Red Bull Soapbox Race 2026

About the event

The world-famous Red Bull Soapbox Race will return to Alexandra Palace in 2026, inviting fearless teams to take on one of the nation's most beloved and entertaining downhill challenges. The Red Bull Soapbox Race challenges teams to design, build and race their own hand-crafted, human-powered vehicles fueled purely by their imaginations and courage. Competitors will be judged on creativity, speed & design as they launch themselves down the iconic North London slope. This is an event not to be missed! Gates open at 11.30 with race starting around 14:00. All persons must have a valid Ticket in order to attend the Event. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. PRE-EVENT TICKET SALE ONLY; no tickets will be on sale on the door on the day so must be purchased before the event. The purchase of a ticket is representative of acceptance of the Red Bull ticketing T&Cs for this event.