Jeddah E-Prix: opening Formula E season 2026/27

Jeddah opens the Formula E 2026/27 season with night races on 18 and 19 December at Jeddah Corniche Circuit — the first two rounds of the GEN4 car era. Each day is a separate race with a programme from afternoon into night.

Why it is worth attention

This is not an electric copy of Formula 1; it is its own championship with different rules, cars and energy strategy. Hosting the first GEN4 race makes Jeddah a technical and sporting landmark for the season.

Attendance plan

Decide one day or both — tickets are separate unless you buy a covering package. The programme is long; Webook’s guide cites race time around 20:05, so plan arrival around what you want to see, not only the start.

What to expect

Follow energy management and Attack Mode, not only top speed. Day one opens the season; day two is a new race with a different sporting picture. Do not treat day two as a repeat of day one.

Context in Jeddah’s calendar

Two independent races open the season. Results and strategy from round one shape expectations for round two, while each day still needs its own ticket and plan.

Verify before you pay

Open the official source yourself (Visit Saudi or Webook as linked below). Confirm city, date, age rules and refund policy. Prefer the platform app or a URL you type over a forwarded chat link. Pair this guide with our magazine articles on verifying events and safe ticket links.

Share responsibly afterward

If you post about the night, share accurate times and official links. For comedy, avoid spoiling endings; for music and sport, avoid spreading unverified schedule changes.

Sources

• المصدر / التذاكر ↗

Original Vemetto explainer in English, adapted from our Arabic page. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026.