Where to watch Formula 1 Grand Prix race in Bali
Watching Formula 1 (F1) in Bali is a great experience for motorsport fans, with the island’s vibrant expat and tourist scene offering plenty of dedicated sports bars that show every Grand Prix live on big screens, often with English commentary and a lively atmosphere. Bali’s bars cater to a mix of locals, tourists, and expats, and many open early or stay late for races due to time differences (Indonesia is on WITA, UTC+8 for Bali — races vary from early morning for European GPs to afternoon/evening for Asian/Australian ones). As of the 2026 season (with new sustainable fuels, revised power units, and active aero regulations), here’s everything you need to know.
Next Formula 1 Grand Prix race to watch in Bali in October 2026
United States Grand Prix Sunday 25th October 2026 in Austin Texas. Race time in Bali starts 4am Monday 26th October 2026.
Best Sports Bars in Seminyak to Watch F1
Bali’s top spots are mostly in Seminyak and Canggu (beach/expat hubs) — easy to reach by Grab/gojek. They guarantee F1 coverage (all sessions) if requested, with multiple HD screens/projectors, sound on, and packed crowds for big races like Monaco or Singapore GP. Arrive early!
The GOAT – The Pub
Location and Map link
Seminyak – Eat Street, Jl. Kayu Aya – 10 minute walk from Seminyak Square
Restaurant type
Aussie owned, trendy two-level sports bar with 19+ HD screens and surround sound; premier spot for F1 (shows all sessions live), AFL, NRL, UFC, and more; lively expat crowd, often packed for races; open late with happy hours and great service
Food Highlights at The GOAT
Western/Aussie pub grub including burgers, pizzas, steaks, sausage sizzle, hearty comfort food, Thai options. The Fish and Chips is pretty good (not as good as back home).
Nirvana Sports Bar
Location and Map link
Seminyak – Jl. Kayu Aya – 4 minutes walk from Seminyak Square
Restaurant type
Vibrant, modern bar with 20+ large screens; dedicated to live sports including F1 Grand Prix, UFC, Premier League; high-energy atmosphere for race days, pool tables, air-conditioned; popular with tourists and expats
Food Highlights at Nirvana Sports Bar
Classic pub comfort food like homemade burgers (Australian beef), Sunday roasts, wings, pizzas, large portions. I can highly recommend their Aussie Burgers – that was a tasty burger.
Galaxy Sports Bar
Location and Map link
Seminyak – Jl. Dhyana Pura – south end of Seminyak, on the Legian / Double Six side.
Restaurant type
Multiple large screens; opens 9 AM–late; right in the heart of Seminyak, near Seminyak Square.
Food Highlights at Galaxy Sports Bar
Pub fare; standard bar food. I highly recommend their Bacon and Egg roll.
Lucky Day Sports Bar
Location and Map link
Seminyak – Jl. Camplung Tanduk – up from Double Six Beach
Restaurant type
Large sports bar – Two huge projector screens + HD TVs; opens 8:30 AM–late; top spot for UFC with sound.
Chicken Scnity very good!
Food Highlights at Lucky Day
Local Indonesian, pub meals, fresh seafood, western treats; popular: burgers, pizzas. ~50,000–80,000 (Bintang draught).
Forge Gastro Pub
Location and Map link
Seminyak – located at the northern section of Seminyak on Jalan Petitenget
Restaurant type
Forge Gasto Pub is located at the top end of Seminyak, just up from Jalan Petitenget, close to Kerobokan. Big screens; Open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. So open for all F1 races, practice sessions, and Sprint Races.
Food Highlights at Forge
Gastro pub meals; popular. Extensive food menu available 24 hours a day, breakfast, bites and snacks, fresh oysters. Loads of pub food like burgers, bangers and mash, meats pies, pork schnitzel, chicken parmi, steaks (imported from Australia), pizza, pasta, bbq ribs and Sunday roasts. Local beers ~40,000–60,000 (deals common).
