (MotoGP official content).
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve has nine grandstands, each served by a dedicated access gate. The gate colour matches the grandstand colour and is the only gate through which your ticket allows entry.
All grandstands and respective gates are clearly marked both on the ticket and onsite. Service areas such as toilets and food and beverage points are also well signposted.
Giant screens are placed close to each grandstand so that spectators can follow the live race broadcast across various areas of the circuit.
On event days, especially on Sunday, 9 November, a very large number of people and vehicles are expected at the Circuit. To avoid long waits in possible traffic queues, please arrive several hours in advance. Allow additional time to find a parking space and to walk to your grandstand and allocated seat. Plan ahead to make sure you have the best possible experience and don’t miss any of the practice sessions or races.
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve has prepared several dirt car parks and one tarmac car park for visitors to park their cars or motorbikes.
Access to the car park closest to the Main Grandstand is reserved exclusively for those purchasing a parking permit, available soon. Access to all other designated car parks is free of charge.
If you choose the Main Grandstand car park, it is impossible to park any closer to the circuit!
The remaining car parks are located between 10 and 30 minutes on foot from the circuit. We recommend choosing the car park closest to your grandstand to avoid extending your walking time. A full map of the complex is provided below so you can select your paid parking area.
The parking permit, which must be clearly displayed in your vehicle, will be sent to you by email at the time of purchase (no permit is required for the free car parks).
Free parking areas will be available in Portimão and Lagos (subject to maximum capacity), from which free shuttles will operate to the Algarve International Circuit. Locations of the car parks will be announced shortly.
Simply present your ticket to access the shuttles.
Please note that parking spaces are not allocated and are subject to availability. We remind you that parking spaces at the circuit will not be sold onsite and must be purchased in advance here.
Access will not be granted to vehicles without a paid parking permit. Please keep your proof of purchase with you.
Spectators will have two options for reaching the circuit:
By shuttle bus – Dedicated, exclusive, and free shuttles will operate from Portimão and Albufeira (locations to be confirmed). These may be used upon presentation of your pass or ticket. Services are expected to begin at 07:00 on event days, with departures approximately every 30 minutes. At the end of each day, once the programme finishes, the shuttles will return spectators to Portimão and Albufeira.
By private vehicle – Parking is available in designated areas around the venue as shown on the map above (paid parking required for the Main Grandstand, free for other locations).
To access the Algarve International Circuit more easily, please follow the directions according to your car park colour code.
All car parks at the AIA venue will have permanent security staff and personnel available to inform spectators about capacity and availability. Opening hours are from 07:00 until two hours after the event ends.
The sale and consumption of alcohol will not be permitted in the grandstands, only in designated areas outside the circuit, namely near the Main Grandstand.
At the circuit gates, security staff will process entry by scanning barcodes electronically. These codes contain the information provided at the time of ticket purchase, so spectators must bring personal identification with them to enter the circuit.
Once inside the circuit, signage will guide spectators to their grandstand and allocated seat, with staff also available for assistance.
Spectators who fail to comply with venue rules and staff instructions may be asked to leave the circuit without the right to a ticket refund. Likewise, if a spectator is found to be visibly under the influence of illicit substances, alcohol, or behaves inappropriately in a way that jeopardises the safety and well-being of the event and other spectators, they may also be asked to leave the venue without the right to a refund.
The venue will close each day at approximately (time to be confirmed) after the event has ended. Spectators are advised to leave calmly. Signage will assist spectators in exiting their grandstand and seat, with staff helping to control the flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
On event days, and especially on Sunday, 9 November, there will be a very large influx of vehicles and spectators at the Circuit. Many fans hold Weekend tickets while others have tickets only for Sunday, meaning that this day will be even busier than the others.
Plan your journey carefully. To avoid long queues, we strongly recommend arriving at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve several hours before the start. Allow extra time to find the car park, secure a parking space, walk to your grandstand, go through ticket control, and locate your allocated seat. Arriving early will help ensure you have the best possible experience and do not miss any of the practice sessions or races.
The programme is extensive and full of entertainment from 09:00 in the morning until the end of the day. In addition, support facilities such as toilets, food and beverage outlets are spread across the Circuit and near the grandstands. Giant screens will also broadcast live coverage throughout the event so you can follow the action on track at all times.
Arrive at the Circuit as early as possible.
All vehicles must display the parking permit as proof of purchase. Vehicles without a permit will not be allowed to access the areas surrounding the Algarve International Circuit.
Free parking for cars and motorcycles will be available in the designated car parks shown on the map.
At the Main Grandstand car park, there is paid parking for cars and motorcycles on a tarmac surface. If you wish to park in this area, you must purchase a permit in advance (a permit is only required for this car park).
Parking spaces will be available for purchase soon. The permit, which must be clearly displayed for the authorities, will be sent to you at the time of purchase (no permit is required for the free car parks).
Please note that parking spaces at the circuit will not be sold on site and must be purchased in advance.
