Formula E Is Coming to London This Weekend: Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 London E-Prix
If you thought London's big motorsport weekend was already over after the British Grand Prix, there's another reason to get excited.
Formula E is back in London this weekend.
On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, the Hankook London E-Prix takes over ExCeL London at Royal Victoria Dock, bringing two days of electric racing, live music, gaming, food, cars and plenty of things to do away from the track.
And this isn't just another race on the calendar.
It's the season finale.
With two races remaining, the Drivers' World Championship is still wide open, with Jake Dennis leading Mitch Evans by just two points and Pascal Wehrlein only five points behind. Reigning champion Oliver Rowland is also still mathematically in contention.
So if you're looking for something different to do in London this weekend especially if you're into cars, racing or just want to experience a major sporting event this could be worth knowing about.
What Exactly Is Happening?
The 2026 Hankook London E-Prix is the final double-header of the 2025/26 Formula E season.
That means there are two races, one on Saturday and another on Sunday.
Both take place at the unusual London ExCeL Circuit, which combines indoor and outdoor sections around ExCeL London. Formula E describes the circuit as having a smooth indoor section before the cars head outside onto the more abrasive asphalt around the exhibition centre.
And this weekend is particularly important because it marks the end of the GEN3 era in Formula E.
The championship will move into its next generation of cars for the following season, making London's finale the last Formula E event of this era.
So you're not simply watching a race.
You're watching the final chapter of a particular era of the championship.
When Is the London E-Prix?
The event takes place across:
Saturday 15 August 2026
Sunday 16 August 2026
The current official schedule lists:
Gates open: 8:00am
Free Practice: 8:30am
Qualifying: 10:40am
Race: 3:05pm
Last entry: 5:30pm
Gates close: 6:30pm
The full experience is expected to last around eight hours, so this is much more of a full-day outing than something you simply turn up to for 90 minutes.
And that is partly because there is plenty happening before and around the actual race.
The Race Is Only Part of the Experience
This is probably the most important thing to know if you've never been to Formula E.
You aren't just buying a seat and watching cars drive around a circuit.
The Fan Village is designed as a festival within the race weekend.
There are:
Live music
Racing simulators
Gaming experiences
Car displays
Food and drink
A Kids' Zone
Chill-out areas
Formula E merchandise
Interactive activities
The official Formula E guide specifically highlights a Gaming Arena, food court, Kids' Zone and live entertainment alongside the racing.
So if you're going with friends and one person isn't the biggest motorsport fan in the world, there is still plenty for them to do.
You Can Actually Race a Simulator
For anyone who has ever sat in a racing game and thought:
“I could probably do this.”
Here's your chance to test that theory.
The Fan Village has a Gaming Arena featuring racing simulators based on the real circuit.
Formula E says visitors can compete for their best time and experience the circuit virtually, including elements such as acceleration, energy regeneration and race strategy.
It gives the weekend another layer beyond simply watching professional drivers.
You watch them race.
Then you can have a go yourself.
Just don't expect your lap time to compete with a Formula E driver.
There Is Live Music Too
The Formula E organisers have also turned the Fan Village into a music venue of sorts.
Josh Baker is scheduled to headline Saturday's Fan Village and pre-race grid show.
Then on Sunday, AJ Tracey is set to headline the season-finale party and perform before the race.
That makes the weekend particularly interesting if you're looking for something that sits somewhere between sporting event and festival.
You can spend the morning exploring the venue and watching the racing sessions, then have music and entertainment around the race-day build-up.
And Yes, There Is a Kids' Zone
If you're thinking this sounds like something only hardcore motorsport fans would enjoy, the organisers have also built a dedicated Kids' Zone.
It includes:
Soft play
A Kids Pit Stop Challenge
Build-your-own creative activities
Relaxed seating
It's located close to the food and beverage area, making it easier for families to spend a full day at the event.
The official event information says the London E-Prix is suitable for all ages, with visitors under 16 required to attend with a parent or legal guardian.
Why This Weekend Could Be Especially Exciting
Forget the entertainment for a moment.
The racing itself has a lot riding on it.
Going into the London finale, Jake Dennis leads the Drivers' Championship with 146 points.
Mitch Evans is second on 144.
Pascal Wehrlein is third on 141.
Oliver Rowland is fourth on 132.
And several other drivers remain mathematically capable of taking the title.
That means the championship could come down to the final races in London.
Every point matters.
And because there are two races across the weekend, the standings can change dramatically between Saturday and Sunday.
So if you're someone who normally watches Formula E casually, this is probably the weekend to pay attention.
Where Is It?
