How to watch Formula 1 in Australia in 2026
In Australia, Formula 1 is on Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream every session live (4K) on Kayo Sports in 2026 — Kayo Standard AU$29.99/mo, Premium (4K) AU$45.99/mo, with free coverage too (Network 10 (free-to-air) — Australian Grand Prix only, under anti-siphoning rules). Costs, free options and the next race’s local start time are below.
Where to watch F1 in Australia
Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream via Kayo Sports Fox Sports/Kayo carry every practice, qualifying and race live; only the home GP is free-to-air.
| Live coverage | Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream via Kayo Sports |
|---|---|
| Main service | Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream every session live (4K) on Kayo Sports — Kayo Standard AU$29.99/mo, Premium (4K) AU$45.99/mo |
| Free trial | New Kayo customers often get a $1 first-month promo |
| Watch free | Network 10 (free-to-air) — Australian Grand Prix only, under anti-siphoning rules |
| Good to know | Fox Sports/Kayo carry every practice, qualifying and race live; only the home GP is free-to-air. |
Broadcast details, prices and free-trial offers can change — confirm with your provider before lights out. Prices and availability verified 2026-09-27. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1 or any broadcaster.
When’s the next race in Australia?
The next round, the 🇺🇸 United States GP 2026, starts at Monday 7:00 AM AEST (Sydney/Melbourne) on Monday 26 October in Australia.
| Time zone | Race start (local) |
|---|---|
| AEST (Sydney/Melbourne) | Monday 7:00 AM |
| AWST (Perth) | Monday 4:00 AM |
See every practice, qualifying and the race converted to your exact local time, plus a full where-to-watch breakdown, on the United States GP start-time page.
Common questions about watching F1 in Australia
How do I watch F1 in Australia in 2026?
In Australia, watch Formula 1 on Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream every session live (4K) on Kayo Sports (Kayo Standard AU$29.99/mo, Premium (4K) AU$45.99/mo). Fox Sports/Kayo carry every practice, qualifying and race live; only the home GP is free-to-air.
How much does it cost to watch F1 in Australia?
Watching F1 in Australia costs Kayo Standard AU$29.99/mo, Premium (4K) AU$45.99/mo via Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream every session live (4K) on Kayo Sports. There is also a free trial: New Kayo customers often get a $1 first-month promo.
Can I watch F1 for free in Australia?
Yes, in part. Network 10 (free-to-air) — Australian Grand Prix only, under anti-siphoning rules
How to watch F1 in other countries
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