The 2027 Daytona 500 is Sunday, Feb. 21, at Daytona International Speedway, closing Speedweeks Feb. 17-21. Tickets, parking and bag rules.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. The date, tickets and rules come from Daytona International Speedway’s Daytona 500 page; the Speedweeks dates come from the City of Daytona Beach’s special events calendar. This page is updated for each year’s race at the same address.

The 2027 Daytona 500 is Sunday, Feb. 21, at Daytona International Speedway. The 200-lap race the speedway calls The Great American Race closes Speedweeks presented by AdventHealth, which the city lists for Wednesday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, Feb. 21. The 2026 race ran Feb. 15, and the speedway said its grandstand tickets and camping sold out.

Know before you go

  • Race day: Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027
  • Speedweeks: Wednesday, Feb. 17, to Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027
  • Where: Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd.
  • Tickets: speedway Daytona 500 page; every guest, any age, needs a reserved seat
  • Ticket line: 1-800-PITSHOP (800-748-7467)
  • Parking: speedway lot guide

Speedweeks

Speedweeks is the run of races at the speedway in the days before the Daytona 500. The speedway’s ticket packages name the races that make it up:

  • the Duel At Daytona
  • the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race
  • a NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series doubleheader
  • the Daytona 500 on Sunday

The speedway had not published the day-by-day 2027 schedule when we checked; we will add it here when it does. The Daytona 500 page also sells Clash At Daytona admissions; the speedway had not posted a 2027 Clash date.

Tickets

From the speedway’s Daytona 500 page for 2027:

  • Single-day admission: a reserved seat for the Sunday race.
  • 2-day package: the Daytona 500 plus the O’Reilly Auto Parts and ARCA Menards doubleheader.
  • 4-day package: the Daytona 500, the O’Reilly and ARCA doubleheader, the Craftsman Truck Series race and the Duel At Daytona.
  • Trioval Club: 2-day and 4-day packages in 300-level and 400-level seats near the start-finish line, with a dedicated open-air bar and patio.
  • Add-ons: Hard Rock Bet Fanzone and pre-race access (driver introductions and the chance to sign the start-finish line), advance parking and scanner rentals.

All guests, regardless of age, need a reserved seat. Prices are on the speedway’s ticket pages and change by section and package. During Speedweeks the speedway has offered discounted grandstand tickets to military members, first responders, educators and health care workers through its special offers page.

Parking and getting there

The speedway’s directions and parking page says lot availability and prices vary by event, and its Daytona 500 page sells parking near the track in advance.

  • Free general parking: Lot 7, with shuttles to ONE DAYTONA from the lot at Clyde Morris Boulevard and Jimmy Ann Drive, and the rear of Lot 8 at Volusia Mall on select events.
  • Paid parking: Lots 1, 3 and 4 near the speedway and the front of Lot 8.
  • Motorcycles: paid parking in Lot 4A near the entrance.
  • ADA: reserved ADA parking in Lots 1 and 4 and general ADA parking (placard required) in Lot 6, with ADA shuttles and free golf carts along the frontstretch.
  • Rideshare: the official pickup and drop-off is near Lot 1, off the frontage road by Cracker Barrel on International Speedway Boulevard, eastbound.
  • Leaving: the speedway asks drivers to keep a navigation app open for the best route to I-95, I-4 or the beachside, because some routes close for post-race traffic patterns.

What you can bring

From the speedway’s FAQ:

  • Up to two bags per person, each no larger than 18 by 18 by 14 inches.
  • Soft-sided coolers up to 14 by 14 by 14 inches.
  • Every item is subject to inspection at the gate.
  • No outside food, drinks or coolers in the hospitality areas.
  • Pets are allowed only in the Park West and infield camping areas, on a leash. Service animals are welcome throughout.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Daytona 500? Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027, at Daytona International Speedway, according to the speedway. Speedweeks presented by AdventHealth runs Feb. 17-21, according to the City of Daytona Beach’s special events calendar.

Do children need a ticket for the Daytona 500? Yes. The speedway says all guests, regardless of age, must have a reserved seat.

What do Daytona 500 multi-day packages include? The speedway’s 2-day package covers the Daytona 500 and the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series doubleheader. The 4-day package adds the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and the Duel At Daytona.

Did the 2026 Daytona 500 sell out? Yes. The speedway said grandstand tickets and camping for the Feb. 15, 2026, race were sold out.

Where do I park for the Daytona 500? The speedway sells parking near the track in advance and runs free general parking in Lots 7 and 8 on select events, with a shuttle from Lot 7. It says lot availability and prices vary by event.

What this means for you

  • The 2026 grandstands sold out, so buy early if you want a seat in 2027.
  • Expect race day traffic on International Speedway Boulevard, Williamson Boulevard and the routes to I-95 and I-4. Check FL511 and plan errands around Sunday, Feb. 21.
  • Bike Week starts 12 days after the race, on Friday, March 5. See our Bike Week page.

Related: our other annual event pages for the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Biketoberfest and the Daytona Turkey Run, plus getting around Daytona Beach.