Twenty electric cars, one exhibition hall, and a slice of the Royal Docks that becomes a racetrack for a weekend. That is the quick version of Formula E London 2026. The fuller version is a two-day festival where a world championship gets decided while a crowd, a food court, and live music carry on all around it.
This year carries a bit more weight than usual. The 2026 Hankook London E-Prix is the season finale, and it is the last time the race runs at ExCeL before the championship moves to a new UK home in 2027. If you have been meaning to go, this is the one to catch.
Here is what is on, when it runs, what tickets cost, and the least stressful way to reach the gate.
| At a Glance | Details |
| Event | 2026 Hankook London E-Prix, the Formula E season finale |
| Dates | Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026 |
| Venue | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL |
| Tickets | Day passes from £20, with two-day passes and grandstands available |
| Getting There | Custom House via the Elizabeth line or DLR, or a booked transfer for groups |
What is Formula E London 2026, Exactly?
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The name gets thrown around a lot, so it helps to start with the basics.
| A world championship race weekend that runs through the middle of the city. |
Formula E is the all-electric single-seater world championship, and London is its final round. Both title contenders and first-time visitors treat the London E-Prix 2026 as the biggest weekend on the calendar, because the champion is crowned here across two races, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.
There is a nice home angle too: the reigning champion is a Yorkshireman, Oliver Rowland, who is going for back-to-back titles. If the fight runs close, it could be settled on British soil.
If you are planning a wider summer weekend around it, the events in London 2026 guide is useful for seeing what else is happening across the capital in August.
When and Where Does It Take Place?
Same venue as recent years, simple to reach, and hard to confuse with anywhere else.
| ExCeL London, by the Royal Docks, on 15 and 16 August. |
The Formula E London dates are Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, E16 1XL. Doors open at 9am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday, with racing and entertainment running through to around 6pm each day.
The venue sits in the Royal Docks, close to London City Airport, so visitors flying in for race weekend may also find the guide on how to get to London City Airport useful when planning the wider journey.
If you are staying around the Royal Docks for the weekend, the Thames crossing also puts the Greenwich Peninsula within easy reach. The guide on how to get to the O2 Arena in London covers the cable car from Royal Victoria, river services, Jubilee line and other ways to explore the other side of the Thames.
Why Is the Track So Unusual?
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This is the thing people mention first after their debut visit.
| It is the only circuit in the world that runs both indoors and outdoors. |
The cars launch inside one of the ExCeL halls on a smooth, grippy floor, fire out through a doorway, loop around the docks on rough outdoor asphalt, then dive back inside to finish the lap. The surface changes mid-corner, which makes it genuinely tricky to drive and good fun to watch. The new GEN3 Evo car goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.82 seconds, quicker off the line than a Formula 1 car, and tops out near 320 km/h. Keep an eye out for Attack Mode, where a driver steers off the racing line through a marked zone to trigger a short burst of extra power.
How Much Are Tickets, and Which One Should You Pick?
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There is an option for most budgets, and the cheaper seats are honestly fine.
| Day tickets start at £20, with two-day passes, grandstands, and hospitality above that. |
Formula E London tickets begin at £20 for a Fan Village day pass, which gets you into the festival, the food court, the music stages, and the podium ceremony, with the racing shown on big screens rather than a direct track view. Grandstand seats give you a proper line of sight on the cars and cost more, and a two-day pass covers both races. At the top end, the EMOTION CLUB package adds a VIP grandstand, pit lane walks, and catering. One thing worth knowing: the London finale has sold out in recent years, so early booking is the difference between going and watching clips afterwards.
How Do You Actually Get to ExCeL London?
This is where a little planning saves the whole day.
| Public transport drops you at the door, and a booked car makes sense for groups. |
If you are still working out how to get to ExCeL London, the short answer is the Elizabeth line or DLR to Custom House, which sits right at the west entrance. Driving is trickier during the event: Sandstone Lane and Seagull Lane across the campus are closed, and car park access runs only via Royal Victoria Dock Road or the A112, so leave extra time.