Best Sports Bars in Sanur to Watch F1
The Place 2 Be Bar
Location and Map link
Sanur – Jl, Danau Poso – southern end of Sanur – 12 minutes walk from Hyatt Regency
Restaurant type
2 large TVs, 1 pool table, cheap cold beers. Cheapest beer in Sanur! 28,000Rp for a bottle of Bintang, 30,000Rp for Bintang on tap.
Food Highlights at The Place 2 Be Bar
No food is served at The Place 2 Be – just cheap beer – you can get food delivered from the local restaurants – Pizza N Go is 50 meters take away.
Jimmy’s Sports Bar & Restaurant
Location and Map link
Jl. Danau Toba No.20 Sanur – in the northern end of Sanur, close to the Sindhu Night Market – see Google Map Location
Bar Description
A very popular sports bar with 10 large TV screens. Show all major sporting events including the F1. Cheap beer – 34,000Rp for a bottle of Bintang.
Food Highlights at Jimmy’s Restaurant
A great range of Pub food and Indonesian food. I recommend the Soto Ayam – Indonesian chicken noodle soup.
Best Sports Bars in Kuta to Watch F1
Stadium Cafe Sport Bar
Location and Map link
Jl. Kartika Plaza – just along from Kuta Square – Google Map location
Restaurant type
The largest sports bar, not just in Kuta but all of Bali. With 14 large TV screens and 4 massive projector screens.
Large selection of cocktails and jelly shots.
Food Highlights at Stadium Cafe
A huge food menu with all the classic pub food plus location Indonsian and Asian dishes.
Royal Jack Sports Bar
Location and Map link
Kuta – Poppies Lane II – at front of the Barong Hotel
Restaurant type
Multiple screens across 2 levels + request-friendly
Food Highlights at Royal Jack
Australian & Indonesian pub classics, imported steaks. Great hot dogs.
Burjo’s Sport Bar
Location and Map link
Poppies Lane II – directly opposite Royal Jack Sports Bar – Google Map Location
Restaurant type
Formely Piggy’s Sports Bar (they still have the pink pig at the front door. Only have 4 screens for sports but lovely staff and a very popular bar. 2 pools tables free to use.
Food Highlights at Burjo’s
Small food menu with burgers, pasta, fish and chips and some Indo food. I recomment the Nasi Goreng Indonesian Fried Rice – only 50,000Rp ~ A$4.
Best Sports Bars in Canggu to Watch F1
The Bench Sports Bar
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
A lively sports bar on the hill heading down to Batu Bolong Beach with 1 pool table. Located across the road from Aston Canggu Beach Resort.
Food Highlights at The Bench Sports Bar
Good pub food – Burgers, chicken, Poutine, Mac and Cheese balls, Tacos.
Best Sports Bars in Legian to Watch F1
Y Sports Bar
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
The Legian Y Sports bar is the 2nd largest sports bar in Bali, a smidge smaller than Stadium Cafe in Kuta. 20+ TV screens plus a few extra-large projector screens; opens early; buzzing for Formula 1 races.
Food Highlights at Y Sports Bar
Western/Asian; popular: steaks, bangers & mash.
Best Sports Bars in Ubud to Watch F1
The Melting Pot Bar
Location and Map link
Ubud – Jl. Raya Pengosekan (Hanoman) No.22X – 8 minutes walk from Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Restaurant type
Multiple screens; opens early for big events;
Food Highlights at The Melting Pot
Saloon/pub fare; popular: steaks, ribs.
Practical Tips for Watching F1 in Bali
- Check ahead: Bars post schedules on Facebook/Instagram (search bar name + “F1 schedule”). Message to request specific sessions — most accommodate.
- Atmosphere: Expat-heavy (Aussies/Europeans), tourists, some locals. Loud cheers for overtakes/finishes — arrive early for big races!
- Food & Drinks: Pub classics + Indonesian options, cheap beers (Bintang ~IDR 30,000–50,000), happy hours common.
- Location tip: Seminyak/Canggu are easiest (beach vibes, walkable). Use Grab for quick rides (~IDR 50,000–100,000 between areas).
Can You Subscribe and Stream F1 to Your Own Device or Multicast on Hotel TV?
