🚓 It’s back! Wacky races meets north London as the Red Bull Soapbox Race returns to the famous Alexandra Palace on Saturday 20 June.
Tickets are on sale here.
The waiting is over for soapbox race aficionados as the Red Bull Soapbox Race returns to UK shores on Saturday 20 June for the first time since 2024. On that occasion, with thousands of spectators watching on a total of 59 teams hurtled down the iconic Alexandra Palace course. The Hurry Houdines who were crowned champions and took the cherished title. Will they be back for mission ‘back-to-back’? Or will a different crazy creation take the 2026 honours? Red Bull Soapbox Race tickets are on sale now to experience the pinnacle of non-motor racing!
A spectacular and brilliantly bonkers day out the racers have a need for speed and an urge to stand out from the crowd. Spectators can expect to witness a wackily-wheeled world of crazy creativity, where teams of amateur drivers pool their creative talents to define the rules of street racing, and create their own homemade Soapbox car to race on the main stage.
This year around 60 teams are set to be take part in the legendary race guaranteed to set hearts pounding and spectator cheers roaring. They will be judged on creativity, speed and showmanship as they navigate the downhill course outside Alexandra Palace with only gravity on their side. Check out the 100 craziest crashes from the Red Bull Soapbox Race below. And hold on to your helmets for the 2026 London edition.
This year’s race in London promises to become one of the most talked about events of the summer. If you want to imbibe a brilliantly bonkers race like no other secure your tickets now!
RED BULL SOAPBOX RACE – TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ Tickets are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ link. Tickets are available in advance only.
🗝️ Gates open at 11.30am.
🚓 Racing from 2pm to 8pm.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: The nearest railway station is Alexandra Palace. This is located at the Wood Green entrance to the park. A regular service runs direct from Moorgate. The nearest tube station is Wood Green on the Piccadilly line, while the W3 bus runs from Finsbury Park and Tottenham. There are 1,200 parking spaces in the grounds which are free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Plan your journey at the Transport for London website.
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