Live Formula 2 TV & Broadcast Schedule

Formula 2 is the primary feeder series to Formula 1. It's where the next generation of F1 drivers prove themselves before getting the call up. The 2026 season features 14 rounds, starting in Australia on March 6-8 and ending in Abu Dhabi in December. The season is in full swing, with the championship battle heating up.

What F2 is about

F2 is the final step before Formula 1. All cars are identical, so driver talent makes the difference. The weekend format includes practice, qualifying, a sprint race, and a feature race. The sprint race is shorter and has reversed grid rules to shake things up. The feature race is longer and includes a mandatory pit stop. The champion gets a Super License and often moves up to F1. The grid is full of young drivers from F1 academies and independent teams.

2026 calendar

The 2026 season runs 14 rounds, all supporting Formula 1 weekends. The calendar starts in Australia on March 6-8. Rounds follow in China, Japan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Monaco, Spain, Canada, Austria, Great Britain, Belgium, Italy, and Singapore. The season ends in Abu Dhabi in December. Each round features two races, so there are 28 races across the season.

Viewership

F2 viewership has grown alongside F1's popularity. The series is broadcast in over 150 countries. The feature races draw the biggest audiences, especially when top prospects are battling for the title. Hardcore F1 fans watch F2 to see who's coming up next. The series is also heavily scouted by F1 teams and academies.

Streaming options in the US

In a significant 2026 shift, Apple TV+ holds exclusive rights in the US for Formula 1, which extends to F2 coverage with practice and select sessions. F1 TV Pro provides live, uninterrupted streaming of all F2 sessions. ESPN and ESPN+ also broadcast F2 races and sessions via digital platforms.

Streaming options in the UK and Ireland

Sky Sports F1 is the primary home of F2 in the UK, offering live coverage of all practice, qualifying, sprint, and feature races. NOW offers flexible, non-contract access to Sky Sports F1 content.

Streaming options in Canada

TSN and RDS hold the broadcasting rights for F2 coverage in Canada. Streaming is available through TSN+ and RDS apps.

Streaming options in Europe

Coverage varies across Europe. DAZN covers F2 in Spain, Switzerland, and Austria. Viaplay covers Scandinavia, Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium. Sky Sport provides coverage in Germany and Italy. Canal+ broadcasts F2 in France. Arena Sport serves the Balkans region. ANT1+ covers Greece. M4 Sport covers Hungary.

International streaming options

F1 TV Pro is available in many regions worldwide to stream all F2 sessions live. The official Formula 2 YouTube channel provides free highlights of sprint and feature races. In Latin America, ESPN and Disney+ provide coverage. In Brazil, BandSports is the broadcaster. In the Middle East and North Africa, beIN Sports holds the rights. In Australia, Fox Sports and Kayo Sports cover F2.

Current season

The 2026 F2 season kicked off in Australia on March 6-8. The championship runs through 14 rounds, ending in Abu Dhabi in December. The driver and team championships are updated after each round. The champion earns a Super License and a likely seat in F1 for 2027. The grid features drivers from the Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, Alpine, McLaren, and Sauber academies, plus independent entries.