Here’s how to watch the FIA WEC from Austin on TV and via live stream

Let the action begin: the World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) is set to stage its fifth round of the 2026 season. The venue is the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas (USA). Once again this year, the field is packed with top-class competitors. In the top category, 17 Hypercars from eight manufacturers will be on the starting grid. Added to this is the LMGT3 class with 18 cars from nine brands. All in all, the race naturally promises plenty of excitement.

The Six Hours of Austin, also known as the ‘Lone Star Le Mans’, gets underway on Sunday (6 September 2026) at 8.00 pm (CEST). The race is therefore expected to finish at around 2.00 am (CEST) on Monday morning. Naturally, you’ll be able to follow all the racing action from the comfort of your own home. Here are some options for doing so (all information is provided without guarantee, of course):

The WEC from Austin on TV

Parts of the race will be shown live on Eurosport 1 – from 11.00 pm to 2.30 am. So you’ll need to stay up late.

The WEC from Austin via live stream

The action from Austin can also be watched via live stream. There are three options for this, though they all require a subscription. RTL+ plans to broadcast the race on its platform on Sunday from 7.30 pm. HBO Max will also be broadcasting the race between 7.30 pm and 2.30 am. HBO Max will also be showing the third free practice session on Saturday (5 September 2026) from 5.50 pm to 7.10 pm – followed by qualifying from 9.50 pm to 11.25 pm.

The FIA WEC also has its own subscription-based platform (for desktop and as an app) on which the action is shown. This has been completely revamped for 2026 and is now called FIAWEC+. Various packages can be booked there. Commentary is available in English or French. You can also watch the action without any commentary. Furthermore, FIAWEC+ offers a range of on-board cameras that you can switch between. There is also a timing monitor called ‘Live Timing Pro’, where you can keep track of what’s happening on the track. FIAWEC+ will also be showing the third free practice session and qualifying on Saturday (5 September 2026) – followed by the race on Sunday.

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