Where to watch Formula 1 Grand Prix races in Jakarta
Watching Formula 1 Grand Prix races in Jakarta is easy and popular, especially among expats, locals, and tourists who follow motorsport. Jakarta has a decent number of international sports bars and pubs (mostly in South Jakarta, Kemang, Senopati, and SCBD) that show live F1 sessions (practice, qualifying, sprints, full races) on big screens with English commentary.
Here’s everything you need to know for the 2026 F1 season.
Upcoming F1 Race to watch in Jakarta in October 2026
United States Grand Prix Sunday 25th October 2026 in Austin Texas. Race time in Jakarta starts 3am Monday 26th October 2026.
Best Sports Bars in Jakarta to Watch F1
\The strongest concentration is in South Jakarta (Kemang, Senopati, SCBD) and Central Jakarta (Menteng area). These venues are known to show F1 reliably.
Eastern Promise Irish Pub
Location and Map link
Kemang
(South Jakarta – Jl. Kemang Selatan No. 99)
Restaurant type
Classic Irish pub with multiple large HD TVs; shows all major sports including F1 races live; lively expat crowd, English commentary; pool tables, darts; often packed for big GPs
Food Highlights at Eastern Promise
Irish/Western pub classics: Fish & chips, pies, bangers & mash; highlights include authentic fish & chips, hearty shepherd’s pie, and Sunday roasts
Jaya Pub
Location and Map link
Menteng, Central Jakarta
Restaurant type
Old-school expat favorite; screens F1 and opens early.
Food Highlights at Jaya Pub
Pub grub, Indonesian options
Cazbar
Location and Map link
Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta
(Kantor Taman E3.3, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Barat)
Restaurant type
European-style cafe & sports bar; multiple large screens; shows F1, MotoGP, football, rugby (confirmed on their website as a sports viewing venue); casual vibe, pool table, live music; good for groups and race weekends
Food Highlights at Cazbar
Western pub food: Burgers, pizzas, sandwiches; highlights include gourmet burgers, thin-crust pizzas, and sharing plates
Brew & Barrel Senayan City
Location and Map link
Senayan City Mall, South Jakarta (LG Floor, Crystal Lagoon area)
Restaurant type
Popular sports bar & microbrewery; multiple screens; shows major sports including F1/MotoGP (confirmed via their website and local event listings); lively atmosphere, craft beer focus; great for international sports fans
Food Highlights at Brewerkz
Craft beer-focused pub grub: Gourmet burgers, pizzas, sharing plates; highlights include premium burgers, thin-crust pizzas, and hearty sharing platters
Practical Tips for Watching F1 in Jakarta
- Check ahead: Bars post schedules on Facebook/Instagram. Message them to confirm — most will show F1.
- Atmosphere: Expat-heavy (Brits/Aussies), tourists, locals. Gets very busy for Monaco, Singapore, Abu Dhabi — book tables if possible.
- Food & Drinks: Pub classics (burgers, wings, steaks), Indonesian options, affordable beers (~IDR 40,000–80,000), happy hours common.
- Alternatives: Stream on beIN SPORTS CONNECT via phone/hotel TV (cast to smart TV/Chromecast).
- Location tip: Kemang & Senopati are the F1 hubs — easy Grab/GoJek access, lively nightlife.
F1 Broadcast in Indonesia (2026 Season)
- Rights holder: beIN Sports (channels 1 & 2 via cable/satellite providers like MNC Vision, Transvision, First Media, Nexmedia, or IndiHome).
- Streaming: beIN SPORTS CONNECT app/website (subscription ~IDR 150,000–300,000/month).
- F1 TV Pro is geo-blocked in Indonesia.
- Most good sports bars in Jakarta subscribe to beIN or have international satellite feeds and will show every session live. They open early for European races (late night/early morning Jakarta time) or extend hours for Asian/Australian GPs.
2026 F1 Season Overview & Jakarta Viewing Times
- 24 races (starts March 6–8 Australia, ends December 4–6 Abu Dhabi), new Madrid street circuit debut.
- Jakarta time (WIB, UTC+7): 4 hours behind Australian AEDT, 7 hours ahead of UK BST (summer), 8 hours ahead of CET (winter).
- Typical race start times in Jakarta:
Enjoy the races!
Upcoming F1 races to watch in Jakarta 2026:
Mexico Grand Prix Sunday 1st November 2026 in Mexico City. Race time in Jakarta starts 4am Monday 2nd November 2026.
Brazil Grand Prix Sunday 8th November 2026 in São Paulo. Race time in Jakarta starts 1am Monday 9th November 2026.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Saturday 21st November 2026. Race time in Jakarta starts 12pm Sunday 22nd November 2026 – lunchtime session!
Qatar Grand Prix TBC Sunday 29th November 2026. Race time in Jakarta starts 00:01 Monday 30th November 2026.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix TBC Sunday 6th December 2026. Race time in Jakarta starts 9pm Sunday 6th December 2026.
F1 Grand Prix will be back March 2027
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Last updated 12th October 2026
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