The Event

When will my tickets be delivered?

We start printing and sending the ticket packs early May. You will receive an email with a link to track your parcel once it has been sent. The process can take up to 3-4 weeks due to the large number of orders, so please bear with us during this period.
Please note: You should receive your tickets at least 2 weeks before the event.

Where do I find the programme and the circuit map?

You can find the official 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours programme by clicking here and details on the entertainment part here.
You can see the official track map here.

What is allowed inside the track?

Please read carefully: To avoid any issue when you enter the circuit. If you are staying on Houx, Garage Vert or Tertre Rouge campsites, please be aware that they are located inside the circuit, therefore the following rules apply too.
Glass packaging, alcoholic beverages, any object that can be turned into a weapon as well as explosive, flammable or volatile substance, pyrotechnic product or composition are prohibited inside the circuit. Since 2022, you need an authorization from the ACO to access the circuit with a bike. Click here for more information on authorised/prohibited items.
You must be able to show your entry ticket and proof of your identity at all times.
Make sure you are scanned in AND out every time to avoid ticket issues.

Where are the pedestrian entrances to the Circuit located?

  • North gate
  • Panorama gate
  • East gate
  • Karting gate
  • Maison Blanche Gate (access from the West car park only)
  • Porte Annexe (access from the West car park only)
  • Hunaudières Gate

Where can I find the free shuttles routes and times?

Click here to see the shuttles map and here to check the shuttles timetable.

Public campsites and car parks

What are the campsites opening dates and times?

All the public campsites will be open non-stop from Friday, 7th June 9.00 am to Monday, 17th June noon.

How do I get to my campsite?

Routes are signposted from motorway exits. Follow the colour-coded road signs depending on the zone your camping area is in (your ticket shows the colour that applies to your campsite area):
Green (Epinettes, Hippodrome, Houx, Houx Annexe, Prairie), Yellow (Beausejour, Clos Fleuri, Cormier), Purple (Arnage, Mulsanne) or Red (Tertre Rouge).
Show your camping permit at the gate. You will then be given a sticker to put on your windscreen, allowing you to come in/out of the campsite without having to check-in again.

Click here to see the map of the campsite area.

Are the campsites numbered?

Our Private campsite and the public Houx and Houx Annexe campsites have numbered pitches.  This means that your pitch is reserved for whenever your arrive.
All the other campsites are non-numbered campsites. This means that they are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. However, on arrival to the site, you should be directed by marshals to the next available space for your group.

What are the facilities on the public campsites?

  • The public campsite areas are equipped with sanitary facilities and showers.
  • None of the campsites have official electric hook-up. Small generators are, however, tolerated, as long as they do not bother your neighbours. For safety reasons, hooking up to the electrical equipment provided for the organisers is prohibited.
  • Each campsite has recycling bins for glass and packaging plus bins for general waste. Please use them correctly.
  • The Arnage, Beausejour, Clos Fleuri, Cormier, Epinettes and Mulsanne campsites have free shuttles available to take you to the circuit. If you are camping in Hippodrome or Prairie, you can go to Epinettes for access to the free shuttle.

You can find further information for each campsite on our accommodation webpage.

How do I get to my parking space?

Follow the colour-coded signs, depending on the zone your car park is in:
Red (Expo, Panorama), Purple (Arnage, Mulsanne) or Yellow (Rotonde).
Get your ticket scanned at the entrance.
If you have a 3-day or Weekly pass, you will be given a windscreen sticker.
You will then be shown to a space.
This year there is free parking in the “Zone Bleue”, to the west of the Circuit. Follow signs to the “Zone Bleue” and “GRATUIT” or click here. The free car parks are closed at night and camping is prohibited.

Click here to see the map of the parking area.

1st Tickets Private Campsite

How to reach the 1st Tickets Private Campsite?

(Route de la Héronnière, Lat : 47°56’35.88 »N, Long : 0°12’27.18 »E )

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1. Head south on A28 Toll road
2. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for A11/E50/Paris/Tours and merge onto A11/E50
3. Take the exit onto A28/E502 toward Orléans/Blois/Tours Toll road
4. Take exit 23 toward Orléans/Blois/Le Mans-Centre/Saint-Calais/Le Mans-Zone Industrielle S
5. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto the D323 ramp to Tours/Angers/Laval/Changé
6. Merge onto D323
7. Take the exit toward D315/Le Mans-Pontlieue
8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the D323 ramp
9. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Tours/Chartres/Orléans and merge onto D323
10. Take the exit toward Laigné-en-Belin
11. Turn right at Boulevard des Italiens/D139
12. Take the 1st right onto Route de la Héronnière

If you have booked a package for the Private Campsite, you will receive directions in your ticket pack.

