Formula 1
Qatar Grand Prix 2026: race time, qualifying and how to watch
The Qatar Grand Prix starts at 7:00 pm local time on Sunday 29 November 2026, which is 11:00 am ET; in the UK it is 16:00, in South Africa 18:00, in India 9:30 pm and in Sydney 3:00 am on Monday. Qualifying is at 18:00 UK time on Saturday (1:00 pm ET). UK: Sky Sports F1. US: Apple TV.
Qatar Grand Prix takes place at Lusail International Circuit, Lusail.
Starts Sunday 29 November 2026Add to calendarTime card to shareBig times are in your own time zone.
Key facts
- Round 22 of 23, a night race with no sprint this year.
- F1 says the calendar is confirmed with the last two races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi; a back-up plan to end the season at Imola exists if the Middle East situation forces a move.
Qatar Grand Prix race time around the world
| Where you are | Qualifying | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | ||
| At the venue (Lusail) | Sat 28 Nov, 21:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 19:00 |
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sat 28 Nov, 18:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 16:00 |
| Central Europe | Sat 28 Nov, 19:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 17:00 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sat 28 Nov, 19:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 17:00 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sat 28 Nov, 1:00 pm | Sun 29 Nov, 11:00 am |
| US Central | Sat 28 Nov, 12:00 pm | Sun 29 Nov, 10:00 am |
| US Mountain | Sat 28 Nov, 11:00 am | Sun 29 Nov, 9:00 am |
| US Pacific | Sat 28 Nov, 10:00 am | Sun 29 Nov, 8:00 am |
| Mexico City | Sat 28 Nov, 12:00 pm | Sun 29 Nov, 10:00 am |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sat 28 Nov, 15:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 13:00 |
| Argentina | Sat 28 Nov, 15:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 13:00 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sat 28 Nov, 20:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 18:00 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sat 28 Nov, 21:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 19:00 |
| UAE | Sat 28 Nov, 22:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 20:00 |
| India (IST) | Sat 28 Nov, 11:30 pm | Sun 29 Nov, 9:30 pm |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sun 29 Nov, 2:00 am | Mon 30 Nov, 12:00 am |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sun 29 Nov, 5:00 am | Mon 30 Nov, 3:00 am |
| New Zealand | Sun 29 Nov, 7:00 am | Mon 30 Nov, 5:00 am |
Full weekend schedule: practice, qualifying and race
| Session | Your time | UK | US Eastern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 13:30 | Fri 27 Nov, 13:30 | Fri 27 Nov, 8:30 am |
| Practice 2 | 17:00 | Fri 27 Nov, 17:00 | Fri 27 Nov, 12:00 pm |
| Practice 3 | 14:30 | Sat 28 Nov, 14:30 | Sat 28 Nov, 9:30 am |
| Qualifying | 18:00 | Sat 28 Nov, 18:00 | Sat 28 Nov, 1:00 pm |
| Race | 16:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 16:00 | Sun 29 Nov, 11:00 am |
Every date still to come is on the F1 2026 schedule race times, qualifying and TV page.
Where to watch
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| UK | Sky Sports F1 (every session live); Channel 4 (free highlights of qualifying and races) | Sky: subscription; Channel 4: free |
| Ireland | Sky Sports F1 | Subscription |
| US | Apple TV | Subscription |
| Canada | TSN (English) and RDS (French); CTV/Noovo free for some races | TSN/RDS: subscription |
| Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico; Canal 5 (TelevisaUnivision) free for selected races; F1 TV Pro | Sky: subscription; Canal 5: free |
| Brazil | SporTV (every session); TV Globo (15 races live free); Globoplay | SporTV/Globoplay: subscription; TV Globo: free |
| Netherlands | Viaplay (Viaplay TV+ on Ziggo channel 432) | Subscription |
| Germany | Sky Sport F1 and WOW (every session); RTL free for selected races | Sky/WOW: subscription; RTL: free |
| Spain | DAZN (DAZN F1 channel, also via Movistar Plus+) | Subscription |
| France | Canal+ | Subscription |
| Italy | Sky Sport F1 (NOW streaming); TV8 free for selected races | Sky: subscription; TV8: free |
| Australia | Fox Sports via Foxtel and Kayo Sports | Subscription |
| MENA | beIN Sports (TOD streaming) | Subscription |
| India | FanCode | Subscription or pass |
| Japan | Fuji TV (Fuji TV Next, FOD streaming) | Subscription |
The row marked Ad is advertising. Every other row is the official broadcaster there.
Quick answers
- What time is the Qatar Grand Prix in the UK?
- Race: 16:00 on Sunday 29 November UK time. Qualifying: 18:00 on Saturday 28 November UK time.
- What time is the Qatar Grand Prix in the US?
- Race: 11:00 am on Sunday 29 November ET. Qualifying: 1:00 pm on Saturday 28 November ET. On the West Coast: 8:00 am PT.
- What time is the Qatar Grand Prix in Australia?
- Race: 3:00 am on Monday 30 November in Sydney. Qualifying: 5:00 am on Sunday 29 November in Sydney.
- Where is the Qatar Grand Prix?
- Lusail International Circuit, Lusail.
- How can I watch the Qatar Grand Prix?
- UK: Sky Sports F1 (every session live); Channel 4 (free highlights of qualifying and races); Ireland: Sky Sports F1; US: Apple TV; Canada: TSN (English) and RDS (French); CTV/Noovo free for some races. The table above has the other countries.
Sources
Checked 26 October 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.