News Summary
- The Australian MotoGP race starts at 14:00 AEDT on Sunday, October 25, equivalent to 03:00 GMT in the UK, 08:30 IST in India and 23:00 EDT on Saturday in New York.
- Australian viewers can watch live and free on Network 10, with Fox Sports/Kayo offering additional coverage; TNT Sports carries the race in the UK and FanCode in India.
- Marc Márquez leads the championship by ten points after winning Saturday’s sprint, while Jorge Martín will miss the race after suffering a fractured right radius.
The final Australian MotoGP Grand Prix at Phillip Island takes place on Sunday, October 25, with the 27-lap race beginning at 14:00 local time in Victoria. The event brings the championship’s long association with the circuit to an end before the Australian round moves to Adelaide in 2027.
For Australian viewers, the race starts at 14:00 AEDT in Melbourne and Sydney, 13:00 AEST in Brisbane and 11:00 AWST in Perth.
Fans in the United Kingdom will need to tune in at 03:00 GMT on Sunday, while the start is scheduled for 08:30 IST in India and 23:00 EDT on Saturday in New York.
The Australian Grand Prix will be broadcast live and free by Network 10 in Australia, with subscription alternatives also available through Fox Sports, Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
The event has taken on added championship significance following Saturday’s dramatic sprint, in which Marc Márquez won and reclaimed the points lead after Jorge Martín crashed and suffered a fractured right forearm.
What time is the Australian MotoGP race?
The 2026 Australian MotoGP Grand Prix begins at 14:00 Australian Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, October 25.
The following table lists the race start times in the championship’s major international markets.
| Country / City | Local date | Race start |
|---|---|---|
| Australia — Melbourne / Sydney (AEDT) | Sun, Oct 25 | 14:00 |
| Australia — Brisbane (AEST) | Sun, Oct 25 | 13:00 |
| Australia — Adelaide (ACDT) | Sun, Oct 25 | 13:30 |
| Australia — Perth (AWST) | Sun, Oct 25 | 11:00 |
| New Zealand — Auckland (NZDT) | Sun, Oct 25 | 16:00 |
| United Kingdom — London (GMT) | Sun, Oct 25 | 03:00 |
| Ireland — Dublin (GMT) | Sun, Oct 25 | 03:00 |
| United States — New York (EDT) | Sat, Oct 24 | 23:00 |
| United States — Chicago (CDT) | Sat, Oct 24 | 22:00 |
| United States — Los Angeles (PDT) | Sat, Oct 24 | 20:00 |
| Canada — Toronto (EDT) | Sat, Oct 24 | 23:00 |
| India — New Delhi (IST) | Sun, Oct 25 | 08:30 |
| South Africa — Johannesburg (SAST) | Sun, Oct 25 | 05:00 |
| Singapore (SGT) | Sun, Oct 25 | 11:00 |
| Malaysia — Kuala Lumpur (MYT) | Sun, Oct 25 | 11:00 |
| Brazil — Brasília (BRT) | Sun, Oct 25 | 00:00 |
These times refer to the start of the Grand Prix, not the beginning of television coverage.
British clocks return to GMT in the early hours of Sunday, October 25. The Australian MotoGP sprint took place on Saturday using British Summer Time, but the main Grand Prix falls after the clock change.
Where to watch the Australian MotoGP live
The Australian Grand Prix is available through different television and streaming services depending on the viewer’s location.
| Country / Market | TV and streaming options |
|---|---|
| Australia | Network 10 (free-to-air); Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports and eligible streaming services |
| Ireland | TNT Sports and eligible streaming services |
| United States | FOX Sports / authorised local coverage |
| Canada | Sportsnet |
| India | FanCode |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| Singapore | Local rights holder / MotoGP VideoPass where available |
| Malaysia | Local rights holder / MotoGP VideoPass where available |
| Other eligible territories | MotoGP VideoPass |
Coverage availability, exact channels and subscription conditions may differ by country.
How to watch the Australian MotoGP for free
Network 10 has confirmed live free-to-air coverage of the final Phillip Island MotoGP weekend in Australia, including Sunday’s main Grand Prix.
That means Australian fans can follow the race without subscribing to a paid sports television package, subject to their access to Network 10’s coverage.
Network 10’s broadcasts form part of a special weekend marking the end of Phillip Island’s current tenure on the MotoGP calendar.
For viewers who want additional programming, practice coverage and replay options, Fox Sports, Foxtel and Kayo Sports provide subscription alternatives.
The race starts at 14:00 AEDT on Sunday, with viewers encouraged to check Network 10’s local programme schedule for the exact beginning of its pre-race coverage.
