Here’s your full F1 Montreal schedule for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix. The timetable below includes different time zones for the GP start time for people tuning in from other countries.
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix takes place from Friday 22nd May to Sunday 24th May. The event features a sprint race this year.
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Canadian Grand Prix race weekend format
The Canadian Grand Prix is a sprint weekend this year. That means the weekend format is as follows:
Friday
- First practice session (60 mins)
- Sprint Qualifying (44 mins)
Saturday
- Sprint (60 mins)
- Qualifying – Q1 / Q2 / Q3 (60 mins)
Sunday
- Race (70 laps or 120 mins)
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2026 Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying time
Qualifying for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will start at 16:00 local circuit time on Saturday 23rd May. Qualifying will be split in to three sessions, Q1, Q2 and Q3, which will last for a total of 60 minutes.
2026 Canadian Grand Prix start time
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will start at 16:00 local circuit time on Sunday 24th May. It will last for either 70 laps or 120 minutes, whichever is shorter.
F1 Montreal schedule 2026
Below is the F1 Montreal schedule for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend. The timings shown are the local circuit times in Montreal, in the Central Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) zone.
| 2026 Monaco Grand Prix Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Friday 22nd May 2026 | |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Formula 1 First Practice Session - FP1 |
| 16:30 - 17:14 | Formula 1 Sprint Qualifying |
| Saturday 23rd May 2026 | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Formula 1 Sprint |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Formula 1 Qualifying Q1 Q2 Q3 |
| Sunday 24th May 2026 | |
| 16:00 | Formula 1 Grand Prix - Race |
What time is the Montreal F1 race in my country?
The Montreal F1 race will start at 16:00 local time (EDT) and will last for either 70 laps or 2 hours.
Below are the times for all the Canadian Grand Prix practice, qualifying and race sessions in a number of different time zones.
| Session | Montreal Local Time (EDT) |
Pacific Time (PT) |
Central Time (CT) |
UK Time (BST) |
European Time (CEST) |
Australian Eastern Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 12:30 - 22 May | 09:30 | 11:30 | 17:30 | 18:30 | 02:30 +1 |
| Sprint Qualifying | 16:30 - 22 May | 13:30 | 15:30 | 21:30 | 22:30 | 06:30 +1 |
| Sprint | 12:00 - 23 May | 09:00 | 11:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 02:00 +1 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - 23 May | 13:00 | 15:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 06:00 +1 |
| Race | 16:00 - 24 May | 13:00 | 15:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 06:00 +1 |
What channel is the Canadian GP on?
UK viewers will be able to watch live coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix practice sessions, qualifying and race on Sky Sports F1 if they have a paid subscription to that channel.
USA viewers will be able to watch it on ESPN with a subscription.
Coverage and pre-race build up usually begins around 60 to 90 minutes before the Canadian GP start time.
Highlights of the race will be available to view for free in the UK on Channel 4 on Sunday evening.
International broadcast information can be found on the official Formula 1 website.
Gate opening times
If you’re lucky enough to be attending the Canadian Grand Prix in person it’s important to know what time to arrive so you stand a good chance of getting a decent view.
2026 F1 Montreal spectator gate opening times:
- Friday – 8:30am
- Saturday – 7:30am
- Sunday – 8:30am
F1 Montreal support races
In 2025 the support races so far confirmed for the Canadian Grand Prix were:
- F1 Academy
| Friday 7th June | |
|---|---|
| 09:05 - 09:45 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America - First Practice Session |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Ferrari Challenge - First Practice Session |
| 11:15 - 11:45 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America - Second Practice Session |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | FIA - F1 Car Presentation |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | FORMULA 1 - FIRST PRACTICE SESSION |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Ferrari Challenge - Second Practice Session |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Formula 1 - Teams' Press Conference |
| 15:40 - 16:30 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 15:40 - 16:30 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | FORMULA 1 - SECOND PRACTICE SESSION |
| 18:30 - 18:50 | Ferrari Challenge - Third Practice Session |
| 19:15 - 20:45 | F1 Experiences - F1 Experiences Track Tour & Trophy Photo |
| 20:00 - 20:45 | F1 Experiences - F1 Experiences Pit Lane Walk |
| Saturday 8th June | |
|---|---|
| 08:15 - 08:45 | Ferrari Challenge - First Qualifying Session |
| 09:15 - 09:45 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America - Qualifying Session |
| 10:20 - 10:50 | Ferrari Challenge - Second Qualifying Session |
| 11:10 - 11:40 | Formula 1 - Team Pit Stop Practice |
| 11:10 - 11:55 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 11:10 - 11:55 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | FORMULA 1 - THIRD PRACTICE SESSION |
| 14:00 - 14:35 | Ferrari Challenge - First Race (18 Laps or 30 Mins) |
| 14:45 - 15:35 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 14:45 - 15:35 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | FORMULA 1 - QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Formula 1 - Press Conference |
| 17:55 - 18:40 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America - First Race (40 Mins +1 Lap) |
| 18:55 - 19:55 | F1 Experiences - F1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo |
| Sunday 9th June | |
|---|---|
| 09:40 - 10:25 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America - 2nd Race (40 Mins +1 Lap) |
| 10:55 - 11:30 | Ferrari Challenge - Second Race (18 Laps or 30 Mins) |
| 11:55 - 12:55 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 11:55 - 12:55 | Paddock Club - Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Formula 1 - Drivers' Parade |
| 13:46 - 13:48 | Formula 1 - National Anthem |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | FORMULA 1 - GRAND PRIX (70 LAPS OR 120 MINS) |
Thanks for all this useful information Alex! I’m stoked to be attending my first GP this summer in Montreal and your page as been valuable so far. Do you know when the schedule will be out for this year’s GP weekend now that F1 Academy will be participating for the first time? Thanks!
Hi Dominic, glad it has been useful! The full schedule should be available a couple of weeks before the race weekend.
Alex! Thank you so much for all of the detailed info and tips on Montreal 2025!
I have a question on Grandstand 1 and Grandstand 11 seating(s). When the gates open will ticket holders have all day access to assigned sections/seating?
Also, are the bleacher seats in Grandstand 11 specifically assigned? Or are the tickets for just assigned rows.
Thanks for getting back!
Hi Kathy. Yes your ticket will get you access to your assigned seats all day long. And the seats are specifically assigned numbers, not just rows. Hope that helps!