F1 Arcade announces third U.S. location planned for Las Vegas

Jack McKessy, USA TODAY
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F1 Arcade has announced a third location in the United States for its simulator racing experience.

The bar and arcade brand, which is officially licensed by Formula One, will open a location in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2025, according to a press release.

The new experience will be located inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip and attached to the casino hotel. It will be the biggest F1 Arcade yet, with a space bigger than 21,000 square feet across two floors.

The Las Vegas arcade will be the fifth the brand has opened internationally. F1 Arcade launched in London in 2022 before opening a second location in Birmingham, England the following year. Boston received the first stateside location in its Seaport District this past April, and a Washington, D.C. spot is planned to open this fall.

“We are incredibly excited to bring the F1 Arcade experience to the vibrant Las Vegas Strip following the successful launch of our first U.S. location in Boston Seaport last month," Jon Gardner, U.S. President of F1 Arcade, said in a statement. "The adrenaline pumping experience of fans racing head-to-head on iconic circuits against their friends and family while overlooking the Las Vegas Strip will be truly exceptional."

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Will there be other F1 Arcade locations?

The Las Vegas location of F1 Arcade will be the fifth overall location and third in the U.S.

F1 Arcade's press release shared that they plan to open 30 locations globally over the next five years, though the brand was unable to share more details upon request.

Does F1 Arcade have an admission fee?

Pricing for the Las Vegas F1 Arcade could not be confirmed as of Thursday, according to a representative.

At the Boston location, guests may enjoy the bar and restaurant for free but need to purchase a race package to try the simulator experience.

There, three races cost $20 standard and $25 at peak hours (Thursday-Friday, 5 p.m. to close; Saturday 2 p.m. to close), while five races cost $30 standard and $35 at peak hours.

Once guests have paid for their experiences prior to or upon entry, there is no additional cost to use the simulators at the Boston arcade.

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How long is each simulator experience?

According to F1 Arcade's representative, experiences range from 30 to 45 minutes depending on the racing mode the guest chooses, which is the same across other U.S locations.

What racing modes are available?

The Las Vegas F1 Arcade will offer the same racing modes as the Boston location did at opening.

  • Head-to-head: An experience for 2-5 people, allowing the smaller group to complete 3-5 races against each other back-to-back.

  • Team racing: An experience for 6 or more patrons and called "the ideal race mode." Participants are randomly assigned to a team, where they compete on one of five skill levels against other teams. Each team will get their own simulator.

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