The 2027 Daytona 500 runs on Sunday, February 21, 2027, at Daytona International Speedway, and tickets are already on sale. As of October 2026, the cheapest resale seats start around $162 to $184, while prime start/finish grandstand seats on the secondary market run $700 and up. Face-value tickets are available directly from the speedway, but with ten straight sellouts of The Great American Race heading into 2027, the best sections will not last.
How Much Are Daytona 500 Tickets in 2027?
Daytona International Speedway announced tickets for the 69th running of the Great American Race back in June 2026, and the primary market is selling alongside a busy resale market. Here is what the pricing landscape looks like as of October 2026:
| Seating option | October 2026 resale snapshot |
|---|---|
| Cheapest available (any section) | $162–$184 |
| Turn 1 / Turn 4 lower (e.g., sections 110–184) | $165–$175 |
| Fan Zone access (Fanzone GA) | ~$165 |
| Turn 1 / Turn 4 upper (sections 412–487) | $280–$290 |
| Pit In lower (section 128) | ~$273 |
| Start/Finish middle (section 343) | ~$700 |
| Premium listings (upper end) | $1,659+ |
Those resale figures are an October 2026 snapshot—they will move as race weekend approaches. Face-value prices from the speedway itself start lower than most resale listings, so always check the official box office first before buying from a marketplace.
Official Daytona 500 Ticket Prices and Sections
Daytona International Speedway sells tickets in several tiers, and prices climb as inventory sells through. The track has sold out the 500 for ten consecutive years, and 2026 set the tone again with a record 25 different lap leaders and Tyler Reddick’s dramatic final-lap win over Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Demand for 2027 is running hot because of it.
What you pay on the primary market depends on where you sit:
- Turn 1 and Turn 4 sections: The cheapest grandstand seats, in the lower rows of the corners. This is where the cheapest resale listings (around $165) sit—a good sign that primary prices started well under that.
- Frontstretch lower and middle: Better views of the start/finish line and pit road. Expect meaningfully higher prices than the turns.
- Start/Finish grandstand (upper rows): The premium seats—covered rows, the best sightlines down the tri-oval, and the closest to pre-race ceremonies. These are the first to sell out at face value and the most expensive on resale.
- Fan Zone: A separate-access area with driver appearances, concerts, and interactive displays. Fan Zone passes were listing around $165 on the secondary market in October 2026.
- Hospitality and VIP packages: Suites, pre-race pit access, and trackside hospitality can push total cost into the thousands, but they include food, drinks, and air-conditioned lounges.
When Did Daytona 500 2027 Tickets Go on Sale?
Tickets for the 2027 Daytona 500 went on sale in June 2026, when Daytona International Speedway officially opened sales for the 69th running of the race. Renewing fans from 2026 got first access, with public onsale following. As of October 2026, the primary market still has inventory, but the most popular sections sell through fast—this race has not failed to sell out in a decade.
If you are planning the full weekend, Speedweeks is bigger than just Sunday. The supporting schedule includes:
- Daytona 500 Qualifying (Wednesday, February 17, 2027): sets the front row. Resale tickets were listing from around $36 in October 2026—a cheap way to see the track in action.
- The Duels at Daytona (Thursday): twin qualifying races that set most of the field.
- Lower-series races (Friday/Saturday): the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race and trucks typically fill out Speedweeks before the 500 on Sunday.
Face Value vs. Resale: Which Should You Buy?
For the Daytona 500, face value almost always beats resale if you can still get it:
- Check the official speedway site first. Prices rise as sections sell out, so buying early is the single biggest lever on what you pay.
- Compare against resale all-in prices. Marketplaces now show fees-inclusive prices. If resale is only $10–20 above face for a section you want, the convenience may be worth it—but resale can also be double or triple face value for start/finish seats.
- Watch for price drops closer to the race. Resale prices often soften in the final days as sellers cut losses, but this is risky for a sellout race where the cheapest tiers go first.
- Buy Fan Zone separately if needed. Race tickets and Fan Zone access are separate products; confirm exactly what your listing includes before checkout.
Tips for Getting the Best Price
- Buy during the presale, not the week of. Every Daytona 500 of the last ten years has sold out. Late buyers pay the resale premium.
- Consider the turns. Turn 1 and Turn 4 seats are dramatically cheaper than start/finish, and on a superspeedway you see the whole pack thunder past either way.
- Bundle the weekend. Multi-day Speedweeks packages sometimes price better per event than buying Sunday alone plus separate qualifying tickets.
- Book lodging early. Daytona Beach hotel prices spike for race weekend, and a $250-a-night hotel can quietly cost more than your tickets.
- Verify mobile transfer. Daytona tickets are mobile-only. Buy from the speedway or a guaranteed resale marketplace so your tickets transfer cleanly to your phone.
FAQs
How much are Daytona 500 tickets 2027 at face value?
Face-value pricing varies by section and sells in tiers through Daytona International Speedway. In October 2026, the cheapest resale listings were around $162–$184, which typically sits above what those same sections cost at the box office. Check the official site for current primary inventory and pricing.
What is the cheapest way to get into the 2027 Daytona 500?
The cheapest path is usually a lower-row Turn 1 or Turn 4 grandstand seat bought at face value early. On the October 2026 resale market, the lowest listings were in the $160s–$180s. Turn seats were also the cheapest category across every resale listing we saw.
Is the Daytona 500 sold out for 2027?
Not yet, but the track has sold out the race ten years running, and the June 2026 onsale announcement emphasized high early demand after the 2026 thriller. Popular sections (start/finish, covered upper rows) sell first. If you want premium seats, do not wait until race week.
How much are Fan Zone tickets for the Daytona 500?
Fan Zone access is sold separately from grandstand seats. October 2026 resale listings for Fan Zone GA were around $165. Official Fan Zone pricing is published by the speedway and can sell out independently of race seats.
Can you buy Daytona 500 tickets at the gate?
Sometimes, but it is a gamble. With ten consecutive sellouts, race-day availability is rare and usually limited to the least desirable sections at inflated prices. Buy in advance.
What does a full Daytona 500 weekend cost for two?
Beyond tickets, budget for lodging (Daytona Beach hotels spike to $180–$400 per night for race weekend), food, parking, and travel. A reasonable three-to-four-day trip for two typically lands between $1,800 and $2,500 all in, before souvenirs and upgrades.
When is the 2027 Daytona 500?
The 69th running of the Daytona 500 takes place on Sunday, February 21, 2027, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Speedweeks events run in the days leading up to it, including qualifying on Wednesday, February 17.
