what channel is the sydney to hobart on

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is usually broadcast live on free-to-air TV in Australia, plus streamed online. Exact details can change each year, so it’s worth checking close to race time.

Main TV channel

• In recent years, the start of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart has been shown nationally on a major free-to-air network, typically one of the big commercial channels (for example, the Seven Network has carried coverage in past editions).

• The broadcast normally covers the Boxing Day start from Sydney Harbour around 1 pm AEDT, focusing heavily on the leading maxis and front‑runners.

Online and streaming options

• There is usually an official livestream via race organisers and/or the broadcaster’s digital platforms, so viewers can watch from devices if they are not near a TV.

• Sailing-focused channels and race partners often provide additional streams, interviews, and onboard or helicopter footage beyond the main TV broadcast.

How to confirm for this year

• Check the official Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race website or Cruising Yacht Club of Australia page in the week before Boxing Day; they list the exact TV channel and streaming details for that year’s race.

• Australian TV guides and the chosen network’s own schedule (electronic program guides and their apps) will show the confirmed broadcast window on Boxing Day.

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