Why You Should Go
The first two races of the DTM season on a climbing Formula 1 lap in Styria
Format
Three Day Race Weekend
Crowd
DTM fans and families at the season opener
Vibe
Season opener on a Formula 1 circuit in the Alps
About This Event
The 2027 DTM season starts at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, the Formula 1 circuit in the Styrian mountains. The 4.318 km lap has 10 corners and opened in 1969 as the Österreichring.
1What to Expect
This is round one of 2027, with the first two DTM races of the season on Saturday and Sunday.
The 2027 fan programme has a pit walk, Meet the Drivers autograph sessions and the DTM Fan Zone, with a big screen, a reaction wall, selfie spots, a 360 degree camera and what the organiser calls Europe's biggest mobile ball pool.
The Track Safari takes visitors around the circuit in buses during a practice session.
High calibre partner series add more racing to the weekend, with the 2027 line up still to be announced.
2Best Way to Experience It
- A 2027 weekend ticket is from €80. Saturday and Sunday are from €60 each, and Friday is from €15.
- In 2026 the Steiermark grandstand was open on Friday with a free choice of seats, and on Saturday and Sunday the start and finish, Steiermark and Red Bull grandstands were open as stated on the ticket.
- In 2026 the event ticket included free access to the paddock and the pit walks.
- The RacePass is a souvenir hard ticket in a box with a lanyard, from €15, sold only together with a DTM ticket.
About the Venue
3Nearby Accommodation
While you're in the area
Experiences near Red Bull Ring
4Logistics
Getting thereDriving, Public transport, Rideshare and taxis, Best value route
Driving
- From Vienna take the A2 towards Graz, the S6 and then the S36 towards Klagenfurt, leaving at Zeltweg Ost/Spielberg.
- From Graz take the A9 through the Gleinalmtunnel, a toll tunnel, then the S36.
- Parking for cars and motorbikes was free and within walking distance in 2026, for day use only, with no camping or overnight stays in the car parks.
Public transport
- The circuit names Knittelfeld as its arrival station by train.
- Free shuttle buses from Knittelfeld run for Formula 1, and none is published for the 2027 DTM.
Rideshare and taxis
- No rideshare or taxi drop off point is published for the 2027 DTM.
Best value route
- Driving in, since visitor parking was free for DTM visitors in 2026.
Tickets and entryTickets
Tickets
- From €15 (2027) for Friday, sold in the official DTM ticket shop at tickets.dtm.com.
- ADAC members save 10% on advance tickets.
On the dayFood and drink
Food and drink
- Drinks at the circuit come in reusable cups with a €3 refundable deposit.
Staying overCamping, Where to stay
Camping
- Campsites around the circuit are within walking distance and were sold through the Red Bull Ring ticket shop in 2026.
- 2027 camping prices are not yet published.
Where to stay
- The Murtal Tourist Board helps find rooms in guesthouses and holiday apartments around Spielberg, on +43 3577 26600.
5Frequently Asked Questions
?Suitable for kids?
Under 16s get into the 2027 DTM free when they come with an adult, and the Fan Zone has the ball pool and other activities for children.
?Using a wheelchair?
In 2026 the start and finish grandstand had a wheelchair ramp and toilets on the same level, with separate parking for wheelchair users.
?Want to meet the drivers?
Meet the Drivers autograph sessions and the pit walk are on the 2027 fan programme.
6Cost Breakdown
| 2027 prices | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekend from | €80 |
| Friday from | €15 |
| Saturday from | €60 |
| Sunday from | €60 |
| Under 16s free with an adult | |
| RacePass souvenir ticket from | €15 |
| Reusable cup deposit | €3 |
Last verified: 3 November 2026Official link: dtm.com
Tags
CampingMulti Day EventCircuit RacingMeet the DriversVIP HospitalityWheelchair UsersTouring CarsBehind the ScenesFan FestivalFamilies
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