When is the Sydney to Hobart yacht race? Start time, dates for 80th edition

As Christmas rolls around, it's time for Australia's most famous water event - the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

The 80th anniversary edition of the race will feature Ian Thorpe as part of the LawConnect supermaxi.

LawConnect has won the last two line hours - can the NSW operation make it a hat-trick?

AllSportsPeople has all the latest about the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

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

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.

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