How to Watch the MotoGP Australia Grand Prix
Last updated: October 7, 2026
Race: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM CDT
Round: 18 of 22 US TV: FS1 / FS2
Circuit: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia
The Australia Grand Prix is round 18 of 22 on the 2026 MotoGP calendar, at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Every MotoGP weekend has a sprint on Saturday at half the race distance, then the full Grand Prix on Sunday, and in the US both air on FS1 / FS2. Here is the full weekend with start times converted to US time.
Session Schedule
| Session | Day | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Thu, Oct 22 | 7:45 PM CDT |
| Practice | Fri, Oct 23 | 12:00 AM CDT |
| Qualifying 1 | Fri, Oct 23 | 7:50 PM CDT |
| Free Practice 2 | Fri, Oct 23 | 8:10 PM CDT |
| Qualifying 2 | Fri, Oct 23 | 8:15 PM CDT |
| Sprint | Fri, Oct 23 | 11:00 PM CDT |
| Race | Sat, Oct 24 | 10:00 PM CDT |
How to Watch in the US
FOX has MotoGP's US rights, and the Australia Grand Prix sits on FS1 / FS2. That means you need a service carrying the Fox Sports cable channels; MotoGP's own VideoPass isn't sold in the US. The live TV services below all carry FS1, and most start with a free trial long enough to cover the whole weekend. Check FS2 before you sign up, since not every service carries it.
MotoGP Australia Grand Prix FAQ
- What channel is the MotoGP Australia Grand Prix on in the US?
- The Australia Grand Prix airs on FS1 / FS2 in the US, part of FOX's MotoGP deal. Check the session table above for which day each part of the weekend runs.
- Can I watch the Australia Grand Prix for free?
- Yes, with a free trial. YouTube TV, Fubo and the other live TV services that carry FS1 and FS2 usually start with a free trial, which covers a full race weekend if you time it right.
- What time is the Australia Grand Prix race?
- The race is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM CDT, with the sprint on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT. Times are converted to US time.
- Is the Australia Grand Prix on MotoGP VideoPass?
- Not in the US. VideoPass is not sold here while FOX holds the rights, so FS1 and FS2 are the way to watch the Australia Grand Prix live.
Last updated: October 7, 2026