One of Formula 1’s most iconic races is just around the corner. Get ready for the Belgian Grand Prix, taking place at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday.
Heading into the tenth leg of the F1 season, only Mercedes and Ferrari have taken the checkered flag. Those two teams still remain top contenders for the race in Ardennes, with teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell leading the Drivers’ Championship standings, and Lewis Hamilton close behind.
Ferrari’s Charles LeClerc scored his first win two weeks ago at the British Grand Prix, boosting himself above both McLaren drivers with 108 points.
There’s no telling what might happen on this track, given its elevation changes and unpredictable conditions. Fans will surely be in for some high-speed action come Sunday.
Here’s how to watch the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix for free, including TV channel and streaming options for the Formula 1 race.
How to watch Belgian Grand Prix 2026 without cable
In the United States, Apple TV has the exclusive rights to F1 for the 2026 season.
New subscribers to Apple TV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you’ve bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $12.99/month.
For the 2026 season, Apple TV will host all Free Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix with select races and all Free Practice sessions throughout the season available to watch for free in the Apple TV app.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the US via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
Belgian Grand Prix 2026 start time
The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium on Sunday, July 19 and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, July 19 | 9 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, July 19 | 8 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, July 19 | 7 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, July 19 | 6 a.m. |
Formula 1 2026 calendar and schedule 2026
| March 6-8 | Australia | Melbourne |
| March 13-15 | China | Shanghai (Sprint) |
| March 27-29 | Japan | Suzuka |
| April 10-12 (canceled) | Bahrain | Sakhir |
| April 17-19 (canceled) | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah |
| May 1-3 | USA | Miami (Sprint) |
| May 22-24 | Canada | Montreal (Sprint) |
| June 5-7 | Monaco | Monaco |
| June 12-14 | Spain | Barcelona-Catalunya |
| June 26-28 | Austria | Spielberg |
| July 3-5 | Great Britain | Silverstone (Sprint) |
| July 17-19 | Belgium | Spa-Francorchamps |
| July 24-26 | Hungary | Budapest |
| August 21-23 | Netherlands | Zandvoort (Sprint) |
| September 4-6 | Italy | Monza |
| September 11-13 | Spain | Madrid* |
| September 24-26 | Azerbaijan | Baku |
| October 9-11 | Singapore | Singapore (Sprint) |
| October 23-25 | USA | Austin |
| October 30 – November 1 | Mexico | Mexico City |
| November 6-8 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| November 19-21 | USA | Las Vegas |
| November 27-29 | Qatar | Lusail |
| December 4-6 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina |
