The most prestigious event on the 2023 Supercars schedule has arrived, and with it comes expanded options for watching or streaming on free-to-air Network Seven.
In honour of the 60th anniversary of iconic mountain race, Seven will begin broadcasting live at 9:50am (AEDT) on Friday, 6 October, and continue each day until the practices, qualifying, supports, top ten shootout and the Bathurst 1000 itself, has been run and won.
Channel Seven has not only extended the number of hours it will be covering the Great Race, the broadcaster have also integrated a digital hub aimed at engaging with viewers through-out the Bathurst 1000 weekend.
As such, the 2023 Bathurst 1000 promises action both on and off the track, and you won’t miss a key moment when watching live on 7, 7Mate or the 7Plus streaming platform.
Network Seven introduces Bathurst 1000 digital hub with free prizes
This season’s Bathurst 1000 is the tenth leg of the 2023 Repco Supercars Championship, and the first on free to air since Channel Seven covered the Townsville 500 in early July. That’s a full 90 days in between events, and it couldn’t come at a better time given the popularity of the race to conquer Mount Panorama.
Viewership of last year’s Bathurst 1000 was the highest in recent years, with the combined 1,884,000 people watching across free-to-air and Pay TV. Of that number, approximately 1,360,000 watched on Seven and 7Plus. A number that swelled to 1.89 million during the podium celebrations.
This year, that mark could go higher thanks to the expanded viewing options, and Seven’s enhanced digital features.
Network Seven have collaborated with Repco Supercars and Komo Technologies, to introduce a digital hub that will engage with viewers throughout the Bathurst 1000 weekend.
As such, the 7Plus online streaming platform will offer viewers a chance to vote for their favourite Bathurst from the past sixty years, and there will be enticing prizes up for grabs.
2023 Bathurst 1000 live coverage on Seven and 7Plus
Channel Seven’s live TV coverage of the 2023 Bathurst 1000 begins Friday at 10am and concludes at 5:30pm (AEDT). Saturday’s live broadcasting starts at 10am and wraps-up at 6:30pm (AEDT). While Sunday’s live coverage will kick off at 8am, and end at the podium, which should be sometime around 6:00pm (AEDT).
The broadcast team will be led by Mark Beretta and Mel McLaughlin, with commentary from Jack Perkins and Will Brown.
Emma Freedman will cover the scene from Mount Panorama, while Mark Larkham reports live from the pit lane with help from Chris Stubbs, Chad Neylon and Riana Crehan.
What time is the Bathurst 1000 live on Channel 7 today?
Channel 7, and in some instances 7Mate, will be providing the live terrestrial TV coverage. The 7Plus platform will be the digital live streaming destination.
The TV chart below includes the dates, times and key events for each day’s coverage in AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne), so be sure to adjust for local differences in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
| Bathurst 1000 | Date/Time | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Friday coverage | Fri 6 Oct, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm | Seven / 7Plus |
| Practice 3 | LIVE: 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Seven / 7Plus |
| Practice 4 | LIVE: 1:05 pm – 2:05 pm | Seven / 7Plus |
| Qualifying | LIVE: 4:15 pm – 4:55 pm | Seven / 7Plus |
| Saturday coverage | LIVE: Sat 7 Oct, 10:00 am – 6:30 pm | Seven / 7Plus |
| Practice 5 | LIVE: 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Seven / 7Plus |
| Practice 6 | LIVE: 1:05 pm – 2:05 pm | Seven / 7Plus |
| Top Ten Shootout | LIVE: 5:00 pm – 5:50 pm | Seven / 7Plus |
| Sunday coverage | LIVE: Sun 8 Oct, 8:00 am – 6:30 pm | Seven / 7Plus |
| Warm-up | LIVE: 8:00 am – 8:30 am | Seven / 7Plus |
| Bathurst 1000 race | LIVE: 11:15 am – 6:00 pm | Seven / 7Plus |
7Plus Bathurst 1000 streaming features and mobile devices
Accessing 7plus is available on a range of devices including Web browsers, iOS (iPhone / iPad), Android (Phone & Tablet), Telstra TV, Fetch TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung TV, Sony Linux TV, LG TV (2016 and later), PlayStation 4 and Chromecast.
As long as you’re in Australia, you can head straight to the 7plus website or download the app and start watching immediately. You will just need to create an account, which is free – and gives you a few added benefits, such as the ability to have your favourite shows remembered by the service.
Which Australian services will stream the Bathurst 1000 live?
The following streaming providers will show the Bathurst 1000 live in Australia. Differences in device compatibility and streaming quality will vary between each provider. Check with Broadcaster for exact details.
| Provider | Bathurst 1000 |
|---|---|
| Kayo Sports | 36 hours of live coverage |
| Foxtel Now | 36 hours of live coverage |
| 7Plus streaming | 26 hours of live coverage |
2023 Supercars Fixtures and Race Dates
| Race | Date | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Beaurepaires Melbourne 400 | March 30-April 2 | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Perth SuperSprint | April 28-30 | Foxtel / Kayo |
| NED Whisky Tasmania SuperSprint | May 19-21 | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Betr Darwin Triple Crown | June 16-18 | Foxtel / Kayo / Seven |
| NTI Townsville 500 | July 7-9 | Foxtel / Kayo / Seven |
| Beaurepaires Sydney SuperNight | July 28-30 | Foxtel / Kayo |
| OTR SuperSprint | August 18-20 | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Penrite Oil Sandown 500 | September 15-17 | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Repco Bathurst 1000 | October 5-8 | Foxtel / Kayo / Seven |
| Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 | October 27-29 | Foxtel / Kayo / Seven |
| VALO Adelaide 500 | November 23-26 | Foxtel / Kayo / Seven |
