What time does Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) start?

Free Practice 1 starts at 1:30 PM CEST in Madrid, 7:30 AM EDT in New York, and 12:30 PM BST in the UK. Free Practice 2 starts at 5:00 PM CEST in Madrid, 11:00 AM EDT in New York, and 4:00 PM BST in the UK. Free Practice 3 starts at 12:30 PM CEST in Madrid, 6:30 AM EDT in New York, and 11:30 AM BST in the UK. Qualifying starts at 4:00 PM CEST in Madrid, 10:00 AM EDT in New York, and 3:00 PM BST in the UK. Race starts at 3:00 PM CEST in Madrid, 9:00 AM EDT in New York, and 2:00 PM BST in the UK. The table on this page lists the same start in five regions.

Where is Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) held?

Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) is held at MADRING (Circuito IFEMA Madrid) in Madrid, Spain. You do not have to be there to watch it: this page lists Formula 1 bars across 40 cities.

What channel is Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) on, and where can I stream it?

In the United States: Apple TV (F1's US home from 2026). Internationally: UK: Sky Sports F1 live, Channel 4 highlights. Spain: DAZN/Movistar Plus+. Bars carry the feed their own subscription allows, so check with the venue before you go.

Where can I watch Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) near me?

Three ways: 7 venues on this page have a listing or post of their own that names Formula 1; the city sections cover Formula 1 bars in 40 cities, each listing linked back to the source we used; the live map shows every venue we track near you.

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Where to Watch the Spanish Grand Prix 2026 in Madrid

Friday, September 11 and Sunday, September 13, 2026
Free Practice 1: 2026-09-11, 1:30 PM CEST
Free Practice 2: 2026-09-11, 5:00 PM CEST
Free Practice 3: 2026-09-12, 12:30 PM CEST
Qualifying: 2026-09-12, 4:00 PM CEST
Race: 2026-09-13, 3:00 PM CEST
Live from MADRING (Circuito IFEMA Madrid), Madrid
US broadcast: Apple TV (F1's US home from 2026)
International: UK: Sky Sports F1 live, Channel 4 highlights. Spain: DAZN/Movistar Plus+.

Formula 1 comes to Madrid for the first time September 11-13, 2026, when the sport's Spanish round moves from Barcelona-Catalunya to a brand-new street circuit built around the IFEMA exhibition centre in the Valdebebas district: MADRING. Practice runs Friday, qualifying is Saturday at 4:00 PM local time, and the race is Sunday at 3:00 PM. The debut weekend caps Formula 1's first post-summer triple-header, sandwiched between Zandvoort and Monza. Every venue below shows F1 with sourced evidence.

Start times where you are

New York	Los Angeles	London	Central Europe	Sydney	Madrid
Free Practice 1	7:30 AM EDT	4:30 AM PDT	12:30 PM BST	1:30 PM CEST	9:30 PM AEST	1:30 PM CEST
Free Practice 2	11:00 AM EDT	8:00 AM PDT	4:00 PM BST	5:00 PM CEST	1:00 AM AEST (Sat 12 Sep)	5:00 PM CEST
Free Practice 3	6:30 AM EDT	3:30 AM PDT	11:30 AM BST	12:30 PM CEST	8:30 PM AEST	12:30 PM CEST
Qualifying	10:00 AM EDT	7:00 AM PDT	3:00 PM BST	4:00 PM CEST	12:00 AM AEST (Sun 13 Sep)	4:00 PM CEST
Race	9:00 AM EDT	6:00 AM PDT	2:00 PM BST	3:00 PM CEST	11:00 PM AEST	3:00 PM CEST

Most bars below show formula 1 week in, week out; only the featured venues' own posts or listings name this event. Call ahead or check the venue's socials to confirm it is on the screens before you head out.

40 city guides
7 bars in Madrid
7 with a linked source
4.5 average Google rating

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Venues whose own listings name Formula 1

Madrid

James Joyce Irish Pub Shows Formula 1 frequently

59, Salamanca, 28014 Madrid · 4.3 stars (6,178 reviews)

Irish pub on Calle de Alcala where a customer review on the venue's own site describes watching an F1 Grand Prix.

