September 12, 2025
[Guide] How to Enjoy the Event
Not sure how to enjoy the Suzuka 1000km? No worries! Check in advance and make the most of your viewing experience! This article introduces how to spend the final race day on Sunday, September 14.
9:00 a.m. Show Your Ticket at the Main Gate to Enter
The gates open at 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, but please adjust your entry time according to access conditions and your preferred way of watching the race. Tickets will be checked at the entrance gates. To ensure a smooth entry, we recommend confirming the entry procedures in advance.
9:30 a.m. Browse Suzuka Circuit-related Goods
The OFFICIAL SHOP is open at GP Square! We offer Suzuka Circuit logo goods and spectator items. Please be sure to stop by!
*There are no plans to sell IGTC-related goods or Suzuka 1000km limited edition goods.
10:00 a.m. Explore the Paddock Area
Be sure to experience the atmosphere of the paddock before the final race! This time, the advance general admission ticket includes a Paddock Pass, so you can access the paddock area more easily than usual.
Click here for details about the appeal of the paddock area
11:00 a.m. Have lunch before the race start
In addition to the restaurants inside the park, shops under the Grandstand will open. They offer everything from light snacks to hearty meals!
*The stores under the Grandstand will be open for only two days, September 13 (Sat) and 14 (Sun).
11:55 a.m. Start Procedure & 12:50 p.m. Race Start
For the excitement of the start, we recommend the Grandstand seats with a view of the home straight! After the race begins, it's also fun to move to different locations and watch from various angles!
Explanation of the Suzuka 1000km rules is here
View from each spectator seat is here
Around 4:00 p.m. Light Stick Distribution
Starting around 4:00 p.m., light sticks will be distributed at the Grandstand entrance. Let’s all cheer on the night race together!
Gather at the Grandstand at the checker flag!
Exit
Congestion is expected during the return time, so please check your preferred way of getting home in advance. Also, the last temporary Mie Kotsu bus on Sunday, September 14, departs from the bus stop in front of the Main Gate at 8:00 p.m. Please be careful not to miss it.
