Though the Gen3 regulations have stayed the same, there have been plenty of year-on-year changes.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What’s new in 2026?
The 2026 Supercars season is headlined by the arrival of Toyota and its Supra.
Walkinshaw Andretti United becomes Walkinshaw TWG Racing, making the move from Ford to Toyota. One thing that hasn’t changed is its driver line-up of champion Chaz Mostert and Ryan Wood.
Brad Jones Racing has also moved manufacturers from Chevrolet to Toyota. The team has also downsized to three cars.
That’s as a result of the Smith family-owned Teams Racing Charter moving across to Triple Eight Race Engineering. That will run under the Objective Racing banner with Jackson Walls.
Speaking of Triple Eight, the team has taken over the Ford homologation duties. Team 18 has taken over as the Chevrolet homologation team.
This year, there are five rookies – Rylan Gray (Dick Johnson Racing), Jobe Stewart (Erebus Motorsport), Zach Bates (Matt Stone Racing), Jayden Ojeda (PremiAir Racing), and Walls.
This year, Fox will broadcast Supercars in 4K for the first time.
When is the 2026 Sydney 500?
The Dunlop Sydney 500 at Sydney Motorsport Park takes place February 20-22.
Sydney 500 weather forecast? (via BOM)
Sunday (February 22) – Showers. Storm developing – min 21 degrees, max 34 degrees
Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. A thunderstorm likely during this afternoon and early evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds.
How long is each race at the Sydney 500?
Race 1 at the Sydney 500 on Friday is a 26-lap (100km) sprint. Race 2 on Saturday and Race 3 on Sunday are 52 laps (200km) apiece.
2026 Sydney 500 Supercars sessions (AEDT/local)
Friday, February 20
Practice 1 – 1:55pm–2:40pm (45 minutes)
Qualifying Part 1 – 4:20pm–4:32pm (12 minutes)
Qualifying Part 2 – 4:40pm–4:52pm (12 minutes)
Race 1 – 7:50pm (26 laps)
Saturday, February 21
Qualifying Part 1 – 3:40pm–3:52pm (12 minutes)
Qualifying Part 2 – 4:00pm–4:12pm (12 minutes)
Top 10 Shootout – 4:35pm–5:15pm (40 minutes)
Race 2 – 7:35pm (52 laps)
Sunday, November 30
Qualifying Part 1 – 12:10pm–12:22pm (12 minutes)
Qualifying Part 2 – 12:30pm–12:42pm (12 minutes)
Top 10 Shootout – 1:05pm–1:45pm (40 minutes)
Race 3 – 4:05pm (52 laps)
Supercars Sydney 500 track schedule (AEDT/local)
| Friday February 20 | ||||
| Start | Finish | Category | Duration | Session |
| 11:10 | 11:30 | Touring Car Masters | 0:20 | Practice |
| 11:40 | 12:00 | V8 SuperUtes | 0:20 | Practice |
| 12:15 | 12:35 | TGRA GR Cup | 0:20 | Practice 1 |
| 12:50 | 13:40 | Super2 Series | 0:50 | Practice 1 |
| 13:55 | 14:40 | Supercars | 0:45 | Practice |
| 14:55 | 15:05 | Events | 0:10 | Entertainment |
| 15:10 | 15:30 | V8 SuperUtes | 0:20 | Qualifying |
| 15:40 | 16:00 | Touring Car Masters | 0:20 | Qualifying |
| 16:20 | 16:32 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q1 Race 1 |
| 16:40 | 16:52 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q2 Race 1 |
| 16:55 | 17:10 | Events | 0:15 | Entertainment |
| 17:15 | 17:35 | TGRA GR Cup | 0:20 | Practice 2 |
| 17:50 | 1 lap after 18:08 | V8 SuperUtes | 0:20 | Race 1 |
| 18:25 | 19:05 | Super2 Series | 0:40 | Practice 2 |
| 19:50 | 1 lap after 20:48 | Supercars | 26 laps | Race 1 |
| Saturday February 21 | ||||
| Start | Finish | Category | Duration | Session |
| 11:15 | 11:55 | Events | 0:40 | Safety & Course Car Tours & Pit Lane Walk |
| 12:05 | 12:30 | V8 SuperUtes | 1 lap after 12:28 | Race 2 |
| 12:40 | 13:00 | Touring Car Masters | 1 lap after 12:58 | Trophy Race |
| 13:05 | 13:15 | Events | 0:10 | Entertainment |
| 13:20 | 13:35 | TGRA GR Cup | 0:15 | Qualifying |
| 13:50 | 14:10 | Super2 Series | 0:20 | Qualifying Race 1 |
