Coverage closes out at 7:00 AEDT.
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There we go. QLD simulcast now useless.
And? The networks have always used the traditional (and OzTAM) mainland five TV markets of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth and in that order.
I think everyone watching on Seven Tasmania would know if it says “NSW and VIC” that that’ll be the same for them too, same DST zone.
Or maybe the regional network’s playout could make an effort to insert their own message for their Tasmanian stations.
What about ACT? I hear the Canberrans ask. 
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Won’t somebody think of the Territorians!
At least there will be no similar overruns in two weeks’ Gold Coast 500.
It can last up to 2 hours 50 minutes as 7mate schedule indicates.
Of course in the extremely unlikely event of an even longer race, start the AFLW on 7Two. It’s a no-brainer.
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That’s the Bathurst Channel…
From my understanding the issue before was because they weren’t an O&O station so technically (even though it hasn’t happened for decades) Southern Cross could have switched up programming or cut to different stuff at a whim however unlikely it was.
However, Seven have actually done it before. The first year they had the cricket coverage they would include TAS in there and it just seems odd to miss an entire state for no real reason when having those types of messages these days. You could say it’s a timezone thing but there are still many people out there who can’t get their head around daylight saving let alone which timezone they’re in so it doesn’t seem like it’s that hard to do to add 3 letters to it.
Let’s just be thankful we don’t have the chaos from programming in the days of Tasmania moving to DLS a month early where the broadcast times of these events and much of the radio and TV programming was a nightmare.
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Bathurst 1000 turbocharged on Seven and 7plus Sport
Biggest audience for the Great Race since 2016
Record Supercars audience on 7plus Sport
Supercars round reaches 5.9 million Australians
The Seven Network’s coverage of the Supercars Championship Repco Bathurst 1000 had its biggest audience since 2016, with more than 4.32 million people tuning in for the Great Race alone on Seven and 7plus Sport on Sunday.
The dramatic rain-drenched race, which saw Matt Payne and Garth Tander cross the line second but claim victory, had a total TV audience of 1.54 million – up 31% on the 2024 race. The audience on 7plus Sport was a record Supercars audience for the streaming platform at 211,000 – double last year’s audience.
The race was also the #1 program on Sunday in total people, 25 to 54s, 16 to 39s and grocery shoppers.
Across the entire Repco Bathurst 1000 weekend, more than 5.9 million tuned in on Seven and 7plus Sport, with Day Three Supports/Warm Up reaching 2.29 million, Day Two Supports reaching 1.5 million and Day Two Top 10 Shootout reaching 1.52 million.
Across the three days, more than 155 million minutes of Bathurst 1000 action was streamed on 7plus Sport, with 7plus scoring a 58.9% share of BVOD on Sunday.
Seven Network Head of Motorsport, Angela Rampal, said: “The Bathurst 1000 is always guaranteed to deliver something special, and this year was no different.
“In what will go down as one of the best races in Supercars history, Australian viewers flocked to Seven and 7plus to witness an incredible day of motorsport in the toughest conditions we have ever seen at Mount Panorama.
“With more than 5.9 million people glued to their screens on Seven and 7plus Sport over the three days, this year’s Bathurst 1000 is a race that will be spoken about for years to come.
“We congratulate Matt Payne and now six-time Bathurst winner, Garth Tander, on claiming the coveted Peter Brock Trophy,” she said.
Seven Network National Television Sales Director, Katie Finney, said: “The Bathurst 1000 continues to deliver unrivalled opportunities for brands to connect with our high-value, engaged audiences.
“Over three days of racing action, our coverage reached more than 5.9 million Australians - proving that when the Supercars hit the track, viewers turn to Seven.”
Seven’s coverage of the Bathurst 1000 was proudly presented by Repco, Shannons, bp, McDonald’s, Harvey Norman, Subaru, Ram Trucks, Cancer Council Australia, Coopers and NTI.
Leading Seven’s coverage for the 2025 Bathurst 1000 was 7NEWS Sydney Sport Anchor and 7Sport host, Mel McLaughlin, alongside veteran motorsport expert and Sunrise sport presenter Mark Beretta.
Joining them was Supercars co-driver and 7Motorsport host, Jack Perkins, who provided expert insights when away from the wheel. Fan-favourite Emma Freedman captured the excitement and atmosphere from the mountain and campgrounds, while reporter Chris Stubbs delivered all the biggest stories live the heart of the action.
The Supercars action on Seven and 7plus Sport continues on 25 and 26 October with the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, with the 2025 Championship wrapping up on 29 and 30 November with the bp Adelaide Grand Final.
Supercars Championship Bathurst 1000 on Seven:
Day Three Race : National reach 4.32 million, national audience 1.54 million.
Day Three Supports/Warm Up : National reach 2.29 million, national audience 514,000.
Day Two Supports : National reach 1.5 million, national audience 494,000.
Day Two Top 10 Shootout : National reach 1.52 million, national audience 775,000.
Day One Qualifying/Supports : National reach 1.08 million, national audience 229,000.
Day Two Practice : National reach 1.08 million, national audience 338,000.
Note Day 3 race was adjused from the preminlinary results. Adjustments to other entries were minor.
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It will be the first time a World Supercross race is held on the Gold Coast.
