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Quick answer: the Navi Mumbai night race is scheduled for Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 near Jewel of Navi Mumbai, Nerul, as the Indian Racing Festival finale for the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League. District lists the event at 5:00 pm, with tickets from ₹2,999. That is the listed event time, so check your ticket for day specific entry details.
Check tickets and entry terms on District | Check Navi Mumbai Police updates
Residents and drivers: as of 5 November 2026, no race day diversion or closure order had been published in the official material checked. This page will be updated when one appears. Until then, do not assume any road on Palm Beach Road is open or closed on 5 and 6 December.
This is an independent guide, not an official event page. Details come from the ticketing page, the organiser’s calendar and press reports and may change, so confirm them on the official channels before you travel. This guide is not affiliated with the organisers.
What the event is
- The race is the season finale of the Indian Racing Festival 2026, organised by Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL). It is a floodlit night race on a temporary street circuit (see the CarWale report).
- The weekend features two championships: the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League.
- Press reports call it round 6 of the F4 Indian Championship and round 4 of the Indian Racing League. Other rounds this season run at Coimbatore, Chennai and the Buddh International Circuit (see the Telangana Today report).
- Broadcast: October reports named JioHotstar and Star Sports as the live broadcasters for the Buddh and Navi Mumbai rounds (see the Free Press Journal report). Session times will be known only when a schedule is published.
Dates, timings and tickets
| Item | What is published |
|---|---|
| Ticketed spectator dates | Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 |
| Listed event time | 5:00 pm on District’s listing. This is the listed time, not necessarily the first race time, and the listing does not say whether it applies to both days |
| Gate opening | Not confirmed. Check your ticket or the organiser’s programme |
| Programme | Not published as of 5 November. The order of practice, qualifying and races is not known |
| Tickets | From ₹2,999 on District. Outdoor open seating, first come first served. The listing does not say that ₹2,999 covers both days or a particular enclosure, so read what your selected ticket includes |
| Age and pets | Entry for all ages, with tickets required from age 7. Pets are not allowed |
| Refunds and parking | Not stated on the pages checked. Read the terms on District before you pay |
RPPL’s season calendar lists a wider 4 to 6 December window for round 6 and does not explain Friday’s programme. Do not assume Friday is open to spectators or that it is a practice day. Only 5 and 6 December are listed for ticket buyers.
Only buy through the District listing or the official event channels (see the District event page). Beware of resale and look alike links.
Venue, circuit and spectator access
Venue
District names the venue as Jewel of Navi Mumbai. That is the most useful destination label for visitors. A temporary street circuit is built around it on the Nerul end of Palm Beach Road.
Circuit
- October reports describe a 3.69 km layout near Palm Beach Road (see the CarWale report). The promotion mentions 11 turns.
- Press reports describe the loop as running through the Vaziarani Signal, Chanakya Chowk, the Jewel of Navi Mumbai, the Zotingdev ground and Agri Koli Bhavan. That is the circuit, not a walking route.
Spectator access
A venue pin is not an entrance, and a reported circuit loop is not a route to a gate. The station exit, gate, walking directions, accessible entry and drop off point have not been published. This page will add them when a spectator map or access notice is available. Grandstand and enclosure layouts have also not been published, so check which enclosure your ticket is for.
How to reach Palm Beach Road
No official transport plan, shuttle or parking arrangement had been published as of 5 November. Until then, use this as general guidance and not as race day instructions:
- The Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 runs between Belapur and Pendhar and does not run along Palm Beach Road, so it is not a direct way to the circuit. See the Navi Mumbai metro route map.
- Harbour and Trans-Harbour line stations in the Nerul and Seawoods area are the closest rail options in general. See the Mumbai local train guide and the Nerul guide.
- For roads, Palm Beach Road diversions are normally announced by Navi Mumbai Traffic Police close to the date. Check the police’s official updates and read the Navi Mumbai traffic guide for the area.
- Check the last return service for your destination once the finish time is announced.
Road works and race day closures
Construction and race day closures are different things. NMMC began excavation and a traffic diversion from Vaziarani Chowk towards Palm Beach Road for the circuit works in March 2026 (see the Free Press Journal report), and safety nets and barricades were reported along Palm Beach Road in October 2026 (see the Free Press Journal report). Those relate to the build. No closure schedule for the race days had been found in the official material checked as of 5 November 2026.
What to carry and what to expect
Check the entry terms
- Your ticket. Check the entry terms on District for any other document the organiser requires.
- The organisers have not published a prohibited items list yet, so check it before you pack a bag.
Suggestions
- A charged phone, and ear protection for children and anyone sensitive to noise, because racing cars are loud.
- Clothes for an outdoor evening, and time for crowds, queues and walking.
Food, a fan zone and stay arrangements for this round have not been published. Do not assume any.
Environmental complaint about the proposed circuit
The Free Press Journal reported in March 2026 that a complaint was submitted to the National Green Tribunal raising concerns about permissions, public spending, noise and light, and the impact on trees and the nearby lake (see the Free Press Journal report). This guide does not report a tribunal ruling. The race has also moved from its first planned date in 2025. Check the official channels for confirmation before you buy tickets or make travel plans.
Around Navi Mumbai that weekend
If you are visiting from outside the city, see the Christmas and New Year guide for what else is on in December, and the Nerul guide for the area around the venue.
The same month, Rolling Loud India is on 12 and 13 December at Loud Park, Kharghar. See the Rolling Loud India guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Navi Mumbai night race?
The ticketed spectator dates are Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, as the finale of the Indian Racing Festival 2026. RPPL’s calendar lists a wider 4 to 6 December window and does not explain Friday.
Where is the race held?
Around Jewel of Navi Mumbai, Nerul, on a temporary street circuit near the Nerul end of Palm Beach Road. District names the venue as Jewel of Navi Mumbai.
Who races?
The weekend features the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League.
How do I buy tickets?
On the District event page, from ₹2,999. Read what your selected ticket includes, because the listing does not say that the lowest price covers both days.
What time does it start?
District lists 5:00 pm. That is the listed event time, not necessarily the first race time. Gate opening and the full programme have not been published.
Is there parking?
No parking plan had been published as of 5 November. Check the official channels and the police updates.
Can I go by metro?
Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 does not run along Palm Beach Road, so it is not a direct way to the circuit.
Will Palm Beach Road be closed?
No race day closure order had been found as of 5 November 2026. Diversions are normally announced by Navi Mumbai Traffic Police close to the date, so check their updates.
Sources
| Point | Source |
|---|---|
| Championship calendar and the 4 to 6 December window | RPPL season calendar for the Indian Racing Festival |
| Spectator dates, tickets, ages and pets | District event page |
| Road restrictions and diversions | Navi Mumbai Police |
| Event, organiser and circuit length | CarWale, October 2026 |
| Season calendar | Telangana Today, October 2026 |
| Broadcast announcement | Free Press Journal, October 2026 |
| Circuit works and diversion | Free Press Journal, March 2026 and Free Press Journal, October 2026 |
| Environmental complaint | Free Press Journal, March 2026 |
Reviewed on 5 November 2026. The organiser’s programme, a spectator access map and any police race day order had not been published, so this page will be updated when they appear.
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