José Andrés, David Chang, Mario Carbone, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Masaharu Morimoto, Maneet Chauhan, Rhoda Magbitang, Britt Rescigno and Globally Celebrated Bars Come Together to Ignite the City's Premier Hospitality Experience During Race Weekend, Nov. 19-21

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellagio Fountain Club is once again assembling one of the most exclusive collections of culinary and beverage talent in the world for FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026, bringing together an extraordinary line-up of award-winning chefs; celebrated hospitality companies, including JKS Restaurants' Gymkhana and Catch Hospitality Group's The Corner Store; and renowned spirits industry icons for a race-weekend experience found nowhere else on the planet.

"There are few experiences that unite this caliber of culinary and beverage talent alongside one of the biggest sporting events in the world," said Ari Kastrati, MGM Resorts International Chief Content, Development and Hospitality Officer. "Guests aren't simply attending a race or a dinner. They're stepping into an immersive experience where world-renowned chefs, premium hospitality, and the spectacle of the Las Vegas Grand Prix come together against the backdrop of the Fountains of Bellagio."

Overlooking the fastest stretch of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit®, Bellagio Fountain Club returns Nov. 19-21 with a culinary program headlined by José Andrés, David Chang, Mario Carbone, Masaharu Morimoto, Michael Mina, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, alongside acclaimed newcomers:

• Food Network's "Tournament of Champions" two-time winner Maneet Chauhan
• Bravo's "Top Chef" 2026 champion Rhoda Magbitang
• Food Network's "Chopped" champion and "Beat Bobby Flay" winner Britt Rescigno
• Award-winning Executive Chef Eleazar Villanueva of Joël Robuchon, a 2026 MICHELIN Guide Two-Star French restaurant at MGM Grand Las Vegas
• San Francisco chef David Nayfeld of Che Fico, a World's 50 Best Discovery recipient
• Japan's renowned Yoroniku restaurant, a World's 50 Best Discovery honoree
• Adept Hospitality's Sushi Bar, an intimate Omakase experience served directly by the chef
• Legendary bar professional Shingo Gokan, one of the world's most sought-after bartenders and owner of renowned bars Speak Low and Sober Company in Shanghai; Gokan in Hong Kong; and Sangai in Tokyo
• Schmuck, acclaimed NYC cocktail bar and a World's 50 Best Discovery honoree

Additional restaurants and venues making an appearance include The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, ARIA's MICHELIN Selected Gymkhana, and The Cosmopolitan's Zuma, along with one of the city's most anticipated restaurant openings this fall, The Corner Store.

After selling out for three consecutive years, Bellagio Fountain Club has become one of the most coveted tickets of race weekend, offering guests an unprecedented opportunity to enjoy dishes prepared by some of the world's most influential chefs while watching Formula 1® race cars reach speeds exceeding 215 mph along the Las Vegas Strip.

Throughout the weekend, chefs will personally prepare and serve signature creations from dedicated culinary stations across the venue, transforming Bellagio Fountain Club into a showcase of global culinary excellence. From Michelin-starred innovators and acclaimed restaurateurs to television personalities, rising stars and spirits-forward professionals pouring one-of-a-kind creations, the lineup reflects an extraordinary range of talent, cuisines and world-class hospitality perspectives assembled under one roof.

Guests can purchase Bellagio Fountain Club tickets through Ticketmaster. Additional details on MGM Resorts' events and activations surrounding the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026 will be announced soon. Follow @MGMResortsIntl for updates leading into race week.

About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global gaming and entertainment company with national and international destinations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 30 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers sports betting and online gaming in North America through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker, and the Company's subsidiary, LV Lion Holding Limited, offers sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout Europe and Brazil. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through an integrated resort development in Japan. Through its Focused on What Matters philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on X as well as Facebook and Instagram.

About FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX
Established in 2023, the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX is promoted by Formula 1®, in collaboration with Clark County. The 50-lap race takes place on a 3.8-mile circuit in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and sees drivers reach jaw-dropping speeds of over 215 mph (346 kph) as they drive past some of the world's most iconic landmarks, hotels, and casinos. Through the Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. has donated more than $2 million to non-profit organizations working to strengthen the local community. The 2026 race will take place on November 19-21, 2026, with a recently announced extension confirming the event in Las Vegas through 2037. For more information, visit www.f1lasvegasgp.com.

Forward-Looking Statement
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in MGM Resorts' public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "could," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "likely," "intends," "plans," "pro forma," "projects," "estimates" or "anticipates" or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. MGM Resorts has based forward-looking statements on management's current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, MGM Resorts' expectations regarding the features of the Bellagio Fountain Club and/or other viewing opportunities in connection with the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include risks that the Bellagio Fountain Club is not available or is not available in the manner described herein; FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026 does not occur or does not occur in the manner described herein; any other event or factor which may prevent or inhibit MGM Resorts' ability to provide the customer packages, fan experiences, and/or viewing opportunities described herein including, but not limited to, the availability of the chefs referenced herein; the effects of economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which MGM Resorts operates and competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world; and additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts' Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, MGM Resorts is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If MGM Resorts updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.

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