Access to paid parking will not be allowed for cars or motorcycles without a valid permit.
Yes, provided you hold a pass or ticket for the event. Buses will depart from Portimão and Albufeira on 7, 8, and 9 November, starting at 07:00, with departures approximately every 30 minutes. Please note that parking at these locations is free but limited. At the end of each day’s programme, the shuttles will return spectators to the departure points.
The exact departure (and return) locations will be announced shortly.
You may take your helmet with you to the grandstand. There are no storage facilities, so you should not bring equipment, or if you do, it is your responsibility to ensure its safekeeping and security.
Only small individual containers such as a bag, backpack, or purse are allowed.
The MotoGP organisers do not permit professional image capture. Therefore, cameras or video equipment with lenses (fixed or removable) over 200mm, any video or audio recording devices not intended for private use, or tripods are not allowed.
You will receive your ticket at the e-mail address provided at the time of purchase, immediately after completing your purchase. Presentation of the ticket is mandatory for entry to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. You may show it on your mobile device or as a printed copy, provided all elements are clearly legible, especially the QR code or barcode for optical scanning.
Tickets cannot be returned. Once purchased, the sale is final, in accordance with the terms and conditions accepted at the time of purchase, and will not entitle the buyer to any partial refund.
You may purchase a ticket up until the start time of the race on 9 November, either through the official ticketing website or at the venue, but availability cannot be guaranteed.
Yes, with the presentation of your ticket. Each entry and exit is recorded in the access control system.
Your ticket only grants access to the stand indicated on it, and each stand has only one entry gate, which you can check on the map. Access will not be allowed through any other gate or to any other stand.
Yes, of both. See above for the maps provided, which show the stands, the locations of the gates, the parking areas, the positions of the giant screens, and more.
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The caravan park does not have water, electricity, or any other support facilities.
There is no area for camping or overnight stays, and camping or overnight stays in the vicinity of the Circuit will not be allowed.
There are no ATMs at the Circuit. Payments at Food and Drink points can be made by card.
It will be a cashless event. Designated locations will be available to purchase your wristband, so that all payments at the various food outlets inside the circuit are made exclusively through electronic payments.
Yes. There are several giant screens placed around the Circuit, in front of the marked stands, so you can follow everything happening in the different areas of the Circuit. Their locations are shown on the Circuit map provided on this page.
To enter the Circuit, you must have your ticket and an official photo ID (Citizen Card, ID Card, Passport, or Driving Licence).
There are no regular public transport services. However, free shuttles will be available for ticket holders, departing approximately every 30 minutes from Portimão and Lagos, at the locations indicated in this Guide, and from the free city parking areas in Portimão and Lagos.
Yes. You can use any of the contacts listed at the end of this page.
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Yes. All stands will have one or more toilets (depending on the size of the stand) and at least one food and drink point.
Yes, all seats are reserved, and there is signage to help you find your seat more easily. If you have any doubts, you can ask the staff at the entrances and stands for assistance.
Yes. Merchandise will be available for sale outside the Circuit and in the stands area. Availability may vary between stands, depending on the MotoGP organisation.
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Yes, there is a First Aid Station near the Main Stand entrance to assist you if needed. In serious cases, use the national emergency number 112 and seek help from the authorities present at the Circuit.
The programme can be viewed here. There is no programme available for purchase.
By order of the authorities, and as with other sports and recreational events (such as football matches and stadiums), the entry of food and drinks into the Circuit is controlled. Only food and drinks for individual consumption are allowed (for example, one bottle, sandwich, piece of fruit, or snack). For safety reasons, the authorities may instruct that bottles enter without caps.
There are several places to buy food and drinks at the stands. For logistical reasons, it is impossible to have the full variety of food offered at the Circuit available at every stand, but there will be several options at all stands.
Yes. The ticket may not have your name printed on it. However, the QR code or barcode on the ticket is linked to your details in our system, allowing us to verify your seat and contact you if necessary.
Smoking will not be allowed in the stands. Designated areas for smoking will be clearly marked behind the stands.
Yes. If you have purchased a Reduced Mobility seat in the Main Stand and hold a parking permit for spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility, you may park accordingly, as indicated on the parking map.
According to current Portuguese legislation, children under 3 years old are not allowed entry.
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, together with some partners, has decided to allow free entry for all children under 16.
All stands (except Main Lower and Upper) – Free for children aged 3 (without a seat) to 16 years (with a seat).
Main Stand (Lower and Upper) and VIP Tower:
Free for children aged 3 to 7 (no seat – they stay on an adult’s lap).
50% of the price for children aged 8 to 16 (with a seat).
To obtain a free seat ticket, select a child ticket at the end of the purchase with a 100% discount. The free ticket will then be issued automatically.
For each paying adult ticket, you may add only one free child ticket.
An ID may be requested at the Circuit entrance by security to verify age.
Without an ID, a valid child ticket, and being accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket, entry to the Circuit will not be allowed.