Watch the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix online cheaper than cable with Sling TV – keep reading to learn everything you need to live stream the F1 race.
In a hurry? The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix will air on ABC with related events on ESPN channels. The cheapest way to get these without cable is with Sling TV’s Blue plan – especially with 50% off your first month.
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The Monaco Grand Prix consists of 78 laps around the streets of Monte Carlo on what is known as the Circuit de Monaco. Full of twists, turns, and unforgiving corners, it’s one of the most prestigious motorsport races in the world – one you don’t want to miss.
Max Verstappen is currently leading the Formula 1 championship and, as the winner of the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, he’s the favorite for this year’s edition too.
His Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez, isn’t far behind in the standings. But all eyes are likely to be on British driver Lando Norris, a promising young pro who recently won his first race for McClaren at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.
How Can I Watch Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix in the US?
The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix is on Sunday, May 26, at . It will air on ABC in the US and stream on ESPN+, with a replay on ESPN3. Highlights will be available later in the day on ESPNews and ESPN2.
ABC is an over-the-air network, which means the channel is distributed through local affiliates. You need to live within an area covered by one of these affiliates to receive ABC.
If you are within one of these select markets, the easiest way to stream ABC is with Sling TV (see below). You can also set up an antenna to watch it for free – Sling TV will provide you with a free antenna if you prepay two months of your plan. Learn more in our Sling TV guide to local channels.
Does Sling TV Offer Live Streaming of the Monaco Grand Prix?
Yes. However, the Sling TV streaming plan you need to watch the Monaco Grand Prix on live TV depends on where you live.
How to Watch Monaco Grand Prix on ABC With Sling TV
If you’re within an area covered by an ABC local affiliate, you can watch it with Sling TV’s Blue plan for $45.00/mo (available with 50% off your first month).
ABC is available on Sling Blue in the following areas:
- Chicago (WLS)
- Fresno (KFSN)
- Houston (KTRK)
- Los Angeles (KABC)
- New York (WABC)
- Philadelphia (WPVI)
- Raleigh-Durham (WTVD)
- San Francisco (KGO)
Sling Blue provides other local channels (for those within their markets), including Fox and NBC.
How to Watch Monaco Grand Prix on ESPN With Sling TV
If you’re not within one of ABC’s select markets, you can still watch the Monaco Grand Prix with ESPN. Sling TV’s Orange plan for $40.00/mo provides ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, plus other family favorites such as Disney.
Sporting events broadcast on ABC are usually simulcast on ESPN3, so you should be able to watch all the action as it happens (or as a replay soon after).
The Monaco qualifying and practice races will air on ESPN2, so this option lets you watch the entire race weekend with one of the cheapest streaming plans available.
Sling Orange will also let you add ESPN Deportes as part of its Sports Extra add-on ($5/mo) if you want to watch the race with Spanish commentary. The add-on is great for other sports fans too, as it comes with MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, and more.
How to Get Both ABC and ESPN to Watch the Monaco Grand Prix With Sling TV
If you can get ABC, you might also want ESPN anyway, as all the qualifying and practice races will air on ESPN2. Some of the other Grand Prix races in the F1 calendar are broadcast on ESPN too, so the network is worth having if you want to watch the entire 2024 race season.
Sling TV provides an Orange + Blue plan that bundles both packages together for $55.00/mo. This option comes with all 46 Orange and Blue channels. The Blue plan lets you stream on up to three devices at once, while you are limited to one with the Orange plan. It still offers 50% off your first month.
And no matter which plan you choose, all Sling plans come with 50 hours of free cloud DVR storage.
What Time Is the Monaco Grand Prix Worldwide?
The main event is at on Sunday, May 26, but you can also watch practice and qualifying events in the days leading up to the big race.
- Practice 1 – , Friday, May 24 (ESPN2)
- Practice 2 – , Friday, May 24 (ESPN2)
- Practice 3 – , Saturday, May 25 (ESPN2)
- Qualifying – , Saturday, May 25 (ESPN2)
- Monaco Grand Prix – , Sunday, May 26 (ABC/ESPN+/ESPN3*)
- Monaco Grand Prix – , Sunday, May 26 (ESPN Deportes)
- Monaco Grand Prix (replay) – , Sunday, May 26 (ESPNews)
- Monaco Grand Prix (replay) – , Sunday, May 26 (ESPN2)
*A full replay should be available on ESPN3 – ideal for those who don’t want to wake up early on a Sunday!
Heading into June, the Canadian, Spanish, and Austrian Grand Prix races follow the Monaco race.
About the Monaco Grand Prix: History, Track Length, Winners
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the three most famous motor races in the world, alongside the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500. Together, these races make up a Triple Crown of automobile races.
Usually held on the last weekend in May, the Monaco Grand Prix often clashes with the Indianapolis 500. This makes it difficult for racers to compete in both within the same year.
