The Seafair hydroplane races are televised on KONG TV, typically with live coverage from noon to 5:00 p.m. local time during Seafair weekend.

Quick Scoop

  • For the 2026 Seafair Apollo Mechanical Cup hydroplane races, TV coverage is scheduled on KONG TV on Sunday, August 3, from noon to 5:00 p.m.
  • Recent broadcasts (e.g., 2025 Seafair) have also aired the hydro finals on KONG, with streaming available via the KING 5+ app.
  • If you are watching in the Seattle area, KONG is the local station to look for on your cable/satellite lineup or TV antenna.

How to make sure you’ve got the right channel

  1. Check your local listings for “KONG” on Seafair Sunday afternoon (roughly noon–5 p.m.).
  1. If you use a streaming device, look for the KING 5+ app, which has carried Seafair hydroplane race coverage alongside KONG’s broadcast.
  1. In the days just before Seafair weekend, the official Seafair website usually confirms the exact broadcast details and times.

In recent years, Seafair hydroplane races have become a kind of unofficial “TV holiday” in Seattle, with fans planning their weekend around the KONG broadcast window so they don’t miss the finals roar across Lake Washington.

TL;DR: The Seafair hydroplane races air on KONG TV, with live coverage around noon–5 p.m. during Seafair Sunday, and may also stream on the KING 5+ app.

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