Bathurst 1000 to Air Live and Stream ad-break Free in Australia 2023

The 2023 Supercars Championship now heads to the Mount Panorama Circuit for the 60th anniversary of Australia’s most prestigious race of the ongoing season.

Held annually in the town of Bathurst, New South Wales, the 2023 edition will kick-off on Thursday, 5 October, and wrap-up on Sunday, 8 October. In between there will be four days of non-stop action to include practices, qualifying, the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, V8 SuperUtes, the Dunlop Series and the Great Race itself.

With so much happening, motorsport fans will be excited to know there’s several options for watching live at home on TV, streaming the action to a mobile device, or catching replays after the races have concluded.

Bathurst 1000 weekend TV preview

There’s a reason the Bathurst 1000 is called “The Great Race”, and one of the most-watched sporting events on the Australian calendar. To begin with the Mount Panorama Circuit, simply referred to as “The Mountain”, is one of the most scenic racing locations world-wide.

That’s because the track was literally cut from the side of Mount Panorama, and features a 174-metre difference in elevation between its lowest and highest levels. It also has 23 challenging turns, and any one of them is capable of cutting a driver’s race short.

The track itself travels over 6.1 kilometers of public road, and each turn has a unique name such as Hell Corner, Brock’s Skyline and The Cutting. The Bathurst 1000 race itself takes involves 161 laps and takes over six hours to complete, so it’s equal parts skill, endurance and sheer survival.

That’s why for the drivers a win in the Bathurst 1000 is nearly equal to winning the Supercars Championship, because it means their name will be etched into history.

Where to watch the 2023 Bathurst 1000 live in Australia

The 2023 Bathurst 1000 Supercars Championship weekend covers a total of four days, starting on Thursday, October 5th and finishing on Sunday, October 8th.

Sunday’s featured event, the Repco Bathurst 1000, can take up to seven hours to complete due to weather, stoppages and other unforeseen events, but fortunately you won’t have to miss a key moment of the action given all the viewing options that are available.

Here in 2023 the broadcast rights for the Bathurst 1000 will once again be shared across Fox Sports (Foxtel/Kayo) and free to air Network Seven.

Watch the Bathurst 1000 on Channel Seven

Channel Seven will carry the live TV broadcasts, which will also be simulcast on their 7Plus online streaming platform. The live coverage on Seven will include practices 3-6, the Top Ten Shootout, the Bathurst 1000 qualifying session, and the Great Race itself.

Likewise, Channel 7 will again be showing the Bathurst 1000 in HD, but given the length of the programming be prepared for lot’s of ad-breaks. After all, it’s the only way the channel can cover it’s content costs.

Watch the Bathurst 1000 ad-break free on Fox Sports

Alternatively, Fox Sports via Foxtel, Telstra and Kayo will have the most comprehensive live coverage of the Bathurst 1000. That’s because starting from Wednesday the 4th of October, Fox 506 will become a dedicated Bathurst 1000 channel with the option to watch in 4K ultra-HD with Foxtel iQ and a compatible TV.

Fox Sports (Foxtel/Telstra/Kayo) will also cover all the key events Channel Seven will be airing plus more. Every practice, qualifying session, support race (Dunlop series, Porsche Carrera Cup etc) and the entire Bathurst 1000 itself will be available to watch or stream live.

The key events, including the support races, practices, qualifying and the Bathurst 1000, will each be shown ad-break free during racing so you don’t miss any of the unpredictable moments during Australia’s “Great Race’.

When is the Bathurst 1000 live on TV this weekend?

The next event of the Repco Supercars live TV schedule, the prestigious Bathurst 1000, can be seen in the detailed fixtures.

Use this section to discover the live broadcast times for every practice, qualifying session, Top Ten Shootout and the Bathurst 1000 itself. For an expanded look check out the Bathurst 1000 on TV guide.

Supercars event	Date/Time (AEDT)	Channel/provider
Bathurst 1000 Wed coverage	Preview shows: Wed 4 Oct, 8am – 11pm	Foxtel / Kayo
Bathurst 1000 Thursday coverage	LIVE: Thu 5 Oct, 7:25 am – 6:15 pm	Foxtel / Kayo
Thurs key events	Practice 1 LIVE: 1:20 pm – 2:20 pm	Foxtel / Kayo
Thurs key events	Practice 2 LIVE: 4:50 pm – 5:50 pm	Foxtel / Kayo
Bathurst 1000 Friday coverage	LIVE: Fri 6 Oct, 7:25 am – 5:30 pm	Foxtel / Kayo
Friday key events	Practice 3 LIVE: 10:00 am – 11:00 am	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven
Friday key events	Practice 4 LIVE: 1:05 pm – 2:05 pm	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven
Friday key events	Qualifying LIVE: 4:15 pm – 4:55 pm	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven
Bathurst 1000 Saturday coverage	LIVE: Sat 7 Oct, 8:15 am – 7:30 pm	Foxtel / Kayo
Saturday key events	Practice 5 LIVE: 10:00 am – 11:00 am	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven
Saturday key events	Practice 6 LIVE: 1:05 pm – 2:05 pm	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven
Saturday key events	Top Ten LIVE: 5:00 pm – 5:50 pm	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven
Bathurst 1000 Sunday coverage	LIVE: Sun 8 Oct, 7:15 am – 6:30 pm	Foxtel / Kayo
Sunday key events	Warm-up LIVE: 8:00 am – 8:30 am	Foxtel / Kayo
Sunday key events	Bathurst 1000 LIVE: 11:15 am – 6:00 pm	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven

How to stream the Bathurst 1000 live in Australia

As you would expect with any Great Race there’s going to be notable excitement around the motorsport spectacle. As such, most people can’t sit and watch for an entire weekend, or even the six plus hours of the featured Bathurst 1000 race.

That’s where having the option to stream the Bathurst 1000 live comes in handy, and here’s a list of the providers offering just that.

Stream the Bathurst 1000 live online with Foxtel Now

One option to stream the Bathurst 1000 in Australia is with Foxtel Now. The Foxtel Now streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports Pack.

That means that you get access to all the live sport Foxtel has to offer, including other motorsport action such as Formula One and MotoGP. You also never need to miss a key moment of the Bathurst 1000 with FOX Mini’s, condensed highlights that will air just hours after the event itself has concluded.

In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream live sport using the Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home. If you decide Foxtel Now is not for you, simply pause or cancel your subscription at anytime.

Stream the Bathurst 1000 live with Kayo Sports

With Kayo Sports you will have access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, and will stream the Bathurst 1000 to eligible devices and browsers. For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide on demand racing replays after the events have concluded.

Kayo also have many built-in features that maximise your viewing experience. Features such as Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and a Key Moments option which provide highlights throughout the races in real-time.

Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. To check it out, simply choose between the Basic or Premium plans.

Stream the Bathurst 1000 live on the free-to-air 7Plus app

The official free to air provider for the Bathurst 1000 is the Seven Network, which will be simulcasting the event on their 7Plus streaming app. To receive the simulcast in HD you will need a compatible device.

Fortunately, there are several options available to stream the Bathurst 1000 live and free with 7Plus. The list of eligible devices includes iOS or Android mobile devices, various Xbox Ones, Desktops and Laptops, Google Chromecast, and a variety of Smart TVs.

Streaming devices for the Bathurst 1000

Whichever service or platform you decide to go with, it’s not a bad idea to ensure that your favourite device is compatible with your chosen provider.

While most applications are exhaustive these days, they can be variations from software to hardware versions. The last thing you want is technical problems when they go racing at the Bathurst 1000!