🏎️ Your guide to the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend
Below is a country-by-country guide to the official broadcasters carrying the 2026 Canadian GP, plus the streaming subscriptions and free trials available in each market.
Lights out at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is 16:00 ET on Sunday 24 May 2026 — that's 21:00 BST, 22:00 CEST, and 06:00 AEST on Monday 25 May.
Formula 1 is sold on a country-by-country basis, so the right broadcaster for you depends on where you live. This guide lists the official rights-holder in each major market, what it costs, and which free trials or ad-supported tiers are available so you can watch the Canadian GP in your own region.
If you travel during the season, a VPN like VPN Super can help you keep your existing subscription secure on public Wi-Fi at hotels, cafés, and airports. More on that further down.
What changed for F1 in 2026
A few rights shifts are worth knowing before you pick a subscription:
Headline 2026 rights changes
- United States: Apple TV is the new exclusive home of F1 (5-year deal, 2026–2030). $12.99 a month or $99 a year, with a 7-day free trial. All Friday practice sessions are available to non-subscribers, and Tubi hosts ad-supported creator-led altcasts of selected races.
- Canada: TSN, RDS, and Noovo carry the full 2026 season. CTV broadcasts the Canadian GP itself across Friday to Sunday — a Bell Media addition that applies to the home round only.
- UK and Ireland: Sky Sports F1 holds exclusive rights through 2029. Channel 4 carries highlights only.
- Germany: Sky Deutschland is the live home in 2026. RTL has not published a confirmed free-to-air race list for the year. RTL Group's acquisition of Sky Deutschland cleared EU approval and is expected to close on 1 June 2026 — after the Canadian GP.
- Australia: Network 10 broadcasts the Australian GP free-to-air; Foxtel and Kayo Sports cover the rest of the season. The new Kayo extension begins in 2027.
- India: FanCode is exclusive through 2028. The 2026 season pass is ₹899.
- France: Canal+ is exclusive through 2029.
- Thailand: TrueVisions NOW (~499 THB a month) and beIN Sports Connect (~349 THB a month).
How to watch the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix by country
United States
Apple TV is the only place to watch every session live in the US — $12.99 a month with a 7-day free trial that covers race weekend if timed right. Friday practice sessions are available to non-subscribers, and Tubi hosts ad-supported altcasts of selected rounds (Miami already aired, with Austin on 25 October and Las Vegas on 21 November confirmed for 2026). F1 TV Premium is also bundled in for Apple TV subscribers.
Canada
The Canadian GP is on CTV across all three days with a free CTV.ca account. TSN and RDS hold the wider season rights; TSN+ is the standalone streaming option and otherwise it's a TV-provider login. Noovo carries the French-language feed.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Sky Sports F1 holds exclusive live rights through 2029. NOW Sports day passes start at around £14.99 with monthly memberships at £34.99. Channel 4 carries highlights of selected races, and BBC Radio 5 Live runs full English-language race commentary you can listen to in any browser without a subscription.
Australia
Foxtel and Kayo Sports are the live options for the Canadian GP — Kayo's basic tier is the cheapest streaming route. Network 10's free-to-air coverage only applies to the Australian GP. Lights out is 06:00 AEST on Monday 25 May local time, so it's an early one.
Germany
Sky Deutschland is the live home of the 2026 season. RTL has historically sub-licensed a handful of races to free-to-air TV but has not yet confirmed a 2026 list — check rtl.de close to the weekend. ORF (Austria) reaches parts of southern Germany on cable and satellite.
France
Canal+ holds exclusive live rights through 2029. Canal+ offers an entry-tier streaming pass that includes the F1 channel. There is no free-to-air F1 in France in 2026.
India
FanCode is the exclusive Indian broadcaster through 2028. The 2026 season pass is ₹899 — a fraction of F1 TV Premium pricing — and includes every session.
Thailand
TrueVisions NOW (~499 THB a month) and beIN Sports Connect (~349 THB a month) carry the 2026 season. Both offer monthly plans without long contracts.
Worldwide: F1 TV
In territories where F1 TV is available, F1 TV Premium and F1 TV Access are the official direct-to-consumer options from Formula 1 itself, with onboard cameras, live timing, and full session replays. Availability and pricing vary by country — check f1tv.formula1.com for what's offered where you live.
Where a VPN fits into your race weekend
A VPN is a privacy tool. It encrypts your internet connection so that public Wi-Fi networks, your ISP, and other parties on the network can't see what you're doing online. That matters during race weekend for three practical reasons:
Privacy use cases for race weekend
- Streaming over public Wi-Fi while travelling. If you're at a hotel, an airport lounge, or a café and want to catch qualifying on your own paid subscription, a VPN keeps your session encrypted on a network you don't control.
- Stopping your ISP from throttling video. Some ISPs slow down video traffic during peak hours. A VPN hides the type of traffic so your stream is treated the same as any other connection.
- Keeping your account safer. A VPN reduces the amount of metadata exposed to third parties on the same network, which lowers the risk of session hijacking or credential interception when you Sign in to your streaming Account.
A VPN is not a way around broadcaster geo-restrictions. F1's broadcast rights are sold on a country-by-country basis, and most broadcaster Terms of Service prohibit using a VPN to access content outside the licensed territory. Always use the broadcaster that holds the rights in your country.