| 14:15 | 14:25 | Events | 0:10 | Entertainment |
| 14:30 | 14:50 | V8 SuperUtes | 1 lap after 14:48 | Race 3 |
| 15:00 | 15:20 | Touring Car Masters | 1 lap after 15:18 | Race 1 |
| 15:40 | 15:52 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q1 Race 2 |
| 16:00 | 16:12 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q2 Race 2 |
| 16:20 | 16:30 | Events | 0:10 | Entertainment |
| 16:35 | 17:15 | Supercars | 0:40 | Top Ten Shootout |
| 17:30 | 17:55 | TGRA GR Cup | 1 lap after 17:53 | Race 1 |
| 18:10 | 18:50 | Super2 Series | 1 lap after 18:33 | Race 1 |
| 19:35 | 1 lap after 21:13 | Supercars | 52 laps | Race 2 |
| Sunday February 22 | ||||
| Start | Finish | Category | Duration | Session |
| 8:40 | 9:00 | Touring Car Masters | 1 lap after 08:58 | Race 2 |
| 9:10 | 9:40 | TGRA GR Cup | 1 lap after 09:38 | Race 2 |
| 9:55 | 10:15 | Super2 Series | 0:20 | Qualifying Race 2 |
| 10:25 | 10:50 | Events | 0:25 | Super Fan Experience |
| 10:35 | 10:50 | Events | 0:15 | Entertainment |
| 11:00 | 11:20 | Touring Car Masters | 1 lap after 11:18 | Race 3 |
| 11:30 | 11:50 | V8 SuperUtes | 1 lap after 11:48 | Race 4 |
| 12:10 | 12:22 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q1 Race 3 |
| 12:30 | 12:42 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q2 Race 3 |
| 12:50 | 13:00 | Events | 0:10 | Entertainment |
| 13:05 | 13:45 | Supercars | 0:40 | Top Ten Shootout |
| 14:00 | 14:25 | TGRA GR Cup | 1 lap after 14:23 | Race 3 |
| 14:40 | 15:20 | Super2 Series | 1 lap after 15:18 | Race 2 |
| 16:05 | 1 lap after 17:43 | Supercars | 52 laps | Race 3 |
How to watch the Sydney 500 on TV in Australia
Live coverage of the Sydney 500 will be live on Foxtel via Fox Sports and Kayo Sports across all three days. Seven will also have live, free-to-air coverage on Saturday and Sunday only.
How to live stream the Sydney 500 in Australia
The Sydney 500 will be broadcast live on subscription streaming services Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports from Friday through to Sunday.
The Sydney 500 can be live-streamed in part on Saturday and Sunday for free on 7plus sport.
Viewers outside of Australia and New Zealand can watch via Supercars’ own SuperView service.
How to watch the Sydney 500 in New Zealand
Viewers in New Zealand can watch the Sydney 500 via Sky Sports or live stream it on Sky Sports Now and Sky Go.
Sydney 500 TV broadcast start times (AEDT)
Friday, February 20
Foxtel/Kayo – 1:45pm
Seven – No coverage
Saturday, February 21
Foxtel/Kayo – 12:00pm
Seven Mate – 4:30pm
Seven – 7:00pm
Sunday, February 22
Foxtel/Kayo – 8:40am
Seven – 1:00pm
Will there be live updates from the Sydney 500?
Speedcafe will provide real-time, live updates from every Supercars session of the Sydney 500 thanks to Mobil 1.
When do gates open at the Sydney 500?
On Friday, the gates to Sydney Motorsport Park open at 10:30am AEDT. On Saturday, the gates open at 11am AEDT and on Sunday they will open at 8am AEDT.
Supercars Sydney 500 ticket details
Tickets for the Sydney 500 are available via Ticketek, the official Supercars website, or at the gates. See official Supercars websites or Ticketek for more details.
How to get free Supercars Sydney 500 free Friday tickets
Friday at the Sydney 500 is free to attend. Free tickets are available via Ticketek.
Are there buses to Sydney Motorsport Park for the Sydney 500?
There is an event shuttle bus from Blacktown station to Sydney Motorsport Park
Sydney 500 support categories
Supercars will be supported by the Dunlop Super2 Series, Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes, Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia GR Cup, and Touring Car Masters.
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