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Guide · MotoGP 2026
Comfort tents for MotoGP 2026: everything you want to know first
Rental tents are new for us. So you know exactly what you are getting: what is in the tent, how big it really is, how the process works, what you need to bring — and when your own tent is still the better deal.
Who is a rental tent for?
Not for everyone — but for these four groups it is a fairly clear win:
- Arriving by motorbike — On a bike, space is the scarcest resource. Tent, poles, mat and sleeping bag eat half your luggage. All of that disappears.
- Groups — Four people in a tent that is already standing, with two proper beds — that saves the usual debate about who brings which part.
- First-time visitors — People heading to their first race weekend tend to underestimate how tiring pitching a tent is after a long journey. Here it simply does not happen.
- Spontaneous trips — No gear of your own? Then renting is cheaper than kitting yourself out completely for a single weekend.
It makes less sense if you are arriving in a motorhome or caravan anyway — then just book a normal pitch. And if you have a well-practised tent setup you enjoy using, your own tent is simply cheaper.
The equipment in detail
Both tents are inflatable and stand ready on the meadow when you arrive. The hard numbers side by side:
| Feature | Comfort-Zelt 2 Personen | Comfort-Zelt 4 Personen |
|---|---|---|
| People | 2 people | 4 people |
| External size (W × D × H) | 320 × 255 × 205 cm | 320 × 255 × 205 cm |
| Interior height | 205 cm — full standing height | 205 cm — full standing height |
| Beds | 1× comfort double bed (air, USB-C battery), 3 chambers, 160 × 200 × 46 cm | 2× comfort double bed (air, USB-C battery), 3 chambers, 160 × 200 × 46 cm |
| Fitted sheets | 1× freshly made up | 2× freshly made up |
| Carpet | yes, included | yes, included |
| Interior lighting | 2 LED lamps | 2 LED lamps |
| Power | Hookup at the tent available | Hookup at the tent available |
| Windows | 2 roof windows with shading, 2 side windows | 2 roof windows with shading, 2 side windows |
| Waterproofing | 100 % waterproof, 5 000 mm water column | 100 % waterproof, 5 000 mm water column |
| Space required | 420 × 280 cm | 420 × 280 cm |
| Total flat rate | 890 € | 990 € |
Important: it is the same VIBE tent in both cases, with 205 cm standing height. The only difference is the number of double beds — one or two.
From enquiry to departure
Six steps, no surprises:
1. Choose your tent
In the booking form you pick the tent size, your dates and the number of people. How many tents are still free is shown right there.
2. Pay online
You pay for the booking online. Confirmation and invoice arrive automatically by email — that makes the tent firmly reserved.
3. Arrive from Wednesday
The site opens on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. At check-in you show the QR code from your booking confirmation. No form, no queue — the legal guest registration is already done online.
4. Move in
We show you your tent on the meadow. It is pitched, made up and lit. You open it, put your luggage inside — done.
5. The weekend
It is a 900 m walk to the track. On site there are sanitary facilities, fresh water and food. Quiet hours start at 23:00.
6. Leave by Monday
The last day is Monday, 21 September 2026. Take your luggage and simply leave the tent standing — we take it down.
Getting here
The address for your sat nav is Spielbergerstraße 12, 8724 Spielberg, Austria.
By motorbike
The most obvious option for this offer. No camping gear means panniers or a tail bag are enough for the whole weekend. The bike goes on the area reserved for rental-tent guests, a short walk from the tent.
By car
Also possible. You park on the area reserved for rental-tent guests, not at the tent itself. If four of you share a four-person tent and arrive in two cars, let us know in advance and we will sort out the spaces.
Without your own vehicle
Because you need neither a tent nor sleeping gear, arriving by train and bus is realistic. The nearest station is Knittelfeld, from where a bus or taxi takes you on. You walk to the track from the site anyway.
What do you need to bring?
The short answer: surprisingly little. The long one:
Essential
- Sleeping bag — or add the bedding package
- Towels
- Toiletries and personal items
- Rain jacket and sturdy shoes
- ID card or passport — the guest registration itself you already complete online when booking.
Handy
- Power bank for your phone
- Head torch for the walk to the sanitary block
- Ear plugs — a race weekend is a race weekend
- A camping chair if you like sitting outside
If you would rather not carry a sleeping bag: the bedding package costs 30 € per person and contains a pillow and duvet including covers, made up for you. Towels are not included. Availability is limited — best to add it to your booking.
And if it rains?
The tents are 100 % waterproof with a water column of 5 000 mm. For context: in Europe a tent counts as waterproof from 1,500 mm. 5 000 mm is well above that and copes with prolonged heavy rain.
There is also a practical advantage you only appreciate in the wet: you never have to pitch or pack up in the rain. Anyone who has stuffed a soaking tent into a boot and dried it on a balcony at home knows what that is worth.
