The bp Adelaide Grand Final has made waves in the motorsport world, shattering records with its staggering attendance and impressive television viewership. This year’s event drew an astonishing crowd of 102,200 on Sunday alone, marking a historic moment as Chaz Mostert and Walkinshaw Andretti United celebrated their first championship victory in a thrilling new Finals format. The atmosphere was electric, culminating in a sensational performance by rock legends AC/DC that left fans buzzing well into the night.
Overall, the weekend saw an eye-popping total attendance of approximately 286,000, the largest figure in a decade. This year’s turnout surpassed last year’s numbers by 27,000, and it matched the record set back in 2013 during the inaugural Car of the Future debut, where 286,500 motorsport enthusiasts packed the venue. The last time the Supercars Hall of Fame event reached such heights was in 2015, when 285,000 fans filled the gates, showcasing the event’s enduring popularity.
The Adelaide Grand Final has consistently attracted crowds exceeding 250,000, with the notable exceptions of the pandemic year 2020 and the somewhat quieter 2017. The excitement surrounding this iconic race has only amplified with the announcement from South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, who confirmed a remarkable nine-year extension that will see the event remain a staple of the motorsport calendar until 2034.
Television ratings echoed the event’s success, with Channel Seven reporting a significant increase in viewership. Their coverage of the Grand Final reached an impressive 2.37 million viewers, a staggering 31% increase compared to the previous year. The race itself pulled in an average of 498,000 viewers on free-to-air television. Over the course of the 2025 season, the average total TV audience for races soared to 548,600, reflecting a 17% year-on-year rise and marking a peak since Seven acquired the free-to-air broadcasting rights from Channel 10.
Angela Rampal, Seven’s Head of Motorsport, expressed her excitement about the season, stating, “The 2025 Supercars season delivered something special.” She highlighted that this year’s Bathurst 1000 was the biggest audience for Seven since 2016, and the success has continued with the innovative Finals format, captivating viewers during both the Gold Coast 500 and the Grand Final in Adelaide.
Rampal extended her congratulations to Walkinshaw Andretti United and Mostert on his long-awaited Supercars title, which he achieved after 13 years of hard-fought competition. She credited the increase in viewer numbers to the outstanding partnership with the Supercars production team, alongside the talented commentators and reporters who brought the event to life. With the stage set for an even more thrilling 2026 season, the excitement around the Supercars Championship is palpable, promising even greater achievements in the years to come.