Went to watch the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix and the pub was full...but after a few minutes got a great table at the back. source

We wanted to watch NFL and F1 and this pub had them both. They gave us a table in between the screens and we were able to comfortably enjoy our evening sport. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great and we had.. (Google review)

Website Open in Google Maps

Madrid

87 Millas Sport Bar Shows Formula 1 frequently

Calle de Galileo 75, Madrid · 4.7 stars (1,039 reviews)

Shows Formula 1 regularly per its own posts

🔥¿Buscas el mejor ambiente para vivir el deporte?🔥 ⚽ ¿Eres de los que grita cada gol como si estuvieras en el estadio? 🏎️ ¿Te vibra el corazón con cada vuelta de Fórmula 1? 🏍️ ¿No te pierdes ni una carrera de MotoGP? source

@87millas_sportbar Website Open in Google Maps

Madrid

El Canalla - Irish Pub & Sports Bar Shows Formula 1 frequently

Pl. del Carmen, 3, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain · 4.2 stars (575 reviews)

We went here to watch the formula 1 race and had some lunch while we were there. (Google review)

@elcanallairishpub Website Open in Google Maps

Madrid

F1 Arcade Madrid Shows Formula 1 frequently

P.º de la Castellana, 103, Tetuán, 28046 Madrid, Spain · 4.8 stars (477 reviews)

Official F1 hospitality bar with simulators and giant-screen race broadcasts

Disfruta de cada Grand Prix en directo en pantallas gigantes, con comentarios en vivo y un ambiente cargado de adrenalina. source

Website Open in Google Maps

Madrid

The Waterboy Sports Bar Shows Formula 1 frequently

C. Afueras a Valverde, 42, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28034 Madrid, Spain · 4.8 stars (151 reviews)

Sports bar broadcasting every Formula 1 session live

Retransmitimos en vivo todas las sesiones del Mundial de Formula 1. source

Buscas un bar para ver la F1 en Madrid? En The Waterboy emitimos todos los Grandes Premios en directo con pantallas gigantes, sonido envolvente y comida gourmet. source

Website Open in Google Maps

Madrid

Starbeers Hosted Formula 1 screenings

C. del Almendro, 8, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain · 4.6 stars (810 reviews)

Pude ver la carrera de F1 👏👏👏 (Google review)

@starbeerslatina Open in Google Maps

Madrid

La Latina | Sports Pub Madrid Hosted Formula 1 screenings

9, Almendro Street, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain · 4.4 stars (40 reviews)

Great place to watch F1. Back to the 90ties with arcade games and pinball machines. (Google review)

@sportsbarapp Website Open in Google Maps

In Madrid for the event? Every venue we track in Madrid.

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Frequently asked questions

What time does Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) start?: Free Practice 1 starts at 1:30 PM CEST in Madrid, 7:30 AM EDT in New York, and 12:30 PM BST in the UK. Free Practice 2 starts at 5:00 PM CEST in Madrid, 11:00 AM EDT in New York, and 4:00 PM BST in the UK. Free Practice 3 starts at 12:30 PM CEST in Madrid, 6:30 AM EDT in New York, and 11:30 AM BST in the UK. Qualifying starts at 4:00 PM CEST in Madrid, 10:00 AM EDT in New York, and 3:00 PM BST in the UK. Race starts at 3:00 PM CEST in Madrid, 9:00 AM EDT in New York, and 2:00 PM BST in the UK. The table on this page lists the same start in five regions.
Where is Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) held?: Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) is held at MADRING (Circuito IFEMA Madrid) in Madrid, Spain. You do not have to be there to watch it: this page lists Formula 1 bars across 40 cities.
What channel is Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) on, and where can I stream it?: In the United States: Apple TV (F1's US home from 2026). Internationally: UK: Sky Sports F1 live, Channel 4 highlights. Spain: DAZN/Movistar Plus+. Bars carry the feed their own subscription allows, so check with the venue before you go.
Where can I watch Spanish Grand Prix 2026 (Madrid) near me?: Three ways: 7 venues on this page have a listing or post of their own that names Formula 1; the city sections cover Formula 1 bars in 40 cities, each listing linked back to the source we used; the live map shows every venue we track near you.

Updated September 5, 2026.