F1 grandstand construction will block views of Bellagio Fountains on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It won’t be long before one of the most photographed attractions in Las Vegas is at the center of a construction zone filled with cranes, metal framing and an utter chaos of traffic cones.

Construction to prepare for the third running of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix is just about upon us, and tourists must think Las Vegans have lost their minds.

Move the slider to see how grandstands along the Las Vegas Strip will block the view of one of the most photographed places in Las Vegas, the Bellagio Fountains. (Photos: Getty Images)

F1 is about to obscure the fountains for nearly three months as the grandstands go up in front of Bellagio Hotel & Casino.

Lane reductions begin at 1 a.m. on Sept. 15 and go 24 hours a day through Nov. 10. Then, the practice, qualifying and the main event. Then, teardown. If seeing the fountains is a priority, get a view from up high, or check back in late December.

In Year 1, Las Vegas was appalled at the sight of trees being ripped out in front of the fountains. Now, it’s a choreographed change of seasons, carting the trees away and replacing them after the race.

This image from Sept. 2, 2025, shows trees that are near the Bellagio Fountains (the smaller trees beyond the large palms) that are removed during construction of grandstands for the F1 race. (Greg Haas / 8NewsNow)

The Bellagio Fountain Club is a big money-maker for MGM Resorts International, with tickets in Year 3 starting at $8,054.91, including taxes and fees. No one else at the race will get that view of the fountains, and it’s a perk right there along with celebrity chef curated menus, fine wines and cocktails, rooftop nightlife, and a great view of the main straightaway on the track. Tickets in Year 1 were about $2,000 higher.

Once construction starts, safety will be paramount and access will be restricted.

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