If you are comparing public transport with a direct ride from a hotel, station or another part of the city, London event transfers are the most relevant private option for a weekend with fixed start times and heavy post-race crowds.
If you are planning to use a taxi or private hire vehicle instead, the London taxi fare calculator can help you estimate the journey from your hotel, station or home address before race weekend.
Or if several people are travelling together, minibus hire in London can be more practical than splitting the group across separate cars, especially when backpacks, overnight bags or race-weekend luggage are involved.
If your journey starts at King’s Cross, Euston, Waterloo, Victoria, Paddington, London Bridge or another major station, station taxi transfers can cover the final door-to-door leg to ExCeL or your Royal Docks hotel.
What Else Is There to Do Besides the Racing?
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Quite a lot, which is why families and non-fans still enjoy the day.
| The Fan Village turns it into a full festival. |
Between the two races, the Fan Village keeps going with live music, an international food court, racing simulators, and hands-on stands. You can jump on a sim rig, design a helmet livery, and watch the podium celebrations up close. It is built so that someone who does not follow motorsport at all still leaves having had a good time.
If you are bringing children and making a full weekend of it, the family things to do in London guide can help fill the rest of the trip.
How Do You Make the Most of the Weekend?
A few small choices make the whole thing smoother.
| Plan the travel, dress for a British August, and book before it sells out. |
Check the schedule so you are trackside for the race starts, not stuck in a food queue when the lights go out. August in London can turn from warm to wet in an hour, so pack a light layer. Bags get searched on the way in, so travel light.
And sort your ride home before you arrive, because thousands of people leave at once the moment the podium wraps. If you are going as a group, one booked transfer usually works out better than hunting for a cheap taxi at surge prices, and you all leave together.
Bags get searched on the way in, so travel light. If you are arriving from an airport, checking out of a hotel on race day or travelling as a group, the luggage guide can help you choose a vehicle with enough space for both passengers and bags.
If you are going as a group, a pre-booked London event transfer means the return pickup, vehicle size and meeting point can be planned before the race rather than decided in the middle of the post-event crowd.
Conclusion
Formula E London 2026 is one of the easier big days out to enjoy, as long as the travel is handled. Book your seats early, pack light, and let someone else worry about the driving.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is Formula E London 2026?
The 2026 Hankook London E-Prix runs on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026. It is a two-race finale, with one race each day.
2. Where is the London E-Prix held?
At ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, E16 1XL, in the Royal Docks area of east London.
3. How much are tickets?
Day tickets start at £20 for Fan Village access. Grandstand seats, two-day passes, and hospitality cost more, and prices tend to climb closer to the date.
4. Is Formula E London 2026 sold out?
The London finale has sold out in recent years, and the same demand is expected for 2026. Book ahead rather than hoping for tickets on the day.
5. What time does it start each day?
Gates open at 9am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday, with racing and entertainment running to around 6pm each day.
6. How do I get to ExCeL London?
The simplest route is the Elizabeth line or DLR to Custom House, right by the west entrance. Groups often pre-book a private transfer to skip the platform crowds.
7. Can you drive and park at ExCeL?
Yes, but Sandstone Lane and Seagull Lane across the campus are closed for the event, and car park access is only via Royal Victoria Dock Road or the A112. Allow extra time.
8. Is it suitable for families?
It is. Alongside the racing, the Fan Village has live music, food, and racing simulators, so younger visitors and non-fans have plenty to keep them busy.
9. How fast are the cars?
The GEN3 Evo reaches about 320 km/h and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.82 seconds, which is quicker off the line than a Formula 1 car.
10. Who is the current Formula E champion?
Britain’s Oliver Rowland, who won the 2024/25 title with Nissan and is chasing back-to-back championships this season.
11. What is the race format?
Two separate races across the weekend, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, each lasting well under an hour, plus practice and qualifying sessions.
12. Is this the last Formula E at ExCeL?
Yes. This is the final London E-Prix at ExCeL before the championship moves to a new UK venue from 2027.
