Las Vegas 2026 · Bags and entry
Bags, water and what to leave at the hotel
Bags must be clear above handbag size, the venue is cashless, and there are no lockers: anything refused at security goes back to your hotel or in the bin.1
Quick answer
Clear tote or backpack up to 12×6×12 in, or a small bag up to 6×9 in. Bring an empty bottle up to 24 oz; water is free.1
Updated Nov 1, 2026 · Facts checked against the cited sources on Nov 1, 2026
Bags
| Bag | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Tote or backpack | Transparent, up to 12 × 6 × 12 in |
| Small handbag or fanny pack | Up to 6 × 9 in; need not be clear |
| Diaper bag | With an infant |
Inside
Water, food and payments
- Bring an empty plastic or silicone bottle up to 24 oz for the refill stations; water is free at every beverage tent.1
- No outside food or drink, except medical or dietary needs in a clear bag with a doctor's note.1
- Cash is not accepted, and there is no mobile ordering.1
- Alcohol needs a valid photo ID showing you are 21 or older; foreign visitors can use a passport.1
Prohibited
Leave these at the hotel
- Umbrellas (bring a poncho), chairs, stools and seat cushions.
- Laptops and tablets; cameras with detachable lenses; selfie sticks, tripods and GoPro mounts.
- Strollers, scooters and bikes; cans, glass, metal bottles and hydration packs.
- There are no lockers and no phone charging stations, so bring a power bank.
Full list in the organizer's A–Z guide.1
Night race: what to wear
Every session runs into the evening and the race starts at 8pm. Jackets and blankets are allowed but get patted down at security; shirts and shoes are required.1,2
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Sources
- f1lasvegasgp.com (race organizer): A–Z guide (gates, bags, re-entry, rideshare, monorail, road closures), 2026 (checked Nov 1, 2026)
- f1lasvegasgp.com (race organizer): Race weekend schedule 2026 (Pacific time) (checked Nov 1, 2026)