The event takes place at Cbus Super Stadium from 7pm local time (8pm AEDT). Tickets from Ticketmaster.
The 2026 Supercars calendar was released on Thursday, October 30. It will have 14 events, one more than this year.
Seven is certain to broadcast the opener in Sydney as well as Bathurst, Gold Coast and Adelaide, with the other two races to be decided. 10 will of course broadcast the Supercars event at Albert Park as part of its F1 Grand Prix coverage.
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As I wrote in that thread, only one more race to pick and Townsville was the one.
Cheers to declining FTA portfolio in an expanding season. /s
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The Australian round of FIM World Supercross Championship will be held at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast this Saturday night, November 29.
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Schedule for BP Adelaide Grand Final
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Main race starts 3.45pm AEDT both days. Current forecast calls for (throughout the entire coverage stretch) no rain on Saturday and no dry on Sunday.
I don’t know why Seven is preparing a no-flag scenario again considering what happened in Bathurst.
At least if we happen to have a Sunday washout, there’s WBBL as a solid backup.
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Because they want to time it to lead-in to whatever is up next. It’s worth noting that the races are “time certain”, so they will end at a particular time regardless of how many laps are left in the race.
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Supercars full throttle on Seven and 7plus Sport
More than 8.7 million reached across season
Biggest Bathurst 1000 race audience since 2016
bp Adelaide Grand Final reaches 2.37 million
The Seven Network’s live and free coverage of the Repco Supercars Championship was a hit with sport fans this year, reaching more than 8.7 million people across the season and finishing with the highest rated Grand Final since 2021.
Seven’s bp Adelaide Grand Final coverage on the weekend reached 2.37 million, which was up 31% year-on-year. The race itself had an average total TV audience of 498,000, which was up 17%. While on 7plus Sport, the round’s audience grew 138% year-on-year.
Across the 2025 season, the races alone had an average total TV audience of 548,600, while each weekend had an average total TV audience of 411,400, up 17% year-on-year and the biggest since 2021. Streaming on 7plus Sport was up 111% compared to the 2024 season.
The Repco Bathurst 1000 delivered strong growth for Seven, with the race recording its biggest audience since 2016. More than 5.78 million people tuned in throughout the round, which was up 19% year-on-year. The Great Race itself had an average total TV audience of 1.54 million, which was up 31% on 2024. On 7plus Sport, the race delivered Supercars’ biggest streaming audience ever on the platform.
The Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 delivered the biggest year-on-year audience growth for any round this season, with the total TV audience up 39% to 327,100. The round reached 1.98 million viewers and had a 219% increase on 7plus Sport.
The Sydney 500 started the 2025 season strong in February, reaching 2.26 million across the weekend, which was up 41% year-on-year. The round had an average total TV audience of 296,500, up 21%, while the race alone had a total TV audience of 327,400, up 7%.
Seven’s Head of Motorsport, Angela Rampal, said: “The 2025 Supercars season delivered something special.
“This year’s Bathurst 1000 was the biggest viewing audience on Seven since 2016 and the momentum has continued through the exciting new Finals format, with huge numbers watching the Gold Coast 500 and the season’s Grand Final in Adelaide.
“It is exciting to see Supercars get recognition as the premier motorsport category in the country and there was no better way to have the Championship decided than in the very last race of the year, this weekend past.
“Congratulations to Walkinshaw Andretti United and Chaz Mostert on his maiden Supercars title, a feat that he has finally been able to achieve after 13 years competing in the Championship.
“The increase in viewer numbers this year is credit to a fantastic collaboration with the Supercars production team, and the incredibly talented commentators and reporters who work on our coverage. The stage is set for an even bigger and better 2026 and we couldn’t be more excited,” she said.
In September, Seven extended its long and proud association with Supercars, with the announced of a new multi-year deal that will see the best rounds of Australia’s #1 motorsport continue to be delivered to all Australians live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Seven’s 2026 Repco Supercars Championship coverage starts on Saturday, 21 February, with the Sydney 500 live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.
2025 Repco Supercars Championship on Seven:
Repco Bathurst 1000: Biggest audience for the Great Race since 2016. Round national reach of 5.78 million, national audience of 701,400, up 18% year-on-year. Race national reach of 4.32 million, national audience of 1.54 million, up 31%. Biggest 7plus Supercars audience ever of 210,600, up 116%.
bp Adelaide Grand Final: Highest rated Grand Final since 2021. Round national reach of 2.37 million, national audience 335,700, up 31% year-on-year. Race national reach 1.28 million, national audience 498,000, up 17% year-on-year.
Sydney 500 : Round national reach of 2.26 million, national audience 296,500, up 21% year-on-year. Race national reach 1.67 million, national audience 327,400, up 7% year-on-year.
Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500: Biggest year-on-year growth out of any round this season. Round national audience of 1.98 million, national audience of 327,100, up 39% year-on-year. Race national audience 1.63 million, national audience 385,000, up 29%. Streaming on 7plus Sport up 219% across the weekend.
Darwin Triple Crown: Round national reach of 1.49 million, national audience of 174,500. Race national reach of 1.15 million, national audience of 178,500.
NTI Townsville 500: Round national reach of 1.37 million, national audience of 168,600. Race national reach of 1.09 million, national audience of 196,300.
…and if you excuse us, we’ll have one fewer race.
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