Where to Watch F1 & Motorsport in Johannesburg
Grand Prix weekends in Joburg reward pubs that treat motorsport as a headline sport—not a spare TV in the corner. These venues list Motorsport under Watch, keep screens on for quali and the race, and show up when lights go out. Confirm hours for early SAST starts before you drive. Browse Watch · Motorsport for live screening venues, or jump straight to Ridgeway Racebar if you want the dedicated race-bar pick.
How we picked
- Motorsport listed under Watch on the venue page
- Early / late session friendliness (Asian and Americas races land odd SAST hours)
- Screen density and race-day energy—Ridgeway first as the dedicated race bar
Race-day tips
Book early for title fights, Vegas night races, and Abu Dhabi finales—tables fill at dedicated spots and Fourways. Asian races often start early morning SAST; Americas races can run late. Ask about generators before a three-hour race under load-shedding. Prefer venues that list motorsport under Watch · Motorsport.
Best F1 & motorsport pubs in Johannesburg
1. Ridgeway Racebar, Edenvale
Joburg's dedicated race bar — motorsport identity, wall of screens. The closest thing the Highveld has to a purpose-built F1 hangout. Put Ridgeway first for GP Sundays when you want race noise, not a soccer-pub afterthought.
- Best for: Dedicated motorsport / F1 race days.
- View Ridgeway Racebar on LeagueSports
2. Benchwarmers Sports Bar, Rosebank
Central Rosebank multi-sport bar with motorsport on Watch. Reliable when quali and the race stack against rugby or PSL. Generator / inverter backup listed — useful for long GP afternoons under load-shedding.
- Best for: Central Joburg F1 crowds and early/late sessions.
- View Benchwarmers Sports Bar on LeagueSports
3. Time Out Sports Bar, Kyalami
Kyalami motorsport corridor pub culture. Natural hang when the circuit neighbourhood is buzzing on race weekend — motorsport listed under Watch.
- Best for: Kyalami / Midrand Grand Prix weekends.
- View Time Out Sports Bar on LeagueSports
4. Hooters Fourways, Fourways
Eighteen screens including motorsport. Volume and northern-suburbs parking for GP Sundays when you need every session visible.
- Best for: Fourways multi-screen Grand Prix groups.
- View Hooters Fourways on LeagueSports
5. Hennie's Randburg, Ferndale
SuperSport partner with 11 screens. Dependable for live F1 sessions without a speciality race-bar trip west of the M1.
- Best for: Randburg multi-screen F1.
- View Hennie's Randburg on LeagueSports
6. Beer Park Sandton, Sandown
Sandton beer garden listing motorsport. Open-air option for afternoon races when the Highveld weather cooperates.
- Best for: Sandton outdoor race watch.
- View Beer Park Sandton on LeagueSports
7. Tigers Milk Waterfall Walk, Waterfall
Waterfall screens for soccer, rugby, and motorsport. Northern corridor convenience for Sunday races without Fourways traffic.
- Best for: Waterfall / Midrand F1 days.
- View Tigers Milk Waterfall Walk on LeagueSports
Upcoming Grands Prix on LeagueSports
Next F1 races already wired with startsAt—open the event page to follow the fixture and find screening venues:
- Azerbaijan Grand Prix — 26 Sep 2026 (SAST afternoon)
- Singapore Grand Prix — 11 Oct 2026
- United States Grand Prix — 25 Oct 2026
- Mexico City Grand Prix — 1 Nov 2026
Find where to watch → Browse all events · Watch · Motorsport
More Joburg watch guides
Also see our broader pick of best sports bars in Johannesburg for multi-sport nights beyond F1—and Benchwarmers when you want a central motorsport-capable table.
FAQs
Do Joburg bars show early-morning Grands Prix (SAST)?
Often yes at specialist and SuperSport partners—but Asian races can start before typical opening hours. Confirm overnight / early hours on the venue page before you commit. Filter Watch · Motorsport for who's listing motorsport this weekend.
Where's the best dedicated F1 / race bar in Johannesburg?
Start with Ridgeway Racebar—it's the live dedicated race-bar listing with motorsport identity. For a central alternative, Benchwarmers Sports Bar in Rosebank carries motorsport on Watch; Time Out Sports Bar sits on the Kyalami corridor.
Should I book for big GPs like Vegas, Qatar or Abu Dhabi?
Yes—for night races, season finales and title deciders, especially at Ridgeway and busy Fourways spots. Quieter mid-season races are often walk-in; still check WhatsApp or phone on the venue page. Follow the fixture on Events so you're not inventing a start time.
What about generators / load-shedding during a race?
Ask before you sit down for a three-hour GP. Benchwarmers lists generator / inverter backup; other venues may have UPS for screens—confirm on the day. Prefer motorsport-listed bars via Watch · Motorsport.
Find an F1 screening venue
Ready to pick a bar? Open any venue above, follow the next GP from Events, or browse Watch · Motorsport for Joburg screening venues—then follow the fixture, don't invent one.