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Sat, Jul 05 – Sun, Jul 06, 2025

Grant Park , Chicago, IL 60602

The pulse-pounding action of NASCAR returns to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race, July 5-6, 2025.

The Chicago Street Race will once again bring NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series racing to the same 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course, for a must-see family-friendly experience in the heart of downtown.

New for 2025, NASCAR is rolling out more viewing options, reduced prices, and an even shorter park build schedule.

  • Kids 12 & FREE All Weekend! — Following the successful introduction of youth pricing in 2024, kids 12 & under will be FREE the entire weekend, with the purchase of a Grounds Pass ticket by an accompanying adult.
  • Reduced Prices and Even More Affordable Tickets — Based on feedback from past attendees and local residents, NASCAR has significantly reduced ticket prices (some sections by nearly 50%), added a single-day reserved seat option, and created more Grounds Pass (formerly known as “General Admission”) viewing options to introduce NASCAR to new audiences.
  • Commitment to Neighbors — While the course itself will remain the same, changes to the seating structures will allow NASCAR to reduce the overall park build timeline by more than a week, further lessening the impacts to local residents and businesses.
  • College Students Save 20%! — College students can witness NASCAR’s only street race with 20% off Grounds Pass tickets! Enjoy access to the College Zone at Turn 7, an area to make new friends, play yard games, experience cool photo opps, and more.

As far as live music goes, multi-platinum, GRAMMY ®Award-winning, Southern rock group Zac Brown Band will perform Saturday evening as part of the Busch Light Summer Music Series. Don’t miss out on the soundtrack of the street race right from the start/finish line! *Sunday-only ticket holders will be given access to Saturday’s concert.

On Sunday, don’t forget to arrive early! Legendary DJ Chip E., the Architect of House Music, will kick things off with a pre-race performance you won’t want to miss.

Your ticket unlocks more than just two action-packed races, allowing you to enjoy fan-favorite experiences like the Freestyle Motocross Show in Festival Field! It’s just one of many standout moments waiting for you throughout the weekend.

Last year’s Chicago Street Race drove tourism from 24 countries around the globe, and netted millions in direct taxes, fees, and payments to the City in 2024 alone. NASCAR is committed to Chicago year-round, with a full-time Chicago office and more than $5 million invested in local community initiatives to-date.

Tickets are on sale now! Visit the NASCAR Chicago 2025 ticket information page to learn more about ticketing options. Don’t miss out on NASCAR’s only street course.

To stay up to date with the Chicago Street Race, fans can subscribe to receive exclusive Chicago Street Race emails, follow @NASCARChicago on Twitter and Facebook and download the NASCAR Tracks App for the latest real-time updates on all aspects of the event.

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