The Friday and Saturday pass covers the two days of on-track Formula 1 action before the race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, giving entry to the Yas Marina Circuit on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December 2026. It takes in the practice sessions and the qualifying hour that sets the grid for the finale, the two days when the cars run and the grid takes shape. It does not include race day on the Sunday, so it suits fans who want the build-up and the qualifying drama. The F1 tickets calendar tracks this round and the wider season from the same verified marketplace.
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1BoxOffice connects buyers to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix through vetted sellers, backed by a 150% money-back guarantee that has held since 2006. The 2-day pass is listed alongside the single-day and full-weekend passes, so you can weigh it against the days that matter most to you.
The pass gives entry to the circuit on the Friday and the Saturday and holds the same grandstand seat across both days. Friday is practice, when the teams work through their setup and the cars first run in anger. Saturday builds to the highlight of the two days, the qualifying hour that decides the grid for the race. It is the pass for fans who want to see the Formula 1 cars on track and feel the tension of qualifying, without race day itself. If you want the race, the full-weekend and race-day options are the ones to look at instead.
The two days build from practice to the qualifying that sets the grid. This is what each day of the pass holds:
| Day | Date | What is on |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 4 December | Formula 1 practice as the teams find their setup |
| Saturday | 5 December | Final practice and the qualifying hour that sets the grid |
Qualifying is one of the best sessions of any grand prix weekend, an hour of flat-out laps that sets the order for the race, and the Friday and Saturday pass puts it at the heart of the two days. It gives all of the on-track running bar the race itself, which makes it a lighter and lower-cost way to see the cars than a full-weekend ticket. It also works if race day is beyond your dates or already sold through, letting you still take in the practice and the drama of the grid being decided.
The 2-day pass is sold across the grandstands at Yas Marina, from the Main Grandstand on the pit straight to the stands over the overtaking zones and the general admission at Abu Dhabi Hill. The seat you choose is held for both days. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets page carries the full grandstand guide and the other pass options, so it is the place to compare views before you settle on a seat.
Yas Marina sits on Yas Island, a short drive from Abu Dhabi and its airport and around ninety minutes from Dubai. Many fans base themselves on the island or in either city and travel in for the days they hold tickets for. The wider events of the emirate are worth building into the trip, and the Abu Dhabi event tickets page shows what else is on around the race, while the UAE event tickets page covers the wider calendar across the Emirates.
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Find the 2-day pass
Search the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 1BoxOffice and open the Friday and Saturday listing to see what is available. Each one shows the grandstand and current price before you commit.
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Create or log in to your account
Register at 1BoxOffice register if you are buying for the first time. Existing customers log in directly. An account is required to complete checkout and receive your tickets.
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Choose your grandstand
Pick the grandstand against the circuit map. The seat you choose is held across both days, so weigh the view and the setting carefully.
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Review before checkout
Confirm the dates, the grandstand and the delivery method, and check the days against your travel plans before you proceed. Remember the pass does not include race day.
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Compare before you settle
Weigh a few listings against one another rather than taking the first result. A small step between grandstands can buy a much better view.
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Add to your basket
Confirm the pass and quantity, then add your chosen tickets to the basket ready for checkout.
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Complete payment
All major credit and debit cards are accepted. The 150% money-back guarantee applies automatically to every order if the ticket fails to grant entry.
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Track your order
Follow delivery status and manage your booking through track order. Digital tickets arrive ahead of the event.
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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix draws a global crowd to the finale, and the Friday and Saturday pass is a strong choice for fans who want the on-track action without the race-day premium. Mobile and e-ticket listings suit international buyers best because they do not rely on a local address, while physical tickets need a dispatch window that lines up with your arrival. Yas Island is served by fast roads from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports, so the travel around the weekend stays manageable with a little planning.
Timing matters too. The Saturday qualifying draws strongly, so the best grandstands on the 2-day pass sell through early, and it is worth booking once your dates are firm.
Yes. Every order is covered by a 150% money-back guarantee, and sellers are verified before their listings go live.
The 2-day pass covers Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December 2026 at the Yas Marina Circuit, the practice and qualifying days.
No. The Friday and Saturday pass covers practice and qualifying only. The race on Sunday 6 December is not included and needs a separate ticket.
Yes. Qualifying is held on the Saturday and sets the grid for the race, and it is the highlight of the two days on this pass.
Yes. The 2-day pass holds the same grandstand seat across the Friday and the Saturday, so there is no need to move between days.
The 2-day pass covers practice and qualifying at a lower cost than the full weekend, but the three-day and four-day passes add race day and the build-up.
At the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, a short drive from the city and its airport and around ninety minutes from Dubai.
Delivery methods include mobile transfer, print-at-home barcodes and physical passes. Mobile and e-ticket options suit visitors best. The method is stated on each listing.
Yes. Mobile and e-ticket listings deliver digitally, so you do not need a local address. Confirm the delivery method on the listing before you buy.
The pass is sold across the Main, Marina, North, South and West grandstands and the Abu Dhabi Hill general admission. See the main Abu Dhabi Grand Prix page for the full guide.
Book once your travel dates are firm. Qualifying day draws strongly, so the best grandstands on the 2-day pass sell through early.
To include the race, choose a three-day or four-day pass or a Saturday and Sunday pass instead. The main Abu Dhabi Grand Prix page lists the options.
Data sourced from circuit event information and 1BoxOffice marketplace listings.