Backstreet Boys To Headline Official F1® Afterparty At Sphere During Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026

Exclusive Ticket Packages and Add-On Options Give Fans the Opportunity to Extend Race Weekend with an After-Race Concert on Saturday, Nov. 21

LAS VEGAS (July 9, 2026) - FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) are partnering to debut F1® Afterparty, the Official Post-Race Show of the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, featuring a special performance by the Backstreet Boys on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Sphere, where advanced technology is redefining the future of live entertainment. Extending the excitement beyond the track, the concert will create the ultimate late-night destination where fans can celebrate Saturday's action with a thrilling performance by the globally recognized American vocal group inside Sphere.

Returning Nov. 19-21 after a sold-out 2025 event, the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX will continue to redefine race weekend by blending elite motorsport competition with unforgettable entertainment experiences. As Las Vegas welcomes race fans from around the world, F1 Afterparty will extend the celebration with a post-race show by the Backstreet Boys in one of the world's most technologically advanced venues.

"Las Vegas is the only place in the world where Formula 1, the Backstreet Boys and Sphere can come together for one unforgettable night," said Emily Prazer, President and CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. "F1 Afterparty reflects what makes the Las Vegas Grand Prix so distinctive, giving fans the opportunity to see an iconic group like the Backstreet Boys perform at Sphere as part of a race weekend experience you can't find anywhere else."

"As Las Vegas welcomes visitors from around the world for Formula 1 weekend, Sphere will once again deliver entertainment at a scale unmatched by any other venue," said Jen Koester, President & Chief Operating Officer, Sphere. "F1 Afterparty will feature the Backstreet Boys, whose critically acclaimed, sold-out Sphere performances exemplify our commitment to bringing iconic artists together with groundbreaking technology to create experiences only Sphere can deliver."

Fans can access F1 Afterparty through a limited number of race ticket packages and add-on options, on sale now:

• T-Mobile General Admission + F1 Afterparty Ticket Package: Includes a three-day general admission race ticket in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere and access to F1 Afterparty. Packages start at $925, including taxes and fees.
• T-Mobile Grandstands + F1 Afterparty Ticket Package: Includes a reserved three-day grandstand seat in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere and access to F1 Afterparty. Packages start at $1,560, including taxes and fees.
• Hotel + Race + F1 Afterparty Ticket Package: Includes a multi-night hotel stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the only resort connected to Sphere, a three-day race ticket in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere and access to F1 Afterparty, bundled through Vibee. Packages start at $2,062 per person.
• F1 Afterparty Add-On:
  • Existing T-Mobile Zone at Sphere ticketholders can add F1 Afterparty access to their race weekend experience starting at $116.
  • Eligible ticketholders in all other Las Vegas Grand Prix fan zones can purchase F1 Afterparty access starting at $162.

For more details on ticket options and to purchase, visit https://www.f1lasvegasgp.com/f1-afterparty.

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About FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX

Established in 2023, the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX is promoted by Formula 1®, in collaboration with Clark County. The 50-lap race takes place on a 3.8-mile circuit in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and sees drivers reach jaw-dropping speeds of over 215 mph (346 kph) as they drive past some of the world's most iconic landmarks, hotels, and casinos. Through the Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. has donated more than $2 million to non-profit organizations working to strengthen the local community. The 2026 race will take place on November 19-21, 2026, with a recently announced extension confirming the event in Las Vegas through 2037. For more information, visit https://www.f1lasvegasgp.com.

About Sphere

Sphere is an experiential medium that is redefining the future of immersive experiences. Powered by advanced technologies that ignite the senses, Sphere is a venue where the foremost artists, creators, and technologists create extraordinary experiences that bring storytelling to a new level and transport audiences to places both real and imagined. The venue hosts original Sphere Experiences from leading Hollywood creatives; concerts and residencies from the world's biggest artists; and premier brand events. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with plans also announced for Sphere venues in Abu Dhabi and National Harbor. More information is available at thesphere.com.