You can watch the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race live on free‑to‑air TV in Australia on the Nine Network (Channel 9), with extended coverage and replays available on 9Now streaming.

Main TV and streaming options

  • Live TV (Australia)
    • The Boxing Day start is broadcast nationally on the Nine Network (Channel 9) in Australia, with coverage centred on the 1:00 pm AEDT race start from Sydney Harbour.
* Expect the TV show to focus heavily on the front‑running maxis and the spectacular harbour start.
  • Streaming in Australia
    • 9Now (Nine’s on‑demand/streaming platform) carries live coverage plus extras like highlights, interviews, and updates once the main TV broadcast finishes.
* On 9Now you can usually find:
  * Pre‑race preview shows and dockside interviews
  * In‑race highlight packages
  * Post‑race analysis and finish‑line coverage.

If you are outside Australia

Availability can vary by year and region, but typical options include:

  • International TV sports channels
    • In some countries the race is picked up by marine or general sports networks as part of their Boxing Day programming, often using the international TV feed produced in Australia.
  • Online race coverage
    • The official race organiser (Cruising Yacht Club of Australia – CYCA) provides extensive digital coverage, including race videos, interviews and recap content via its media channels, often branded as CYCATV.
* This content is usually viewable worldwide on demand, even if live TV rights in your country are limited.

Extra ways to follow the race

These won’t all be “TV”, but they complement the broadcast really well:

  • Live race tracker
    • An official online tracker lets you follow every yacht’s position in real time once the TV program ends, so you can keep up with the whole fleet, not just the leaders.
  • YouTube and creator coverage
    • Sailing‑focused channels such as independent creators and sailing media publish onboard footage, helicopter shots and finish‑line videos in the hours and days after the start.

Quick FAQ style recap

  • Where to watch on TV in Australia?
    • Channel 9 free‑to‑air.
  • Where to stream it?
    • 9Now for live and on‑demand race content.
  • Is there official race media online?
    • Yes, via the CYCA’s race media channels (often CYCATV) and the event website , with highlights and special features.

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