A narrow track makes the Monaco circuit a fairly dangerous one. It’s also the shortest Grand Prix race, at 260km (162 miles) – the only one permitted below the F1’s minimum race distance of 305km (190 miles).
Ayrton Senna holds the record for most victories at Monaco, having won the race six times. He won consecutively for five years between 1989 and 1993.
Max Verstappen (driving for Red Bull Racing-Honda) won last year’s race, marking his second win at Monaco. Fernando Alonso (for Aston Martin Aramco-Mercedes) came second and Esteban Ocon (for Alpine-Renault) finished third. Lewis Hamilton clocked the fastest lap with a time of .650.
2024 Monaco Grand Prix Full Driver and Team Lineup
The Monaco Grand Prix is the eighth race of the 2024 Formula One World Championship, following the Italian Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on May 19.
The drivers and teams racing in this year’s championship are as follows:
| Team | Driver #1 | Driver #2 |
| Alpine-Renault | Esteban Ocon | Pierre Gasly |
| Aston Martin Aramco-Mercedes | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz Jr |
| Haas-Ferrari | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hülkenberg |
| McLaren-Mercedes | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri |
| Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | George Russell |
| Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT | Max Verstappen | Sergio Pérez |
| Kick Sauber Ferrari | Valtteri Bottas | Guanyu Zhou |
| RB-Honda RBPT | Yuki Tsunoda | Daniel Ricciardo |
| Williams-Mercedes | Alex Albon | Logan Sargeant |
Wrapping Up
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most important car races in the world, and the 2024 edition takes place on May 26 — make sure you don’t miss a second by streaming ABC and ESPN with Sling TV for the best price online.
How can I watch other Formula 1 races on Sling TV?
Check out our other Grand Prix guides, including:
- 2024 Formula 1
- Formula 1 Schedule
- Formula 1 Circuits
- Singapore Grand Prix
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- Australian Grand Prix
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Miami Grand Prix
Want to know more about Sling TV? We also have the following guides:
FAQs
Can I watch Monaco Grand Prix for free?
It depends on where you live. The Formula One broadcast rights are held by ESPN in the US, with five races (including the Monaco Grand Prix) airing on ABC. If you live in an area that receives ABC and are willing to set up an antenna, you might be able to watch over-the-air for free.
If you don’t live within an ABC select market or don’t want to set up an antenna, you’ll need to pay for a cable or streaming plan that offers ESPN to stream F1 online. The Sling Orange plan is usually the cheapest way to do this.
Will the Monaco Grand Prix stream on ESPN3?
According to the ESPN press office at the time of writing, yes, the Monaco Grand Prix will be available on ESPN3, though likely as a full replay. It will also be live on ESPN+, which is ESPN’s dedicated streaming service (available separately or as part of a Hulu package). It offers exclusive live events and on-demand shows, but doesn’t provide access to ESPN’s traditional TV channels – you’ll still need a cable or streaming plan to watch those.
What is F1 TV?
F1 TV Pro is Formula One’s dedicated streaming service. It provides live coverage of every race weekend, including exclusive pre- and post-analysis shows, and lets subscribers “ride” onboard with all 20 drivers.
F1 TV Pro works on most portable devices, such as iOS and Android tablets and phones, plus Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and Roku. F1 TV Pro is available in the USA, Canada, and India, but not in several other English-speaking countries, such as the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. This is due to broadcast rights (eg, Sky Sports owns exclusive rights in the UK until 2029).
Where are the other F1 Grand Prix races?
There are 24 races in the 2024 Formula One World Championship, including three in the USA.
| # | Date | Grand Prix | Location |
| 1 | March 2 | Bahrain | Sakhir |
| 2 | March 9 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah |
| 3 | March 24 | Australia | Melbourne |
| 4 | April 7 | Japan | Suzuka |
| 5 | April 21 | China | Shanghai |
| 6 | May 5 | Miami | Miami |
| 7 | May 19 | Emilia Romagna | Imola |
| 8 | May 26 | Monaco | Monaco |
| 9 | June 9 | Canada | Montreal |
| 10 | June 23 | Spain | Barcelona |
| 11 | June 30 | Austria | Spielberg |
| 12 | July 7 | United Kingdom | Silverstone |
| 13 | July 21 | Hungary | Budapest |
| 14 | July 28 | Belgium | Spa |
| 15 | August 25 | Netherlands | Zandvoort |
| 16 | September 1 | Italy | Monza |
| 17 | September 15 | Azerbaijan | Baku |
| 18 | September 22 | Singapore | Singapore |
| 19 | October 20 | USA | Austin |
| 20 | October 27 | Mexico | Mexico City |
| 21 | November 3 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| 22 | November 23 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| 23 | December 1 | Qatar | Lusail |
| 24 | December 8 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina |
Featured image: “2013 Monaco Grand Prix – Sunday” by United Autosports under CC BY-SA 2.0.
