Where to watch Formula 1 Grand Prix races in Pattaya
Watching the Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix races in Pattaya is highly feasible and popular among motorsport fans, thanks to the city’s large expat community (especially Brits and Aussies) and dedicated sports bars. Pattaya has several reliable venues that show live F1 sessions (practice, qualifying, sprints, and full races) on big screens, often with English commentary. Here’s everything you need to know for the 2026 season (new era with 100% sustainable fuels, revised power units, active aero, and 24 races).
Next Formula 1 Grand Prix races to watch in Pattaya in October 2026
United States Grand Prix Sunday 25th October 2026 in Austin Texas. Race time in Pattaya starts 3am Monday 26th October 2026.
Best Sports Bars in Pattaya to Watch F1
Pattaya’s top venues are central (Soi Buakhao/LK Metro) or Jomtien – expat-friendly, multiple HD screens/projectors, sound on, and confirmed F1 coverage (especially I-Rovers, which is a standout for motorsports). Here are the key spots:
Robin Hood Tavern
Location and Map link
The Avenue Shopping Mall, Second Road
Restaurant type
English Pub. Opens at 7am for prelims; reliable for F1; family-friendly gastropub. Beer prices 80–150 (craft beers higher)
Food Highlights at The Robin Hood
European/English & Thai; popular: Full English breakfast, Sunday carvery/roast, steakhouse steaks, pies (e.g., Guinness steak pie).
Always check their Facebook pages for the specific event, as schedules can vary for big PPVs.
The Robin Hood Tavern accept credit cards with 3% surcharge.
The Sportsman Pub
Location and Map link
Soi 13, Beach Road
Restaurant type
Opens early (from 8am) for fights; multiple screens; traditional British pub vibe. Beer prices 80–140 (local draught ~100–120)
Food Highlights at The Sportsman
English & Thai dishes, all-day breakfast; popular: Sunday roasts/carvery, fish & chips, pies, burgers.
Hemingways Pattaya
Location and Map Link
Just off Pattaya Second Road – Google Map location
Restaurant Type
The largest sports bar in Pattaya with 25 TV screens, indoors or front outdoor terrace
Food Highlights at Hemingway’s Pattaya
Breakfast available until 2pm. Daily specials. Thai food. Burgers, Pizza, Steaks, Bangers and Mash, Pasta, Homemade Pies.
I-Rovers Sports Bar
Location and Map link
Soi LK Metro, Central Pattaya (33/126 Moo 10)
Restaurant type
Pattaya’s #1 sports bar and “Home of Sport”; 21+ large HD TVs + 120-inch projector; multiple satellite feeds for live sports; opens long hours; lively expat/Aussie crowd; pool tables, darts. Has Accommodations – rooms from 650 Thb per night.
Food Highlights at i-Rovers
Western/Aussie pub grub: Burgers, pizzas, steaks, hearty portions; highlights include classic Aussie burgers, loaded pizzas, and all-day breakfasts.
The Nest Sports Bar
Location and Map link
Soi Diana Inn (2nd Road), Central Pattaya
Restaurant type
Dedicated sports bar with multiple large TVs (indoor AC + open-air balcony); shows live AFL; relaxed vibe; popular among footy fans. Have rooms from 1000 Thb per night.
Food Highlights at Robins Nest (The Nest)
Best Sports Bars in Jomtien to Watch F1
Jomtien Beach is about just under 4km from Pattaya Beach. You can easily get a songthaew (a shared public taxi) for 15 THB, takes around 15 minutes.
Booties Sports Bar
Open 8am – 1am 7 days a week.
Location and Map link
Located quite a way up the hill away from the beach. A fair hike down to get to beach road (20 minutes or more) 0 – Google Map location of Bootie’s
Restaurant Type
The latest Sports Bar to open in the Pattaya / Jomtien, opened in August 2026. A large venue, with multiple levels and plenty of large TV screens and a massive screen right at the front of the bar. Confirmed that they show Formula One live during opening hours.
Booties does not have a website yet so no link to their food menu.
Food Highlights at Booties
The food at Booties is all the same at all the sports bars, pub food, pizza, burgers, Thai food etc. I haven’t tried there yet!
The Clubhouse
Location and Map link
Beach Road – a fair way down Jomtien Beach (20 minutes walk from the main interection into Beach Road – Google Map location of The Clubhouse Jomtien
Restaurant type
Same same as all the others food wise. They have 2 pool tables on the right side of the bar. Plenty of TV screens, large outdoor undercover verander at the front.
Food Highlights at The Clubhouse
Thai Omlette 70 Baht, Egg Fried Rice 70 THB – Delicious!
Fraser’s Pub
Fraser’s Pub is open 7 days a week from 8am – 11pm
Location and Map link
Jomtien Located far from Jomtien Beach – almost at the top of the hill, on the main road half way back to Pattaya. You can get a Songthaew open back public transport from Pattaya in around 15 minutes for 15 THB.
Restaurant type
12 large screens; popular for breakfast. 80–120 (draught/happy hour deals common)
Food Highlights at Fraser’s
Big menu of Western & Thai; popular: Full breakfast specials (e.g., Big Breaky ~209 THB), Aussie pies, beer can chicken, steaks.
Bar snacks and Western comfort food: Burgers, wings, loaded nachos; highlights include crispy chicken wings, loaded nachos, and hearty bar burgers.
Practical Tips for Watching F1 in Pattaya
- Check ahead: Bars post schedules on Facebook (search bar name + “F1 schedule” or “sports schedule”). Message to confirm sound/commentary – most do for F1.
- Atmosphere: Expat-heavy (Aussies/Brits), tourists, locals. Gets buzzing for big races (e.g., Monaco, Singapore) – arrive early for seats!
- Food & Drinks: Pub classics (burgers, pies, steaks), Thai options, cheap beers (Singha, Chang, Leo ~70-100 THB), happy hours common.
- Alternatives: Stream on beIN SPORTS CONNECT app via phone/hotel TV (subscription needed; cast to smart TV/Chromecast if hotel allows).
- Location tip: Central Pattaya (Soi Buakhao/LK Metro) is easiest – baht bus/Grab access. Jomtien is quieter but excellent.
F1 Broadcast in Thailand (2025/26 Season)
F1 rights in Thailand are held by beIN Sports (continuing from previous seasons). Coverage includes:
- All practice, qualifying, sprints, and races.
- Broadcast on beIN Sports channels (e.g., beIN Sports 1/2) via TrueVisions cable/satellite.
- Streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT app/website (subscription ~THB 249/month for standard package, up to higher tiers for full access).
Most Pattaya sports bars subscribe to beIN/TrueVisions or international feeds and show every session live. For early/late races (e.g., European GPs often 8pm–2am local time; Asian/Australian GPs afternoon/evening), bars open early or extend hours.
Enjoy the high-speed action with a cold one in the tropics.
Upcoming Formula One Races in 2026 to watch in Pattaya
Mexico Grand Prix Sunday 1st November 2026 in Mexico City. Race time in Pattaya starts 4am Monday 2nd November 2026.
Brazil Grand Prix Sunday 8th November 2026 in São Paulo. Race time in Pattaya starts 1am Monday 9th November 2026.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Saturday 21st November 2026. Race time in Pattaya starts 12pm Sunday 22nd November 2026 – lunchtime session!
Qatar Grand Prix TBC Sunday 29th November 2026. Race time in Pattaya starts 00:01 Monday 30th November 2026.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix TBC Sunday 6th December 2026. Race time in Pattaya 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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