2026 Singapore GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix
Singapore returns to host the 17th round of the season
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The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix brings the final sprint weekend to the Formula 1 calendar, meaning there is no conventional three-session practice schedule at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Instead, the action gets under way with a single practice session on Friday, October 9, before sprint qualifying later that day.
Saturday features the sprint followed by qualifying for Sunday’s main event, which gets under way at 1pm BST.
Sky Sports F1 will show every session live, with streaming options also available for viewers who want to follow the action online. Channel 4 will provide free-to-air highlights throughout the weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Singapore GP schedule, including live TV coverage, streaming options and the start times for practice, sprint qualifying, the sprint, GP qualifying and the race.
2026 Singapore GP F1 start times, streaming & TV schedule
Friday, October 9
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 9.30am | 9am, Sky Sports F1 | — |
| Sprint Qualifying | 1.30pm | 1pm, Sky Sports F1 | 6.30pm, Channel 4 |
Saturday, October 10
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Sprint | 10am | 9am, Sky Sports F1 | 6pm, Channel 4 |
| GP Qualifying | 2pm | 1pm, Sky Sports F1 | 6pm, Channel 4 |
Sunday, October 11
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Grand Prix | 1pm | 12pm, Sky Sports F1 | 5.30pm |
How to watch F1: Singapore GP broadcast & streaming guide
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix is the last sprint weekend on the Formula 1 calendar, meaning there is just one practice session before the competitive action begins.
Practice and sprint qualifying take place on Friday, followed by the sprint and grand prix qualifying on Saturday, ahead of Sunday’s race at Marina Bay.
Live TV
Sky Sports F1 will provide live coverage throughout the Singapore GP weekend, beginning with Practice 1 at 9.30am BST on Friday and continuing through to the Singapore Grand Prix at 1pm BST on Sunday.
The sprint qualifying, sprint and qualifying sessions are all included in Sky’s live coverage, with Sky Sports Main Event also carrying selected coverage, including the grand prix itself. Sky Sports remains the UK’s live broadcaster for the Singapore round.
Live stream
Sky subscribers can follow every session via the Sky Sports app or Sky Go, depending on their package. The streaming coverage also gives viewers access to onboard camera feeds from individual drivers.
Those without a Sky subscription can watch the weekend through NOW, using either a Day Membership or a cancel-anytime Month Membership. The live race stream begins at 1pm BST on Sunday, October 11.
The official F1 app is another option for following the action, offering live timing, results and updates throughout each session, although it does not provide live video coverage in the UK.
Highlights
Channel 4 will provide free-to-air highlights from the Singapore GP weekend, giving viewers without a live subscription an opportunity to catch up with the key action.