How to Watch the 2026 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on DIRECTV and Apple TV: Saturday, Nov. 21
By AmericanTV.com editorial team |
The 2026 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix starts Saturday, November 21 at 8 p.m. Pacific, 11 p.m. Eastern. Formula 1’s official timetable and Apple’s current schedule agree on that start time. In the United States, the full race is available through Apple TV with an eligible subscription.
See the São Paulo Grand Prix guide for the preceding race and our DIRECTV Apple TV coverage guide for the provider integration.
Las Vegas race-weekend schedule
| Session | Pacific time | Eastern time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 — Thursday, Nov. 19 | 4:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| Practice 2 — Thursday, Nov. 19 | 8 p.m. | 11 p.m. |
| Practice 3 — Friday, Nov. 20 | 4:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| Qualifying — Friday, Nov. 20 | 8 p.m. | 11 p.m. |
| Grand Prix — Saturday, Nov. 21 | 8 p.m. | 11 p.m. |
The published race distance is 50 laps of the 6.201-kilometer Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Schedules remain subject to change. Use the current Formula 1 or Apple event listing close to race day and account for the time zone shown on your device.
Watching on Apple TV in the United States
Apple’s U.S. Formula 1 page lists coverage of every Grand Prix, practice, qualifying and Sprint session with an Apple TV subscription. Open the current F1 event listing in the Apple TV app or a supported browser and confirm your account has access before the session begins.
The Apple TV app and an Apple TV subscription are different things: installing the app alone does not establish entitlement. Device compatibility and playback features vary. This guide does not promise that the full Grand Prix is free or that every alternative feed is available on every device.
Can you watch with DIRECTV?
DIRECTV advertises Apple TV access as an add-on and integrated way to find Formula 1. Check whether your specific DIRECTV account is eligible and follow its current activation and billing instructions. An Apple TV subscription is separate unless your offer explicitly includes it.
Use the current DIRECTV guide or Apple TV listing to locate the race. Channel positions may change between events, so confirm the actual race entry in your guide. Customers billed through another platform should check their account’s current add-on options before buying anything twice.
Plan for a late start
Eastern viewers should be ready at 11 p.m. Saturday. Check available recording or replay options for your subscription if you cannot watch live. A scheduled recording and an on-demand replay may have different availability rules, so confirm the actual event entry rather than assuming either is included.
Compare DIRECTV options or call 1-855-690-9884 for television package questions. U.S. viewing rights, account eligibility and schedules can change.
Details reviewed October 30, 2026 using Formula 1, Apple and DIRECTV sources.