We all know that the Sydney to Hobart yacht race starts on Boxing Day, but when does it actually finish?
LawConnect will be aiming for an incredible three consecutive line honours titles - with swimming legend Ian Thorpe making his debut.
Who will triumph in Hobart?
AllSportsPeople explains when the Sydney to Hobart yacht race will end.
When does the Sydney to Hobart yacht race finish? End time
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race course is 628 nautical miles - which equates to 1,163km.
It usually takes approximately 48 hours for the line honours winner to complete the race.
The race record finish is 1 day, 9 hours, 15 minutes and 24 seconds by Comanche in 2017.
The entire race won't finish until early January as the smaller boats take longer to complete the course.
When is the Sydney-Hobart yacht race?
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race will start at 1:00pm (AEDT) on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025.
As per tradition, the race start will be signalled by the firing of a starting cannon.
Where is the Sydney-Hobart yacht race held?
Competitors will set off near Nielsen Park in Sydney Harbour, before making their way towards Sydney Heads.
The yachts will then follow the east coast of Australia en route to the infamous Bass Strait.
The finish line of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is located off Castray Esplanade on the River Derwent, followed by spectators greeting them at Kings Pier in Hobart.
How to watch the Sydney-Hobart Yacht race: TV channel, live stream
As per the same arrangement as 2024, the Sydney to Hobart yacht race will be broadcast live on free-to-air television via Channel 9.
You can also stream the event live via 9Now.
Sydney-Hobart yacht race: 2025 fleet
The official Sydney to Hobart yacht race entry list had 142 yachts committed - which is the second-largest fleet this century.
Reigning champion LawConnect will be aiming for three straight line-honours titles, while other contenders include Master Lock Comanche, Palm beach XI and SHk Scallywag.
You can view the entry list here.
Sydney-Hobart: Last 10 race winners
Line honours winners
| 2024 | LawConnect (NSW) |
| 2023 | LawConnect (NSW) |
| 2022 | Andoo Comanche (NSW) |
| 2021 | Black Jack (Monaco) |
| 2019 | Comanche (NSW) |
| 2018 | Wild Oats (NSW) |
| 2017 | LDV Comanche (NSW) |
| 2016 | Perpetual LOYAL (NSW) |
| 2015 | Comanche (NSW) |
| 2014 | Wild Oats XI (NSW) |
Handicap winners
| 2024 | Celestial V70 (NSW) |
| 2023 | Alive (TAS) |
| 2022 | Celestial (NSW) |
| 2021 | Ichi Ban (NSW) |
| 2019 | Ichi Ban (NSW) |
| 2018 | Alive (TAS) |
| 2017 | Ichi Ban (NSW) |
| 2016 | Giacomo (NZ) |
| 2015 | Balance (NSW) |
| 2014 | Wild Rose (NSW) |