What are the facilities on the 1st Tickets Private Campsite?

You will find a large marquee with race coverage, well-stocked cash bar, free Wi-Fi, racing simulator, charging point, information desk, catering and a terrace to enjoy a nice rest from the track.
There are a good volume of toilets and showers, a water point (next to the first shower block), and recycling bins next to the entrance that you are invited to use correctly.
For your security, the area is fenced with security agents on the gate 24 Hours a day, a night patrol during the weekend and access restricted to PH/1st Tickets campers only.
All the pitches are marked out and pre-allocated. On arrival, you will be taken to your pitch by our 1st Tickets crew.
The site always has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where like-minded campers enjoy good company, cars and the racing.

You can find all this information on our accommodation webpage.

Guest Speaker session

When will the Guest Speaker session be held?

We are planning to host our traditional ‘open house’ with guest speakers on Friday 14th June from 12:00 to 14:30 at our Marquee and Bar in the 1st Tickets Private Campsite on Parking Ouest (formerly Bleu Nord). We will let you know the guest speaker details by email, closer to the time. To access the campsite for this event, please remember to wear your 1st Tickets lanyard. We look forward to meeting you for a chat and a drink.

1st Tickets Le Mans Guide

One of our long-standing 1st Tickets customers has put together a detailed online guide to help you have the best “Le Mans experience”: racing, circuit, city, local activities… Everything you need to know is here.

Crossing information and driving in France advice

What do I need for my crossing?

Your sailing confirmation(s) for Brittany Ferries, DFDS and P&O Ferries will be in your ticket pack.
For Eurotunnel crossings, you will receive your booking confirmation directly via email with a link to complete your Advanced Passenger Information and Health Declaration (if required).
If you cannot find your confirmation, please let us know as soon as possible, by email at [email protected].

Are there any requirements to drive in France?

Please ensure you have read the information on the official government travel advice website before travelling and have all the necessary documents in hand.
If you are planning to travel through Rouen, please be aware that the city is now a low emission zone. Therefore, your vehicle will need to qualify for a Crit’Air 3 or lower. You can get an idea of which category your car falls into via: https://certificat-air.gouv.fr/simulation.
You can order a Crit’Air certificate from https://certificat-air.gouv.fr/ , whether you live in France or elsewhere. It costs €4.76, which is significantly less than the €68 fine for non-compliance.
Following your application (usually the same day), you will receive an email confirming your Crit’Air rating with an image of the sticker which can be used while waiting to receive the real sticker in the post. The sticker should take 5 – 10 days but do allow more time just in case.
If your vehicle does not qualify for a Crit’Air 3 or lower, you will need to avoid Rouen and take an alternative route.

Off track events

How to reach the Le Mans city centre?

The easiest way into town is to take the tram at the Guetteloup-Pôle Sante Sud or Antarès-Stade Marie Marvingt stop, depending on your location, and get off at République, which is the centre of the city. These stops can be found on Google Maps or on this map (red T1 line). The tickets have to be bought from the machine on the platform and then be validated with the machine inside the tram every time you get onboard. The tram runs from 6am to 1am during the week and the whole night during the race.
If you prefer to take a taxi, you can call Taxi Radio 24/7: +33 2 43 24 92 92, Le Mans Taxi Radio: +33 2 43 82 07 07 or Railway station taxis: +33 2 43 24 99 99. You can also book an Uber directly on the app.

Is there any off track events?

All the events listed below are free and a must-do if you have time.

Friday 7th & Saturday 8th June: Scrutineering (technical and administrative checks) in Place de la République in central Le Mans.
Tuesday 11th June: car display “Les R’Hunaudieres” – 4pm-11pm (theme “Italy premiere”) in Ruaudin (on the road between Porsche Curves and the McDonald’s on the way to the Mulsanne Straight).
Thursday 13th June: Arnage dans la Course – 9am-5pm (theme Alpine): exhibition, village, food and from 12:30-13:00 parade of 80 sports cars in Arnage city centre.
Friday 14th June: Drivers’ Parade – 4pm (all the drivers competing in the 24 Hours travel slowly along the city centre route in classic cars with music from several bands generating a carnival atmosphere).
Friday 14th June: Classic British Welcome – 9am-5pm (car show of over a thousand classic cars of all shapes and sizes, from all around the world) in Saint-Saturnin (25 mins by car north of circuit).
Friday 14th June: Virage de Mulsanne – 3pm-7pm (Mulsanne corner car display).

Booking for 2025

How do I book for 2025?

We will start taking advance bookings for 2025 shortly after our return from Le Mans. We will send you details of how to reserve your preferred campsite and grandstands via email in mid-July 2024.

New customers will be able to pre-register for 2025 via our website shortly after the 2024 race.