The Monaco E-Prix is a double-header round of the 2025-26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, held on Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May 2026 on a modified version of the legendary Monaco street circuit. It is the tenth edition of the race and the first time Formula E has visited the principality as a two-race weekend.
What is the Monaco E-Prix?
Formula E is the all-electric single-seater world championship sanctioned by the FIA, contested by manufacturers including Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, Stellantis and Mahindra. The Monaco E-Prix has been part of the calendar since 2015 and is one of the series’ most prestigious events, run on the same streets that host the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.
The Formula E version of the circuit uses the full Grand Prix layout, including the Grand Hotel Hairpin and the tunnel, a change introduced in 2021 to align with the F1 route rather than the earlier shorter version. In 2026, Monaco becomes a double-header for the first time, with two full race days rather than the traditional single Saturday event. Each day includes practice, qualifying and a roughly 45-minute race plus one lap.
When is the Monaco E-Prix?
The 2026 Monaco E-Prix runs on Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May 2026. Race starts are scheduled for 15:04 local time (CEST, UTC+2) on both days, preceded by morning practice and a knockout qualifying session. The double-header represents rounds nine and ten of the twelfth Formula E season.
Where is the Monaco E-Prix?
The race takes place on the Circuit de Monaco, a 3.337 km street circuit that winds through the principality of Monaco, along the harbour at Port Hercule, past the Casino de Monte-Carlo and through the iconic tunnel section. The circuit is the tightest and slowest on the calendar but delivers the most atmospheric setting in single-seater motorsport.
Key Contenders
Nyck de Vries won the 2023 Monaco E-Prix, Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) triumphed in 2024, and Oliver Rowland took victory in 2025 for Nissan. Evans, Rowland, Jean-Eric Vergne and Pascal Wehrlein remain the headline names heading into 2026 and are usually among the favourites on tight street layouts.
Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan have been the pacesetters in recent Formula E seasons, while Maserati MSG, Andretti and Mahindra Racing have all shown race-winning speed. With two races in one weekend, drivers can split strategies between the opening round and Sunday’s finale, making energy management critical across both days.
How to Watch
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Formula E races are shown live on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) and stream on discovery+. In the United States, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ hold the rights. In Germany, ProSieben carries live coverage free-to-air. Internationally, Formula E’s own streaming service, Formula E Roku Channel (US) and the FIA’s OTT platform cover races in selected territories.
Free highlights and full race replays are available on the official Formula E YouTube channel after each event, typically 24 hours later. The Formula E app also offers live timing, race control information and onboard feeds in supported markets.
History and Records
The Monaco E-Prix was first held in 2015, won by Sebastien Buemi. The event ran biennially until 2021 when it became a permanent annual fixture. Jean-Eric Vergne is the only driver to have won in Monaco twice (2019 and 2022). The 2026 double-header is the first time Formula E has contested two championship races in Monaco on a single weekend.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets for the Monaco E-Prix are sold by the Automobile Club de Monaco via its official ticketing site at monaco-eprix.com. Grandstand passes, general admission and premium hospitality options are available. Tickets typically range from around 80 euros for general admission to several hundred euros for grandstand seats, with VIP packages also on offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Monaco E-Prix start?
The 2026 Monaco E-Prix runs on Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May, with both races starting at 15:04 local time.
Where is the Monaco E-Prix being held?
On the Circuit de Monaco street track in the principality of Monaco.
How can I watch the Monaco E-Prix?
TNT Sports in the UK, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ in the US, ProSieben in Germany, and the Formula E app internationally.
Who won the last Monaco E-Prix?
Oliver Rowland won the 2025 Monaco E-Prix for Nissan.