Melbourne · Melbourne Time (AEST)

Where to watch F1
in Melbourne

Every bar and watch party in Melbourne showing the British Grand Prix this weekend — with sound on, session times in your timezone, and rooms you can RSVP to for free.

● 6 venues listed Sound-on hosts Free RSVP Join the Melbourne Crew Cup

British GP · Silverstone

All times AEST
Sprint QualifyingSat · 1:30 AM
Sprint RaceSat · 9:00 PM
QualifyingSun · 1:00 AM
🏁 Race — Lights OutMon · 12:00 AM
The venues below carry the full live F1 broadcast — check with your spot for exact race-day coverage.
This weekend

Melbourne's race-day grid

Sunday lights out is 12:00 AM AEST in Melbourne — the good rooms fill up, so RSVP ahead and get there early.

Middle Park Hotel Unclaimed

Middle Park · Big screens F1 live and loud · 5-day street party near Albert Park
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The Prince (Prince Deck) Unclaimed

St Kilda · Massive outdoor Deck screens · sound-on · DJs between sessions
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Hotel Esplanade (The Espy) Unclaimed

St Kilda · Iconic seaside pub · F1-weekend takeover · live music and DJs
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Prahran Hotel Unclaimed

Prahran · 17 screens F1 live · sound-on sports-pub · race-weekend specials
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The Sporting Globe (Richmond) Unclaimed

Richmond · 50+ HD screens · private booths with personal touchscreen TVs
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Death & Co Unclaimed

Melbourne CBD · Upscale cocktail bar · official F1 vodka partner · post-race spot
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Good to know

Melbourne race-day FAQ

What time does the F1 race start in Melbourne?

For the British Grand Prix, lights out is 12:00 AM Melbourne Time (AEST) on Monday. Silverstone is an overnight one for Melbourne — European rounds roll late night into the early hours, while the Australian and Asia-Pacific rounds sit in friendly daytime slots.

Where can I actually see the broadcast in 2026?

In Australia, F1 airs on Fox Sports and Kayo, with some races on free-to-air. The venues on this page show the full live broadcast, sound on.

Do I need to pay or book to join a watch party?

No — RSVPs on WatchF1 are free. They help the venue prep for your crew and count toward your Fan Championship points. Some venues offer reserved crew tables for bigger groups.

What's the Fan Championship?

The season-long title fight for fans: check in on race day, call your podium, keep your streak. Rally the Melbourne crew this Sunday and climb the national Crew Cup city standings.