As with every round of the season, Sky Sports holds exclusive live rights in the UK, with every session broadcast on Sky Sports F1.
For non-subscribers, highlights of qualifying and the Japanese Grand Prix will be shown on Channel 4.
One practical note for UK viewers: the clocks go forward by an hour overnight on Saturday, 29 March, so the 6am BST start time will feel like 5am for your body clock.
Here’s how to watch all of the action.
2026 Japanese Grand Prix F1 start times, streaming and TV schedule
All times are for UK viewers
Note: the UK clocks go forward by an hour at 1am on Sunday 29 March when the UK switches from GMT to BST.
Friday 27 March
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 2.30am | 2am, Sky Sports F1 |
| Practice 2 | 6am | 5.45am, Sky Sports F1 |
Saturday 28 March
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 2.30am | 2.15am, Sky Sports F1 | |
| Qualifying | 6am | 5am, Sky Sports F1 | Channel 4 |
Sunday 29 March
| Session | Race start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | 6am BST | 4.30am, Sky Sports F1 | Channel 4 |
How to watch F1
Streaming and TV broadcast details
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix follows the standard race weekend format of three practice sessions, qualifying and the grand prix.
Live TV
Sky customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from the first practice session on Friday morning through to the Japanese Grand Prix itself on Sunday March 29 at 6am BST. Subscribers can also watch via the Sky Sports app, with the option to go onboard with any driver of their choice.
Live stream
NOW is an instant streaming service offering access to all Sky Sports channels with contract-free membership options, so customers can cancel at any time. You can choose between a Month or Day Membership. Live timing is also available through the F1 app throughout every session.
Highlights
Channel 4’s coverage continues with highlights of the Japanese GP on March 28–29. Channel 4 will air highlights from qualifying and the race hours after the conclusion of each session.