where to watch australian grand prix
Here’s where you can watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, plus some quick regional breakdowns and tips.
Quick Scoop: Where to Watch
- Global official streaming: F1 TV Pro / F1 TV Premium (where available in your country) with live sessions, onboard cameras and timing.
- Race weekend dates: 6–8 March 2026, with race day on Sunday 8 March at Albert Park, Melbourne.
- Local time: Sunday afternoon in Melbourne; this translates to late Saturday night / early Sunday in Europe and the Americas.
By Region: Main Options
Australia
- Free-to-air TV: Network 10 on Channel 10 , plus streaming via 10 Play.
- Pay TV: Fox Sports (usually channel 506/507) with full weekend coverage – practice, qualifying, race.
- Streaming: Foxtel Go / Foxtel Now and, depending on your plan, access to the F1 TV service.
Example: If you’re in Sydney or Melbourne, you can simply switch to Channel 10 on Sunday afternoon for the race, or open 10 Play to watch it online.
United Kingdom & Ireland
- Live TV: Sky Sports F1 carries the entire race weekend live from practice to the Grand Prix.
- Streaming (subscribers): Sky Go and Sky Sports app let you stream on mobile, tablet, or smart TV.
- Non‑live / highlights: Channel 4 typically shows race highlights free-to-air after the event.
Typical start time: Very early Sunday morning UK time (around 4 a.m. GMT for the 2026 race broadcast window).
United States
- TV: Coverage is typically via the ESPN family of channels (exact channel can vary year to year, but ESPN/ESPN2/ABC carry F1 rights).
- Streaming bundles:
- ESPN+ (where it carries the race)
- Live TV services that include ESPN, such as Hulu + Live TV , YouTube TV , Sling TV (appropriate package).
- Official F1 streaming: F1 TV Pro is available in the U.S. and gives full live coverage in-app and on supported TV devices.
Time: Usually Saturday night in U.S. Eastern / Saturday evening Pacific due to the Melbourne time difference.
Other Regions (High-Level)
- Europe (outside UK):
- Local sports networks (for example, Canal+ in France, Sky or DAZN-branded channels in some markets, or regional F1 rights holders) usually show the full weekend live.
- Many markets also support F1 TV Pro as an official streaming choice.
- Asia / Middle East / Americas:
- Regional sports networks (for example, Star / Fox / ESPN-branded channels, or local sports bundles) usually hold the rights.
- Where available, F1 TV Pro is the most direct official stream.
Because rights change by country, the safest quick check is: go to the F1 TV website, check availability for your country, and cross‑check with your local sports broadcaster’s schedule for “Formula 1: Australian Grand Prix”.
Devices and Streaming Tips
- Supported devices for F1 TV Pro: Apple TV, Chromecast (Gen 2+), Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, plus web and mobile apps.
- Multi-view and 4K: F1 TV Premium offers 4K Ultra HD / HDR and lets you watch multiple feeds (e.g., main broadcast plus onboard cameras) on compatible devices.
- If you can’t get live video:
- Use the official F1 app or F1.com for live timing and text commentary.
* Many public broadcasters (like the BBC in the UK or ABC in Australia) run live blogs and radio-style coverage.
Mini Forum-Style Take: What Fans Usually Do
“In Oz, I just throw on Channel 10 for the race and keep Kayo running all weekend for practice and quali. Best of both worlds.”
“In the UK, Sky for full coverage, Channel 4 for highlights. If you’re hardcore, F1 TV’s onboard cameras during the race are a game-changer.”
“US here: Hulu Live with ESPN covers me, but I keep F1 TV Pro for replays, data, and multi‑view. Time zones suck, so I watch a lot on-demand.”
Quick HTML Table (Main Markets)
| Region | Live TV | Streaming | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Channel 10; Fox Sports | [7][1]10 Play; Foxtel Go/Now; F1 TV (where available) | [1][7][3]Race Sunday afternoon local time. | [7][1]
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports F1; Channel 4 highlights | [10][5][9][1]Sky Go; Sky Sports app; NOW (Sky Sports pass) | [5][1]Early Sunday morning local time. | [10][5][1]
| United States | ESPN family of channels | [9][1]ESPN+ (where applicable); Hulu + Live TV; YouTube TV; Sling (with ESPN); F1 TV Pro | [1][3][6][9]Late Saturday night / evening. | [3][9][1]
| Global (where available) | Local sports channels holding F1 rights | [9][3]F1 TV Pro / F1 TV Premium | [6][3]Check F1 TV site for country availability. | [3][6]