Yes, streaming is straightforward in Indonesia:
- Subscription Options:
- beIN SPORTS CONNECT: The primary way — subscribe online/app (~IDR 150,000–300,000/month for full sports package). Streams all F1 sessions in HD on phones, tablets, laptops, or smart TVs. English commentary available.
- F1TV: Not officially available (geo-blocked), but some use VPNs to access from supported countries (e.g., Netherlands) — subscribe to F1TV Pro (~USD 80/year) for live streams, onboard cams, replays. Risky due to blocks; not recommended as primary.
- Other: DAZN or local providers like Vidio/MNC Play may have limited F1 (check for 2026 rights updates), but beIN is the go-to.
- Streaming to Device: Download beIN SPORTS CONNECT app (iOS/Android) or use website — works on WiFi/mobile data (Bali’s WiFi is reliable in tourist areas/hotels). Cast to smart TVs via Chromecast/AirPlay.
- Multicast on Hotel TV: Possible if your hotel room has a smart TV or HDMI port:
- Use Chromecast/Fire Stick (plug in, connect to hotel WiFi) to mirror from your device/app.
- Many modern hotels (e.g., with Android TV) support direct app downloads or casting.
- Tip: Bring an HDMI cable/adapter for laptops/phones. Hotel WiFi speed varies (faster in luxury spots) — test for buffering.
Hotels in Bali with Sports Channels for F1
While not all hotels have dedicated sports channels, larger/luxury ones often include beIN Sports or MNC Sports/Transvision packages in rooms (via cable/satellite). From reviews, expat forums, and hotel sites, these are reliable for F1 (confirm at booking: “Do rooms have beIN Sports for Formula 1?”). Focus on Seminyak/Kuta/Canggu for proximity to bars.
- Grand Hyatt Bali (Nusa Dua): 5-star resort with in-room TVs including sports channels (beIN via TrueVisions equivalent); on-site Lila Cita Sports Bar shows F1 live.
- W Bali – Seminyak (Seminyak): Luxury Marriott with premium cable (international sports like beIN); smart TVs for streaming/casting; near top bars.
- Hard Rock Hotel Bali (Kuta): Rock-themed with Centerstage bar showing F1; rooms have sports channels in packages.
- Maya Sanur Resort & Spa (Sanur): Upscale with TVs including sports; good for casting/streaming.
- Hyatt Regency Bali (Sanur): Often has beIN/Sports; confirm for F1.
- General Tip: 4-5 star hotels (e.g., Four Seasons Jimbaran, Anantara Seminyak) typically offer the broadest channels — email to verify. Budget hotels rarely have them; use streaming instead.
Enjoy the high-speed thrills with a Bintang in hand.
F1 Broadcast in Indonesia (2025/26 Season)
F1 rights in Indonesia are held by beIN Sports (through at least 2025, likely extended for 2026). Coverage includes all practice sessions, qualifying, sprints, and full races, often with English commentary.
- Broadcast on beIN Sports channels via cable/satellite providers like MNC Vision or Transvision (premium packages).
- Streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT app/website (subscription required, ~IDR 150,000–300,000/month depending on plan).
- Note: F1TV Pro (official F1 streaming) is geo-blocked in Indonesia due to local rights — use beIN instead.
- Sports bars typically subscribe to beIN or international feeds to show races live.
The 2026 calendar has 24 races, starting March 6-8 in Australia (afternoon local time in Bali) and ending December 4-6 in Abu Dhabi (evening start). Check bar schedules or beIN for exact times.
Upcoming Formula One Races 2026 to watch in Bali:
Mexico Grand Prix Sunday 1st November 2026 in Mexico City. Race time in Bali starts 5am Monday 2nd November 2026.
Brazil Grand Prix Sunday 8th November 2026 in São Paulo. Race time in Bali starts 2am Monday 9th November 2026.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Saturday 21st November 2026. Race time in Bali starts 1pm Sunday 22nd November 2026 – lunchtime session!
Qatar Grand Prix TBC Sunday 29th November 2026. Race time in Bali starts 1am Monday 30th November 2026.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix TBC Sunday 6th December 2026. Race time in Bali starts 10pm Sunday 6th December 2026.
Last updated 12th October 2026
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