The countdown to the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 (GC500) for 2026 is gearing up to deliver non-stop action both on and off the iconic street circuit!
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled experience with our ultimate 2026 guide, featuring everything you need to know. You can view the full track schedule below; we will update you with a range of fan events and all the details for driver meet-and-greets and behind-the-scenes access.
Whether you’re chasing heart-pounding Supercars track battles or wanting to soak up all the supercars finals, soaking up the electric atmosphere at the concerts, or looking for family fun, this is your ticket to a thrilling time. Don’t miss a moment—we’ve got all the essential information to keep you in the loop and maximise your GC500 experience!
GC500 Musical Lineup
Supercars has unveiled a major entertainment shake-up for this year’s Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 with the launch of Sound Track, a new live music and festival precinct designed to bring a new vibe to headline artists and an all-day party atmosphere to the heart of the race weekend.
- Bag Raiders
- Havana Brown
- Guy Contact
- Sneaky Sound System
GC500 Track Schedule
The 2036 Track Schedule has just been released, with a surprising change to the lineup: Boost Mobile Qualifying for the weekend’s first race will take place on the Friday of the event.
Friday, October 23
| Start | Finish | Category | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 7:15 | Track Closure | 1:15 | |
| 7:30 | 10:00 | Events | 2:30 | Supercars Track Club powered by Boost Mobile |
| 10:35 | 10:55 | V8 SuperUtes | 0:20 | Practice |
| 11:05 | 11:30 | Carrera Cup | 0:25 | Practice 1 |
| 11:35 | 11:40 | Events | 0:05 | Track Crossing |
| 11:45 | 12:10 | Supercars | 0:25 | Practice 1 |
| 12:15 | 12:20 | Supercars | 0:05 | Practice Starts |
| 12:20 | 12:40 | Events | 0:20 | Pit Lane Walk |
| 12:20 | 12:40 | Events | 0:20 | Entertainment |
| 12:45 | 13:05 | Aussie Racing Cars | 0:20 | Practice |
| 13:15 | 13:35 | V8 SuperUtes | 0:20 | Qualifying |
| 13:40 | 13:45 | Events | 0:05 | Track Crossing |
| 13:50 | 14:15 | Supercars | 0:25 | Practice 2 |
| 14:20 | 14:40 | Events | 0:20 | Pit Lane Walk |
| 14:20 | 14:40 | Events | 0:20 | Entertainment |
| 14:45 | 15:10 | Carrera Cup | 0:25 | Practice 2 |
| 15:15 | 15:20 | Events | 0:05 | Track Crossing |
| 15:25 | 15:45 | Aussie Racing Cars | 0:20 | Qualifying |
| 15:50 | 16:00 | Events | 0:10 | Track Crossing |
| 16:05 | 16:35 | Supercars | 0:30 | Qualifying |
| 16:45 | 16:55 | Supercars | 0:10 | TV Track Time |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | Track Opening | 1:00 |
Saturday, October 24
| Start | Finish | Category | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | 7:40 | Track Closure | 0:40 | |
| 8:00 | 8:40 | Events | 0:40 | Pit Lane Walk |
| 8:00 | 8:40 | Events | 0:40 | Safety & Course Car Tours |
| 8:50 | 9:10 | V8 SuperUtes | 1 lap after 9:08 | Race 1 |
| 9:15 | 9:20 | Events | 0:05 | Track Crossing |
| 9:25 | 9:45 | Aussie Racing Cars | 1 lap after 9:43 | Race 1 |
| 9:50 | 10:10 | Events | 0:20 | Pit Lane Walk |
| 9:50 | 10:10 | Events | 0:20 | Entertainment |
| 10:15 | 10:45 | Carrera Cup | 0:30 | Qualifying |
| 10:50 | 10:55 | Events | 0:05 | Track Crossing |
| 11:00 | 11:25 | V8 SuperUtes | 1 lap after 11:23 | Race 2 |
| 11:30 | 11:50 | Events | 0:20 | Pit Lane Walk |
| 11:30 | 11:50 | Events | 0:20 | Entertainment |
| 11:55 | 12:15 | Aussie Racing Cars | 1 lap after 12:13 | Race 2 |
| 12:20 | 12:30 | Events | 0:10 | Track Crossing |
| 12:35 | 13:10 | Supercars | 0:35 | Top Ten Shootout |
| 13:15 | 13:20 | Events | 0:05 | Track Crossing |
| 13:25 | 13:45 | V8 SuperUtes | 1 lap after 13:43 | Race 3 |
| 13:55 | 14:20 | Carrera Cup | 1 lap after 14:18 | Race 1 |
| 14:25 | 14:30 | Events | 0:05 | Track Crossing |
| 15:15 | Supercars | 85 laps or 1 lap after 17:18 | Race 31 |
Sunday, October 25
Start | Finish | Category | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | 7:40 | Track Closure | 0:40 | |
| 8:15 | 8:55 | Events | 0:40 | Safety & Course Car Tours |
| 9:05 | 9:25 | Aussie Racing Cars | 1 lap after 9:23 | Race 3 |
| 9:35 | 10:05 | Carrera Cup | 1 lap after 10:03 | Race 2 |
| 10:10 | 10:35 | Events | 0:25 | Pit Lane Fan Experience (ticketed) |
| 10:10 | 10:35 | Events | 0:25 | Entertainment |
| 10:40 | 11:00 | V8 SuperUtes | 1 lap after 10:58 | Race 4 |
| 11:20 | 11:32 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q1 Race 32 |
| 11:40 | 11:52 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q2 Race 32 |
| 12:05 | 12:40 | Supercars | 0:35 | TTSO Race 32 |
| 12:45 | 12:50 | Events | 0:05 | Track Crossing |
| 12:55 | 13:15 | Aussie Racing Cars | 1 lap after 13:13 | Race 4 |
| 13:25 | 13:50 | Carrera Cup | 1 lap after 13:48 | Race 3 |
| 13:55 | 14:00 | Events | 0:05 | Track Crossing |
| 14:45 | Supercars | 85 laps or 1 lap after 16:48 | Race 32 |
Getting To The Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
With a massive crowd expected, allow plenty of time to get there, and be prepared for traffic delays in and around Surfers Paradise. We have outlined the best ways to get to the event.
Public Transport
We recommend catching the G:Link through to Surfers Paradise. If you are coming from Brisbane or the North, you can get on the link at Helensvale and catch it through until Surfers Paradise, or if you’re coming from the South, jump on at Burleigh Heads and travel through until Surfers Paradise or Main Beach.
You can use Translinks Journey Planner to help you with your trip.
Walk, Cycle or Scoot
Why not get in those extra steps and walk, ride or scoot to the event? You can jump on the white sandy highway and walk up the beach to the event precinct or jump on the Oceanway from Broadbeach and hire a scooter through to the event. The City of Gold Coast have plenty of bike racks around the precinct for your convenience.
Taxi or Ride Share
Sure to be a popular option and the most susceptible to delay is jumping in a taxi or ride share; if you’re coming from the airport or inland, you can get dropped off near the event precinct. But during peak periods, this may be a slower option due to traffic congestion and road closures around Surfers Paradise and Main Beach.
What to bring
If you are in the GA area, we recommend bringing an umbrella, snacks, and water. There will be plenty of food vendors on site, but there may be some lines. Also, for seating, make sure to bring a chair or some towels to pull up.
- Chair or Seating
- Comfortable Footwear
- Sunscreen and Hats
- Small Shade or Umbrella
- Water & Snacks
Same-day passouts are also allowed, so you can head into many of the Bars & Restaurants for a meal at any time during the three-day event. Just scan your ticket out before you return.
