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F1 Sprint Race Today: US Grand Prix start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

Here's all you need to know about Saturday's sprint race at the US Grand Prix

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Saturday 18 October 2025 12:00 Updated: 13:07

The F1 sprint returns today – Saturday, October 18 – during the 2025 US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

Eight extra points are on offer for the winner of Saturday's sprint, with every point crucial in Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris' title battle.

22 points separate the two McLaren stars in the drivers' standings, with Max Verstappen lurking close by and 41 points behind Norris.

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Will McLaren dominate in COTA after winning the constructors' title last time out, or will Verstappen continue to ruin the papaya party.

Find out when and how you can watch Saturday's sprint race in your region below!

What time is F1 sprint today?

Please see below for the start times converted to your local time zone:

Local time (CT): 12pm
United States Eastern (ET): 1pm
United States Central (CT): 12pm
United States Mountain (MT): 11am
United States Pacific (PT): 10am

TV and live streaming options

In the United States, this weekend's US Grand Prix sprint action is being shown live on ESPNNEWS and ESPN+.

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries.

F1 international broadcasters

United States: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Mexico: Fox Sports Mexico, Televisa
Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
Italy: Sky Italia
Belgium: RTBF, Play Sports
Netherlands: Viaplay, Viaplay Xtra
Spain: DAZN F1
Canada: RDS, RDS 2, TSN, Noovo
Germany: Sky Deutschland, RTL
France: Canal+
Singapore: beIN SPORTS
China: CCTV, Shanghai TV, Guangdong TV, Tencent
Japan: Fuji TV, DAZN
Hungary: M4 (MTVA Sports Channel)
Brazil: Bandeirantes, Bandsports
Austria: Servus TV, ORF
Middle East & Turkey: beIN SPORTS
Africa: SuperSport
India: FanCode
Latin America: ESPN