Sandown 500 Schedule: Race Times and Where to Check Updates on November 7, 2026

Information checked: November 7, 2026, at 4:11 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), or 5:11 a.m. UTC.

The 2026 Penrite Oil Sandown 500 is underway at Sandown Raceway in Melbourne, with Supercars listing Race 33 for 3:30 p.m. AEDT on Saturday, November 7, and Race 34 for 3:30 p.m. AEDT on Sunday, November 8. Both scheduled starts are 4:30 a.m. UTC on their respective dates. Check the official track schedule for changes before leaving for the circuit or tuning in.

The event runs from November 6–8 and serves as the Supercars Finals semi-final. This year’s program has two 250-kilometer championship races, one on each weekend day, so viewers should plan for two separate starts rather than assume the event consists of one 500-kilometer race.

Destaques

• Race 33 is listed for Saturday, November 7, at 3:30 p.m. AEDT; Race 34 is listed for the same time on Sunday, November 8.
• Qualifying is scheduled for 11:20 a.m. AEDT and the Top Ten Shootout for 12:05 p.m. AEDT on both days.
• Foxtel and Kayo carry live Australian coverage; Supercars lists Seven and 7plus highlights after midnight.
• Check the live track schedule and broadcaster guide again: published sources have differed on Saturday’s race time.

What time are the Sandown 500 races?

Supercars’ event page and its viewing guide list the following championship sessions. The times below are for Melbourne, Victoria, where AEDT is UTC+11:00 during the event. UTC equivalents are included for readers checking schedules across time zones.

These are scheduled starts, not a confirmation that a session began at that time or that a race has finished. Supercars’ broadcast and session guide says its information was correct on November 2 and advises viewers to check local guides.

There is a reason to verify Saturday’s timing in particular: a November 5 Motorsport Australia preview listed Race 33 at 4:15 p.m. AEDT, while the Supercars event and viewing pages listed 3:30 p.m. AEDT when checked. The available sources do not establish why they differ. Use the current Supercars track schedule and live coverage for the latest operational update.

Where can you check the full Sandown 500 schedule?

Start with the Supercars track schedule for the complete order of sessions, including support categories and on-track activities. Check whether the page is displaying track time or your own time: the schedule offers both views, and an automatic conversion can change the displayed date as well as the hour.

The event overview highlights the main championship sessions and links to visitor and ticket information. It is useful for a quick check, while the full track schedule is the better choice if you want to see what happens between qualifying and the race. Refresh the relevant page on the day; a saved screenshot or an older calendar entry may no longer reflect the program.

Friday’s Supercars practice sessions were scheduled for 2:40 p.m. and 3:25 p.m. AEDT on November 6. They provide context for the weekend, but fans looking for championship races should focus on the separate Saturday and Sunday entries.

How can you watch the Sandown 500 in Australia?

Supercars lists live Australian coverage on Foxtel and Kayo. Its published guide puts Sunday’s live broadcast start at 9:25 a.m. AEDT on November 8, ahead of qualifying and the afternoon race. Saturday’s coverage was listed from 8:30 a.m. AEDT on November 7. A broadcast start is the beginning of coverage, not the start of the Supercars race.

For free-to-air viewers, the same guide lists Seven and 7plus highlights at 1:00 a.m. AEDT on Sunday, November 8, for Saturday’s action, and 12:28 a.m. AEDT on Monday, November 9, for Sunday’s action. Those are after-midnight listings, so check the date as well as the channel in your current TV guide. Availability and schedules can change.

Why does the Sandown 500 schedule matter for the championship?

Sandown is the penultimate round and the semi-final of the 2026 Supercars Finals. Motorsport Australia reported before the event that seven drivers were competing for four places in the Adelaide Grand Final. The two races therefore affect who advances, not just the outcome of the Sandown weekend.

That also makes both qualifying sessions relevant to fans following the title battle. Saturday’s race and Sunday’s race have their own qualifying and shootout sessions; a viewer who watches only the first day will miss another chance for contenders to score. Results and any changes to the running order should be checked through Supercars’ event coverage as the weekend progresses.

For spectators, allow a margin around the listed sessions and review the event’s visitor information before traveling. Delays are possible in motorsport, but no particular delay or race outcome is confirmed by the schedule alone.

FAQ

Is the 2026 Sandown 500 one race?

No. Supercars lists two 250-kilometer championship races: Race 33 on Saturday and Race 34 on Sunday.

What time does Sunday’s Sandown race start?

Race 34 is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. AEDT in Melbourne on November 8, equivalent to 4:30 a.m. UTC. Check the official track schedule for updates.

Is Sandown on free-to-air TV?

Supercars lists Seven and 7plus highlights after midnight following each race day. Check the current local guide for the applicable listing.