Where to Watch the Bahrain Grand Prix Live
The 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix race takes place on Sunday, April 13, starting at 4pm BST / 11am ET. Here’s how to watch live depending on your location:
- United States: The race airs live on ESPN2. You can access ESPN2 through Sling TV’s Orange plan ($46/month), which offers a 50% discount for new users. Practice sessions are on ESPNU and ESPN2. ESPN also provides Spanish coverage on ESPN Deportes and interactive viewing options on ESPN Plus. The F1 TV Pro app offers mobile streams for $10.99/month.
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1 holds the live rights, available for £20/month on top of your Sky TV subscription, with up to 4K streams. Now Sports offers access to Sky Sports channels for £26/month with a six-month subscription or a £14.99 day pass. Channel 4 shows extended highlights from 10:05pm on race day.
- Australia: Watch all F1 races on Kayo Sports ($25/month standard or $40/month for 4K) with a 7-day free trial, or on Fox Sports via Foxtel. The race starts at 1:00am AEST Monday morning.
- India: The entire F1 season, including Bahrain, streams on Fancode with plans starting at 49 rupees per race.
- Free Broadcasts: Fans in Austria and Belgium can watch the Bahrain GP live for free on Servus TV and RTBF Auvio respectively, including qualifying.
How to Watch Bahrain Grand Prix from Anywhere with a VPN
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Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 Event Schedule
- Friday, April 11
- Practice 1: 9:30pm AEST / 12:30pm BST / 7:30am ET
- Practice 2: 1:00am AEST (Sat) / 4:00pm BST / 11:00am ET
- Saturday, April 12
- Practice 3: 10:30pm AEST / 1:30pm BST / 8:30am ET
- Qualifying: 2:00am AEST (Sun) / 5:00pm BST / 12:00pm ET
- Sunday, April 13
- Race: 1:00am AEST (Mon) / 4:00pm BST / 11:00am ET
Useful Tips for Watching the Bahrain Grand Prix Live
- Check your local time conversion carefully to avoid missing the start, especially if tuning in from different time zones.
- If you don’t have cable, OTT services like Sling TV (US) or Now Sports (UK) provide flexible streaming options.
- The F1 TV Pro app offers mobile viewing for US subscribers and premium features including 4K streams.
- Extended race highlights on Channel 4 (UK) are free to watch later for those who cannot watch live.