Miami GP unveils superyacht-themed hospitality enclosure for 2026

New four-floor MSC Yacht Club promises luxurious weekend experience at F1 race

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:23am

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The Miami Grand Prix has revealed an audacious new hospitality offering for the 2026 race weekend - a superyacht-themed multi-floor enclosure called the MSC Yacht Club, presented in partnership with F1 sponsor MSC Cruises. The four-deck structure will provide separate spaces and moods, from an open-air pool and lounge to fine dining and a private Captain's Deck with panoramic circuit views.

Why it matters

The new MSC Yacht Club is part of the Miami GP's ongoing efforts to forge a distinct identity that reflects the city's culture, with the marina area being a mainstay of the event since its inception in 2022. This latest upgrade aims to elevate the iconic marina space by providing an even more immersive and refined guest experience.

The details

The MSC Yacht Club will be 264ft long, 96ft wide, and 50ft tall at its highest point. The four decks will offer various amenities, including an open-air pool and lounge on the first deck, shaded seating and a Jack Daniel's Bar on the third deck, and a private Chef's Table fine dining experience on the second deck. The highest viewpoint, the Captain's Deck, will provide panoramic views of the circuit campus. As part of the wider marina revamp, there will also be a new elevated general admission section overlooking Turn 7.

  • The Miami Grand Prix has hosted the event since 2022.
  • The new MSC Yacht Club hospitality enclosure will debut at the 2026 race weekend.

The players

Miami Grand Prix

The annual Formula 1 race held in Miami, Florida, which debuted in 2022.

Katharina Nowak

The president of the Miami Grand Prix.

MSC Cruises

The F1 sponsor that is partnering with the Miami GP to create the new MSC Yacht Club hospitality enclosure.

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What they’re saying

“From the very beginning, the Marina presented by MSC Cruises has been one of the defining features of our race. In creating the MSC Yacht Club, we wanted to elevate that iconic space by providing something even more immersive, refined and connected to racing. With a great partner in MSC Cruises, we have curated an outstanding guest experience while staying true to the energy of Miami that makes our race so unique.”

— Katharina Nowak, Miami GP president

What’s next

The new MSC Yacht Club hospitality enclosure is set to debut at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix race weekend.

The takeaway

The Miami Grand Prix continues to innovate and provide unique experiences for fans, with the new superyacht-themed MSC Yacht Club being the latest example. By partnering with MSC Cruises, the race organizers are doubling down on the marina area's prominence and aiming to deliver an even more immersive and luxurious weekend for high-end guests.