The beds stand 46 cm above the ground and there is a carpet inside the tent. Even if the meadow softens after a storm, you are not sleeping at ground level. Bring sturdy shoes anyway — it is still a meadow.
How cold does it actually get at night?
Almost 700 metres above sea level, on the valley floor of the Aichfeld. Cold air gathers exactly down there overnight — which is why the gap between day and night is so wide in September.
The figures from the Zeltweg weather station, 2,7 km from the site: 19,7 °C on average during the day, 7,9 °C at night. Coldest September night on record: -2,9 °C. That's the average across the 1991–2020 period — no guarantee, in either direction.
This is where most people get their packing wrong. A light summer sleeping bag won't cope. Take one rated comfortable to roughly 0 °C — or book the bedding package, 30 € per person, pillow and duvet made up for you.
The rest is small stuff with a big effect: socks to sleep in, a beanie, long trousers. Plus a warm layer for the evening. After the last practice session you'll be sitting outside your tent — that's when it counts.
Your own tent or a rental?
An honest comparison. The rental tent is not the better choice in every respect.
| Aspect | Your own tent | Comfort tent |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for the weekend | Pitch from approx. €108 — assuming you own the gear | €890 or €990 flat, tent included |
| Transport | Tent, poles, mat, sleeping bag | personal luggage only |
| Pitching | 30 to 60 minutes after arrival | none — already standing |
| Sleeping comfort | Sleeping mat or your own airbed | Double bed (air bed with USB-C battery), 46 cm high, made up |
| Packing up in the rain | pack a wet tent and dry it at home | none — we take it down |
| Flexibility | choice of spot within your category | fixed spot on the tent meadow |
The bottom line: if you already own the gear and enjoy pitching it, your own tent is cheaper. If you arrive by motorbike, do not want to carry anything, or own no gear at all, the comfort tent buys you a far more comfortable weekend — with no one-off purchase costs.
Frequently asked questions
What does a rental tent cost at MotoGP 2026 in Spielberg?
The comfort tent for 2 people costs €890 and the comfort tent for 4 people €990. Each is a flat rate for the entire stay from Wednesday 16 September to Monday 21 September 2026. On top comes the statutory overnight levy of €2.00 per person aged 15 and over per night. At full occupancy of the four-person tent that works out at roughly €49.50 per person per night.
Is bedding included in the comfort tent?
Partly. Included are the comfort double bed (air bed with USB-C battery) and a freshly fitted sheet, plus a carpet and two LED lamps. Pillows and a duvet are missing — so bring a sleeping bag or add the bedding package for €30 per person.
Do I need a sleeping bag?
Yes, unless you add the bedding package. The air bed comes with a fitted sheet, but there is no duvet or pillow. The bedding package at €30 per person contains a pillow and duvet including covers and fully replaces the sleeping bag. Availability is limited.
Are towels provided?
No. Towels are included neither in the tent nor in the bedding package — please bring your own. Important if you know our chalets: there, towels are part of the bedding set, whereas the tent bedding package contains only a pillow and duvet including covers.
How big are the comfort tents?
Both tents are identical in build: 320 × 255 × 205 cm outside, the same VIBE model. You can stand upright throughout both (205 cm). Only the number of beds differs — one double bed for the two-person tent, two for the four-person tent.
What happens if it rains?
The tents are 100 % waterproof with a 5,000 mm water column and cope with prolonged heavy rain. In Europe a tent already counts as waterproof from 1,500 mm. The air beds also stand 46 cm above the ground and there is a carpet inside. Pitching or packing up in the wet does not happen at all.
How far is it from the tent to the Red Bull Ring?
900 metres to the main entrance of the Red Bull Ring. The path is paved, level and lit, and takes about fifteen minutes on foot. No shuttle and no hunting for parking at the track.
Can I arrive by motorbike?
Yes — that is what the offer is built for. Without camping gear, the normal storage on your bike is enough for the whole weekend. It is parked not at the tent itself but on the reserved parking area for rental-tent guests, close by.
Do I have to take the tent down myself?
No. Pitching and taking down is handled by us together with our partner Glory Adventure. On your departure day you take only your personal luggage and leave the tent standing.
How many comfort tents are there?
For MotoGP 2026 there are 25 tents for 2 people and 25 tents for 4 people, so 50 in total. It is a deliberately small trial contingent — allocated in the order bookings come in.
Can I redeem a discount or voucher code for a comfort tent?
No. Discount and voucher codes do not apply to the comfort tents, nor does the early-booking discount. The tent price of €890 or €990 is a fixed flat rate from our cooperation with Glory Adventure. For pitches and chalets, vouchers remain valid as usual.
Book a comfort tent
You book a tent just like a pitch: choose the size, enter your dates and party size, pay online. The number of tents still free is shown in the booking form.
Confirmation and invoice arrive automatically by email once payment is received. There are 25 tents of each size. Discount codes cannot be applied to tents.