Formula 1 returns to Sepang in October 2026. Here is how to enjoy the weekend at the circuit or through sooka.
F1 fans, it is time to dust off the team caps.
Formula 1 is returning to Sepang International Circuit from 2 to 4 October 2026, bringing race-weekend energy back to Malaysia for the first time since 2017.
For anyone who remembers the old Sepang weekends, that already feels significant. For newer fans who discovered Formula 1 more recently, it is a chance to finally experience the noise, speed and scale of a race much closer to home.
And even if you are not heading to the circuit, a home race still changes the feel of the weekend. Practice, qualifying and race day all happen in your own time zone.
Three days of action at Sepang, from practice to qualifying and the main race.
Each day brings something different. Friday is where teams start understanding the cars and conditions. Qualifying raises the pressure, and Sunday brings everything together for the main race.
If you are attending all three days, you get to watch the weekend build from start to finish. If you are only going once, Sunday is the obvious choice, while qualifying is a good option for fans who still want plenty of on-track intensity.
Long straights, fast corners and unpredictable weather have always made Sepang one of the more dramatic circuits on the calendar.
Sepang has always been a circuit where the conditions can become part of the story. The heat is demanding, sudden rain can arrive quickly, and the long straights give drivers real opportunities to attack.
That unpredictability is part of why the circuit still has such a strong place in Formula 1 memory. Weather or strategy can change the shape of a race very quickly.
There is also something different about seeing the cars live. Television shows the racing in detail, but the speed and sound are much more noticeable when you are sitting at the circuit.
Read the official Formula 1 announcement
Pack for heat, rain and a long day on your feet. A little preparation will make the circuit experience much easier.
A day at the circuit is not the same as a few hours in an indoor arena. You may be walking more than expected, sitting in the heat and moving through large crowds before and after the sessions.
Arrive with time to spare, especially on Sunday. Getting through the entrance, finding your section and settling in is much easier when you are not rushing before the start.
Prepare for both sun and rain. A light rain layer and basic sun protection are both worth carrying for a long day outdoors.
Your phone will be useful for tickets, maps, messages and updates, so it is worth making sure the battery can last until you are heading home.
Eligible CelcomDigi Postpaid and Prepaid customers can add sooka through StreamMORE and follow the weekend on the screen that suits them.
Not every fan needs to be at the circuit to have a good race weekend. Watching from home gives you every camera angle, commentary, timing information and replay in one place.
If you like following the whole weekend, practice is where the story begins. You start seeing which teams look comfortable, who is struggling and how the weather is shaping up. Qualifying then gives all of that context a result before the race itself.
For more casual viewers, Sunday can still stand alone. Get the stream ready before the start and enjoy having the race on at a convenient local time.
Use 5G for tickets and updates at the circuit, or StreamMORE for race-weekend viewing at home.
The technology should simply handle the practical parts so the focus stays on the racing.
At Sepang, that means being able to pull up the ticket, find your way around and stay in touch with whoever you came with. At home, it means having a reliable way to follow the sessions on the screen that works best for you.
Whichever version you choose, Malaysian fans finally get another Formula 1 weekend at Sepang to look forward to.
Pick your race-weekend plan.
Quick answers on Sepang, race dates and streaming access.
The event is scheduled for 2 to 4 October 2026, subject to final agreements and official sign-off.
You can follow live sports through eligible sooka options on CelcomDigi StreamMORE, including one-day and monthly access options. Check the StreamMORE page for the latest sooka plans and viewing access.
Yes, eligible Prepaid customers can subscribe to selected StreamMORE Sports options.
