2026 Bathurst 6 Hour Full Schedule: Dates, Race Times, How to watch
The 2026 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour marks the milestone 10th running of this popular Easter weekend production car endurance race at Australia's iconic Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales.
As one of the country's premier motorsport events for Group 3E Series Production Cars (with various classes based on performance and modifications), the event has grown rapidly in stature, drawing massive grids and a mix of professional drivers, amateurs, and enthusiasts.
Held over the Easter long weekend from Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour features three full days of intense on-track action. The main 6-hour race — the centerpiece — starts at 11:15 AM on Easter Sunday (April 5) and runs until 5:15 PM (local AEST time), testing teams' strategy, reliability, and driver changes on the demanding 6.213 km public road circuit famous for its elevation changes, high-speed straights like Conrod, and technical sections.
When is Bathurst 6 Hour?
The 2026 event (the 10th running) takes place over the Easter long weekend from Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5, 2026.
The main 6-hour race starts at 11:15 AM on Sunday, April 5 and finishes at 5:15 PM (local time, AEST).
Where is Bathurst 6 Hour?
The event is held at the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit (also known as Bathurst or "The Mountain") in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.
The track is a 6.213 km public road circuit used temporarily for motorsport events, famous for its challenging layout including Conrod Straight and the Dipper.
How to watch Bathurst 6 Hour?
An expanded broadcast package is available for 2026, with coverage across multiple platforms:
Fox Sports / Kayo Sports (Australia): Extensive live coverage, including from ~11:45 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday (April 4) and from ~9:15 AM to 5:30 PM on Sunday (race day). Kayo offers streaming options for subscribers.
SBS (free-to-air and SBS On Demand): Coverage from 1:00 PM AEDT on Saturday, plus the full 6-hour main race live on Sunday. The main race is available as a live stream on SBS On Demand (free). Qualifying may also be streamed.
Additional options include live timing, replays, and potential streams via the official event website (bathurst6hour.com.au/schedule/tv or event-info sections).
Full 2026 Bathurst 6 Hour Schedule: Practice, Qualifying & 6-Hour Race Times
All times in local AEDT/AEST;
Friday, April 3
7:00–7:10: Commence Circuit Closure
7:15–7:40: Saloon Car Nationals – Practice 1 (25 min)
7:50–8:10: Super TT – Practice 1 (20 min)
8:20–9:00: Bathurst 6 Hour – B1, B2, C, D & E Classes – Practice 1 (40 min)
9:10–9:50: Bathurst 6 Hour – X, A1 & A2 Classes – Practice 1 (40 min)
10:00–10:20: Circuit Excel Racing Association – Practice 1 (20 min)
10:25–10:50: Aussie Racing Cars – Practice (25 min)
11:00–11:30: Trans Am Cup – Practice (30 min)
11:40–12:40: Bathurst 6 Hour – Practice 2 (1 hour, all classes combined)
12:45–12:55: Commence Circuit Opening
12:55–13:35: Residents Access
13:35–13:45: Commence Circuit Closure
13:50–14:10: Super TT – Practice 2 (20 min)
14:15–14:35: Circuit Excel Racing Association – Practice 2 (20 min)
14:45–15:10: Aussie Racing Cars – Qualifying (25 min)
15:20–15:50: Trans Am Cup – Qualifying (30 min)
16:00–16:25: Saloon Car Nationals – Qualifying (25 min)
16:30–16:50: Super TT – Qualifying (20 min)
17:00–18:00: Bathurst 6 Hour – Practice 3 (1 hour, all classes)
18:15–18:30: Commence Circuit Opening
Saturday, April 4
7:00–7:10: Commence Circuit Closure
7:15–7:35: Circuit Excel Racing Association – Qualifying (20 min)
7:40–8:05: Saloon Car Nationals – Race 1 (25 min)
8:15–8:40: Super TT – Race 1 (25 min)
8:50–9:15: Aussie Racing Cars – Race 1 (25 min)
9:25–9:55: Circuit Excel Racing Association – Race 1 (30 min)
10:05–10:45: Bathurst 6 Hour – Practice 4 (40 min)
10:50–11:00: Commence Circuit Opening
11:00–11:40: Residents Access
11:40–11:50: Commence Circuit Closure
11:55–12:20: Super TT – Race 2 (25 min)
12:30–12:55: Aussie Racing Cars – Race 2 (25 min)
13:05–13:35: Trans Am Cup – Race 1 (30 min)
13:45–14:05: Bathurst 6 Hour – Qualifying 1 (20 min)
14:15–14:35: Bathurst 6 Hour – Qualifying 2 (20 min)
14:45–15:10: Circuit Excel Racing Association – Race 2 (25 min)
15:20–15:45: Aussie Racing Cars – Race 3 (25 min)
15:55–16:25: Trans Am Cup – Race 2 (30 min)
16:30–16:55: Super TT – Race 3 (25 min)
17:05–17:30: Saloon Car Nationals – Race 2 (25 min)
17:35–17:50: Promoter Demo (15 min)
18:00–18:15: Commence Circuit Opening
Sunday, April 5
7:00–7:10: Commence Circuit Closure
7:15–7:45: Saloon Car Nationals – Race 3 (30 min)
7:55–8:15: Bathurst 6 Hour – Warm Up (20 min)
8:25–9:00: Circuit Excel Racing Association – Race 3 (35 min)
9:05–9:20: Promoter Demo (15 min)
9:25–9:50: Aussie Racing Cars – Race 4 (25 min)
10:00–10:30: Trans Am Cup – Race 3 (30 min)
11:15–17:15: Bathurst 6 Hour – Race (6 hours)
17:25–17:40: Commence Circuit Opening
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