73rd Macau Grand Prix schedule (19–22 Nov 2026) & Guia Circuit road closures
The 73rd Macau Grand Prix takes place from Thursday 19 November to Sunday 22 November 2026, staging seven headline races across four days (practice and qualifying on Thursday and Friday, followed by qualification races and World Cup finals on Saturday and Sunday).
Because the 6.2 km Guia Circuit runs directly along public streets on the Macau Peninsula—including Avenida da Amizade, Estrada do Reservatório, Estrada de São Francisco and the Lisboa Bend corner—over fifty public bus routes are diverted each morning and road access around the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal becomes heavily congested. Choosing the right cross-border corridor and drop-off bay saves hours of kerbside gridlock.
Comparing 3 ways to reach the Macau Grand Prix from Hong Kong
| Comparison Factor | Mayline Cross-Border Luxury MPV (Toyota Alphard) | High-Speed Ferry (to Outer Harbour or Taipa Pier) | HZMB Golden Bus + Resort Shuttle / Taxi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Departure & Airport Meet | Complimentary name-board greeting at HKIA T1 Arrivals (60 minutes free waiting from actual landing), or direct pickup at any Hong Kong hotel door | Limited SkyPier airside sailings; downtown departures require travelling to Sheung Wan Ferry Terminal for fixed sailing times | Transfer to HK Port by bus and queue for shuttle tickets |
| Impact of Guia Circuit Road Closures | From HZMB Macao Port, cars heading to Cotai resorts take the cross-harbour bridges and completely bypass Peninsula track closures; for Peninsula grandstands, drivers use the nearest legal drop-off zone outside the track perimeter | Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal sits directly inside the Reservoir / Grandstand closure zone—stepping off the ferry with luggage during race hours means navigating crowded footbridges and long taxi lines | Severe taxi and shuttle bus queues at Macao Port during race weekend peak hours |
| Luggage & Camera / Team Gear | Same car door to door (or seamless transfer); camera cases, team kit and up to 4 large suitcases (28-inch) + 2 carry-ons (20-inch) stay locked in the boot | Strict cabin baggage limits on ferries; carrying heavy gear across gangways is cumbersome | Unload and wheel all bags and equipment through both HK Port and Macao Port halls on foot |
| HZMB Border Experience | On the way into Macau: stay in the car at HK Port; at Macao Port, HK/Macau ID, Home Return Permit, eligible EEP and Macau visa-free passport holders stay seated in the car. On the return leg, leaving Macau is subject to the scope of the Public Security Police notice of 9 June 2025, and Hong Kong entry follows Immigration Department rules and officers’ instructions, with no nationality-based promise | Walk through pier immigration halls at both ends | Walk through passenger clearance halls at both checkpoints |
| Pricing & Booking | All-inclusive flat fare per vehicle (up to 6 passengers); check live fares on our booking page | Per-person ferry tickets + local terminal transfers | Per-person shuttle tickets + local taxi fares |
Drop-off strategy for Grandstand A, Reservoir Stand, Lisboa Bend & Cotai resorts
During active track sessions, the circuit roads themselves are closed to all non-race vehicles. Our chauffeurs use these proven drop-off points so you walk only a few minutes to your seat:
- Grandstand A (Main Grandstand) & Reservoir Stand: Your chauffeur drops you at the nearest open bay outside the Outer Harbour / Jai Alai (Oceanus) or Golden Lotus Square perimeter, just a short walk across the pedestrian footbridge to the Grandstand and Reservoir ticket gates. If you are arriving straight from Hong Kong Airport with suitcases, we strongly recommend dropping your bags at your Macau hotel first before heading to the grandstand.
- Lisboa Bend Stand & Peninsula Hotels (Grand Lisboa, Lisboa, Wynn Macau, MGM Macau, Mandarin Oriental, StarWorld): While parts of Avenida de Sintra and Praça Ferreira do Amaral face race-day diversions, our drivers follow real-time police traffic routing to reach the open driveways of Wynn Macau, MGM Macau or Grand Lisboa—putting you within a five-minute walk of the Lisboa Bend grandstand entrance.
- Staying on the Cotai Strip (Galaxy Macau, The Venetian, The Londoner, The Parisian, Grand Lisboa Palace, City of Dreams, Wynn Palace): Travelling from Hong Kong Airport or Kowloon/Central over the HZMB to Cotai bypasses the Macau Peninsula street circuit entirely. You can pair your cross-border transfer with a local Macau point-to-point car or hourly charter (from 4 hours) for daily transfers between Cotai and the circuit.
HZMB stay-in-car customs rules & post-race return transfers to Hong Kong
When the chequered flag falls around 5 pm on Saturday 21 November and Sunday 22 November, tens of thousands of spectators exit the stands simultaneously. Pre-booking your return car with Mayline eliminates the post-race scramble:
- Guaranteed vehicle & advance driver details: Book 3 days or more ahead for a guaranteed car; no later than 1 hour before pickup, your driver’s name, phone and plate appear on your My order page and in the order chat.
- Late-night hospitality dinners & direct HKIA departures: Whether you are returning to a Hong Kong hotel after post-race celebrations or heading straight to HKIA Terminal 1 for an overnight flight back to Europe, late-night pickups can be booked too (pickups between 23:00 and 07:00 include the route night surcharge in the online quote). Leaving Macau, foreign visitors with a valid passport may stay in the car in the departure lanes at the Macao Port, according to the Public Security Police notice of 9 June 2025; we make no nationality-based promise for Hong Kong entry: have your travel documents ready and follow the officers’ instructions.
Attending the 73rd Macau Grand Prix? Check instant door-to-door fares on our booking page, or review our pricing and cancellation policy.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for the 73rd Macau Grand Prix in 2026?
The 73rd Macau Grand Prix runs for four days from Thursday 19 November to Sunday 22 November 2026, with practice and qualifying sessions on Thursday and Friday, and qualification races plus the FIA World Cup finals on Saturday and Sunday.
Can a private car drop us right at the Lisboa Bend or Main Grandstand gate while the track is closed?
While the Guia Circuit streets are closed for racing, civilian vehicles cannot drive onto the track surface itself. Your chauffeur will drop you at the closest open pickup/drop-off bay or adjacent five-star hotel driveway (such as Wynn Macau / Grand Lisboa for Lisboa Bend, or the Outer Harbour / Golden Lotus footbridge zone for the Main Grandstand and Reservoir Stand), just a few minutes’ walk from the ticket gates.
Can international sponsors and racing fans stay in the car at the HZMB border when travelling from Hong Kong Airport to Macau?
Yes. At HZMB Hong Kong Port, all passengers stay in the car. At HZMB Macao Port, nationals of over eighty Macau visa-free countries (including UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Australia/US where exempt or holding HKID) stay seated in the car; only travellers whose passport requires a Macau visa on arrival / Entry Permit step into the hall and rejoin the same car outside, while all suitcases remain in the boot.
Can we also book a local chauffeur car within Macau between our Cotai hotel and the circuit?
Yes. In addition to cross-border transfers between Hong Kong and Macau, we provide local point-to-point transfers and hourly chauffeur hire in Macau (four-hour minimum, up to fourteen hours), which is ideal for moving guests between Cotai resorts, Peninsula grandstands and evening hospitality venues.
How early should we book our Sunday evening return car after the Grand Prix finals on 22 November?
Sunday evening of Grand Prix weekend is one of the busiest cross-border travel windows of the year. Bookings made three days or more ahead come with a guaranteed car; within three days, we usually confirm within about five minutes after payment. We recommend locking in your return car as soon as your race tickets or hospitality schedule are confirmed.