Where to watch MotoGP in the United Kingdom
TNT Sports carries MotoGP in the United Kingdom, including the Australian Grand Prix.
The race begins at 03:00 GMT on Sunday, October 25.
The start time is particularly important because British clocks change overnight, moving from BST to GMT.
Saturday’s sprint was scheduled for 05:00 BST, while Sunday’s main race takes place at 03:00 GMT.
Live access depends on the viewer’s television or streaming subscription.
British fans can also use MotoGP VideoPass where supported under the applicable rights arrangements.
Where to watch MotoGP in India
FanCode provides official MotoGP coverage for the Indian market.
The Australian Grand Prix starts at 08:30 IST on Sunday, making the race available during the morning rather than the middle of the night.
Fans can access the coverage through the platform’s supported apps and services, subject to the available subscription or event packages.
India remains one of the markets where Phillip Island’s schedule provides a comparatively convenient viewing window.
How to watch MotoGP in the United States and Canada
The Australian Grand Prix takes place on Saturday evening in North America.
For viewers in New York and Toronto, the race starts at 23:00 EDT on Saturday, October 24.
On the US West Coast, the start is scheduled for 20:00 PDT.
FOX Sports and other authorised local distribution partners provide MotoGP coverage in the United States, while Canadian fans can follow the championship through Sportsnet.
The precise live channel or streaming option should be checked against each broadcaster’s Australian Grand Prix listing.
MotoGP VideoPass also offers coverage in eligible markets.
Márquez leads MotoGP championship after Martín’s sprint injury
Sunday’s race will take place with a different championship order from the one that existed at the beginning of the weekend.
Jorge Martín arrived at Phillip Island holding a two-point advantage over Marc Márquez.
However, the Aprilia rider crashed on lap eight of Saturday’s sprint while fighting Márquez for the lead.
The Ducati rider went on to win, with Álex Márquez second and Fabio Di Giannantonio third.
The result gave Marc Márquez the maximum 12 sprint points and moved him ahead of Martín in the championship standings.
Márquez now leads with 365 points, compared with 355 for Martín, while Marco Bezzecchi remains third on 315.
The complete Australian MotoGP sprint result includes the final classification and post-race penalties.
The championship situation is detailed in the updated MotoGP standings after Phillip Island’s sprint.
Why Jorge Martín will not race at Phillip Island
Martín suffered a fractured right radius during his crash in Saturday’s sprint.
Medical examinations also raised concerns about a possible fracture involving the right ulna, with further assessment required.
The Aprilia rider was declared medically unfit for Sunday’s Grand Prix.
His absence means he cannot score points during the main Australian race, while Márquez has an opportunity to increase his championship advantage.
A victory would move Márquez 35 points ahead of Martín, although the outcome remains dependent on Sunday’s results.
Neither Aprilia nor MotoGP has confirmed when Martín will be able to return to competition.
The latest confirmed information about Martín’s injury and medical exclusion is available in the medical report.
Why the 2026 Australian MotoGP is Phillip Island’s last race
Sunday’s race will mark the end of MotoGP’s current association with Phillip Island.
The circuit hosted its first Australian motorcycle Grand Prix in 1989 before becoming the championship’s regular home again in 1997.
Its high-speed layout, coastal weather conditions and long, flowing corners have made it one of MotoGP’s most recognisable venues.
From 2027, the Australian Grand Prix will move to Adelaide, where a new street circuit is being prepared.
The relocation has attracted criticism from former riders, including two-time world champion Casey Stoner, who questioned the Victorian Government’s support for the event.
His comments are detailed in Stoner’s criticism of Victoria over Phillip Island’s MotoGP departure.
The final weekend has also included celebrations featuring Australian motorcycle racing champions and international guests.
How many riders will start the Australian MotoGP?
The entry list has been reduced by a series of injuries and medical withdrawals.
Martín and Raúl Fernández were ruled out following Saturday’s sprint, while Luca Marini was unable to participate because of illness.
Joan Mir, Fermín Aldeguer and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu were also unavailable for the event.
Replacement riders have been entered for two of the absences, leaving an expected field of 18 motorcycles for Sunday’s race.
The complete information is available in the Australian MotoGP withdrawal report.
Australian MotoGP race details
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Australian MotoGP Grand Prix |
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Circuit | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit |
| Race start | 14:00 AEDT |
| Race distance | 27 laps |
| Australian free broadcast | Network 10 |
| UK broadcaster | TNT Sports |
| Indian broadcaster | FanCode |
| Championship leader | Marc Márquez |
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following every session of the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix at Phillip Island this weekend, with breaking news, full coverage and real-time updates in its MotoGP section.