The event is held at:
ExCeL London
Royal Victoria Dock
1 Western Gateway
London E16 1XL
The venue is in East London, beside Royal Victoria Dock.
And thankfully, getting there without a car is relatively straightforward.
How to Get to the London E-Prix
Elizabeth line
The closest station to the main West Entrance is Custom House, served by the Elizabeth line and DLR.
This is probably the easiest option for many people travelling from central or west London.
DLR
The DLR also serves the area.
For the alternative East Entrance, the closest station is Prince Regent.
Both Custom House and Prince Regent have step-free access close to their respective entrances.
Cycling
If you're thinking about cycling, ExCeL has free cycle racks at the West Entrance taxi drop-off point, underneath the DLR walkway.
Formula E recommends checking cycling routes using the TfL Go app.
Cable car
You can even arrive via the IFS Cloud Cable Car.
From North Greenwich, the cable car takes around 10 minutes to reach Royal Docks, followed by roughly a five-minute walk to ExCeL's West Entrance.
That could actually make getting there part of the experience.
By boat
You can also travel by Thames Clippers to Royal Wharf Pier and then walk for just over 20 minutes through Britannia Village and across the Royal Victoria Dock footbridge to ExCeL's West Entrance.
By car
There are car parks close to ExCeL, but the official Formula E information says there is no general on-site parking at ExCeL.
So public transport is likely to be the easier option for most visitors.
Is It Formula 1?
No.
And this is worth making clear because the names can get confusing.
Formula E is not Formula 1.
Formula E is the FIA's all-electric single-seater world championship.
The cars are electric, the races are usually held on temporary or street circuits, and the championship focuses heavily on electric technology, energy management and regenerative braking.
But if you're a Formula 1 fan, don't assume that means it will feel slow.
The current GEN3 Evo cars can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 1.82 seconds and reach around 320 km/h, according to Formula E.
And the London circuit itself adds another unusual element because part of the track is indoors.
Indoor Racing in London?
Yes.
This is probably one of the coolest things about the London E-Prix.
The ExCeL circuit combines indoor and outdoor sections.
The cars race on a smooth indoor surface before heading outside around Royal Victoria Dock.
That means the drivers have to deal with changes in surface, elevation and weather conditions during the same circuit.
You don't get many motorsport experiences where a world championship race effectively passes through an exhibition centre.
That's what makes the London E-Prix quite different from a conventional circuit weekend.
How Much Does It Cost?
The event is ticketed, with single-day and two-day tickets available through the official Formula E ticketing channels.
Because ticket availability and prices can change as the event approaches, I'd recommend checking the current official ticket page rather than relying on an old price quoted elsewhere.
If you're interested in going this weekend, book as soon as possible rather than assuming tickets will still be available on the day.
Saturday or Sunday - Which Day Should You Choose?
If you're only going for one day, both have a lot to offer because there is a race on each day.
Saturday 15 August has Josh Baker headlining the Fan Village and pre-race grid show.
Sunday 16 August is the bigger story from a championship perspective because it is the final race of the season, when the 2025/26 World Champion will be crowned.
So:
Want the season finale? → Sunday.
Want to experience the weekend without necessarily needing the championship-deciding atmosphere? → Saturday.
Want the complete experience? → Two-day ticket.
What I'd Do If I Were Going
I'd arrive early.
Not just because the gates open at 8am, but because there's enough happening around the race that arriving just before the main event means you'll miss most of the experience.
I'd start with the Fan Village.
Try the simulator.
Look at the cars.
Get some food.
Watch practice and qualifying.
Explore the entertainment.
Then find your seat for the race.
And after the chequered flag, don't immediately rush home.
The post-race atmosphere is part of the event too.
Especially on Sunday.
Because by then, we should know who has won the 2025/26 Formula E Drivers' World Championship.
Final Thoughts
So if you were thinking about an F1 festival in London this weekend, here's the correction:
It's Formula E - and honestly, that's still pretty exciting.
The London E-Prix is happening at ExCeL London on 15 and 16 August 2026, and it is much more than two races.
You've got electric racing.
An indoor/outdoor circuit.
A championship being decided.
Live music.
Gaming.
Simulators.
Food.
Cars.
Family activities.
And a huge Fan Village around the track.
For anyone who has ever wanted to experience motorsport in London without travelling all the way to Silverstone, this is about as close as you can get.
And because this is the finale of the season and the final Formula E event of the GEN3 era, this year's London race has an extra bit of history attached to it.
So if you're looking for something different to do this weekend, head towards Royal Victoria Dock.
You might leave as a Formula E fan.
Or you might simply leave thinking:
“That was much faster than I expected.”
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