which tv channel is showing the sydney to hobart yacht race

The 2025 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race start is being shown on the Nine Network (Channel 9) in Australia, with coverage also streamed on 9Now and the event’s own digital channels such as CYCATV on YouTube.

Main TV channel in Australia

• The broadcast rights for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race have been secured exclusively by the Nine Network, so the main free‑to‑air TV channel to watch it is Channel 9.

• If you use a smart TV or set‑top box, look for the standard Channel 9 feed or the 9Now app for the same coverage.

Streaming and online options

• The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) also produces a full start broadcast via its CYCATV channel, which is available as a live stream and replay on YouTube.

• Individual yachts such as LawConnect often run their own onboard live streams on YouTube, letting you follow a single boat’s perspective throughout the race.

After the TV broadcast ends

• Once the main TV broadcast wraps up, you can still follow the race progress via the official race website and trackers linked from the Rolex Sydney Hobart site.

• Sailing and local forums note that additional interviews, finish‑line footage, and analysis are often uploaded later by creators and sailing channels covering this event.

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