Respect broadcaster terms: Formula 1 sells broadcast rights on a territory basis, and broadcasters including F1 TV explicitly prohibit using tools to alter or mask location to access their service. Use the official rights-holder for the country where you live.
A VPN won't unlock paid services without billing: Apple TV's F1 deal requires US billing details. NOW Sports requires UK billing. Connecting to a server in another country doesn't change which payment methods a service accepts.
A bad home connection isn't a VPN problem: HD streaming needs roughly 5 to 10 Mbps of stable bandwidth. If your line can't handle that, a VPN won't fix it.
Setup checklist before lights out
- Subscribe to the broadcaster that holds the rights in your country. See the country guide above — pick the official rights-holder for where you live, or start a free trial if your provider offers one.
- Install VPN Super on the devices you'll watch on. Get the VPN download for your laptop, phone, or TV box if you want a private, encrypted connection during the weekend.
- Test the day before. Sign in to your streaming Account during Friday practice and load a stream. If something is wrong, you'll have time to fix it before Sunday.
- Use a wired connection if you can. Ethernet beats Wi-Fi for two hours of HD video.
- Plan your race-day audio. BBC Radio 5 Live runs full English-language commentary in any browser if your video feed isn't in English.
🔒 Stream with privacy on race weekend
Install VPN Super on the devices you watch on. Connect before you Sign in to your streaming Account so the session is encrypted from the start.
- Free plan with unlimited bandwidth — no card required to try it.
- Works on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
- Split Tunneling so you can keep BBC Radio 5 Live or your home connection separate from the VPN tunnel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix?
Watch on the official rights-holder in your country: Apple TV in the US, CTV (Canadian GP) or TSN / RDS (full season) in Canada, Sky Sports F1 in the UK, Foxtel or Kayo Sports in Australia, FanCode in India, Canal+ in France, Sky Deutschland in Germany, and TrueVisions NOW or beIN Sports Connect in Thailand. F1 TV Premium and F1 TV Access are also available directly from Formula 1 in supported territories.
Is there a free trial that covers the Canadian GP?
Apple TV offers a 7-day free trial in the US. NOW Sports offers day passes in the UK. Some Canal+ tiers include short trial windows in France. Trial availability and length change often — check each provider before race weekend.
Can I use a VPN to watch F1 in another country?
No. Broadcaster Terms of Service, including F1 TV's, prohibit using tools to alter or disguise your location to access content outside the licensed territory. Use the official broadcaster for the country where you live.
Why would I use a VPN during race weekend, then?
For privacy. A VPN encrypts your connection on public Wi-Fi while you travel, helps prevent ISP throttling of video traffic, and reduces metadata exposed to other parties on shared networks when you Sign in to your streaming Account.
How do I watch F1 on Apple TV?
In the US, open the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Mac, smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, PlayStation, Xbox, or at tv.apple.com. Search Formula 1 and either start the 7-day free trial or Sign in to your existing Apple Account. Apple's F1 deal is US-only and requires US billing details.
How do I watch F1 in the US?
Apple TV is the official US home — $12.99 a month or $99 a year with a 7-day free trial. Friday practice is available to non-subscribers, and Tubi hosts ad-supported altcasts of selected races.
How do I watch F1 in the UK?
Sky Sports F1 holds exclusive UK rights through 2029. NOW Sports day passes start at around £14.99 with monthly memberships at £34.99. Channel 4 carries highlights. BBC Radio 5 Live broadcasts every race in English commentary.
How do I watch F1 in Canada?
The Canadian GP is on CTV across all three days with a free CTV.ca account. The full season is on TSN, TSN+, RDS, and Noovo.
How do I watch F1 in Germany?
Sky Deutschland is the live home in 2026. RTL has sub-licensed selected free-to-air races in past seasons but has not yet confirmed a 2026 list.
How do I watch F1 in France?
Canal+ holds exclusive rights in France through 2029. Canal+ offers an entry-tier streaming pass that includes the F1 channel.
How do I watch F1 in Australia?
Foxtel and Kayo Sports for the Canadian GP. Network 10's free-to-air F1 coverage in 2026 is limited to the Australian GP. Lights out is 06:00 AEST on Monday 25 May local time.
How do I watch F1 in India?
FanCode is exclusive through 2028. The 2026 season pass is ₹899 and covers every session.
How do I watch F1 in Thailand?
TrueVisions NOW (~499 THB a month) and beIN Sports Connect (~349 THB a month).
Does the VPN Super free plan work alongside streaming?
Yes. The free plan includes unlimited bandwidth and works alongside any streaming service you legitimately subscribe to in your country. No payment details are required to try it.
What time is the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix in my country?
The race starts at 16:00 ET on Sunday 24 May 2026. That's 13:00 PT, 21:00 BST, 22:00 CEST, 06:00 AEST (Monday morning), 01:30 IST (Monday morning), and 03:00 ICT (Monday morning).
Is the Canadian Grand Prix a sprint weekend?
Yes. The 2026 Canadian GP is one of six sprint weekends (the others are China, Miami, Britain, the Netherlands, and Singapore). Sprint qualifying runs Friday afternoon, the sprint is Saturday at 12:00 ET, regular qualifying is Saturday at 16:00 ET, and the race is Sunday at 16:00 ET.
