Motorsport · Formula 1
United States Grand Prix
Lights out · Sun, 25 Oct · 22:00
About United States Grand Prix
The United States Grand Prix returns to Circuit of the Americas in Austin, known for its steep Turn 1 climb and stadium atmosphere. This LeagueSports fixture page covers race start in SAST, why the Texas weekend still pulls South African evening crews to sports bars, and how to plan a late watch. Follow the race, check screening venues as they publish, and share the link so your group is ready for lights out at COTA.
Austin starts at 22:00 SAST, so Joburg COTA fans in Rosebank and Sandton often stay for a late, elevation-heavy race. Cape Town night owls can turn the United States GP into a late sports-bar session. Follow this fixture, use the Joburg F1 watch guide, and only book once a venue lists the race.
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Formula 1 weekend
Practice, qualifying & race
FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026. Austin, United States · Race Sun, 25 Oct · 22:00 SAST.
Friday, 23 October
- Completed
Practice 1
Fri, 23 Oct · 19:30 SAST
- Completed
Practice 2
Fri, 23 Oct · 23:00 SAST
Saturday, 24 October
- Completed
Practice 3
Sat, 24 Oct · 19:30 SAST
- Completed
Qualifying
Sat, 24 Oct · 23:00 SAST
Sunday, 25 October
- Completed
Race
Sun, 25 Oct · 22:00 SAST
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Questions about United States Grand Prix
- What time does the United States Grand Prix start in South Africa?
- Race start is 22:00 SAST on Sunday 25 October 2026 (20:00 UTC, 15:00 in Austin). Late US slots are normal for Austin, so confirm the full weekend schedule on race week.
- Where can I watch the United States GP in Joburg?
- Late-opening sports bars suit this evening COTA race. Use Find where to watch on this page once venues list the race, and follow the fixture for updates.
- Should I follow the United States Grand Prix on LeagueSports?
- Yes. Following keeps the Austin race start and any Joburg screening venues on one LeagueSports page through the weekend.
- How do I find a Joburg bar showing F1 United States?
- Open this fixture first, then shortlist from the Joburg F1 watch guide. Only commit once a venue shows the United States Grand Prix on its upcoming screenings list.