Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500: Everything you need to know
The Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500. An elimination final over two races, where your Finals drivers will battle it out to make it into the Top 7.
In addition the races, qualifying and practice, Gold Coast is where is it's at. Sun, fun, surf and a whole lot of reasons to party with Friday and Saturday night concerts, in addition to plenty of live music by day, drifting displays and much, much more!
Check out what's on this year at the 2025 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500.
1. What's On During the Week:
In a slightly different format, let's take a look day by day on the highlights you can look forward to at the Gold Coast:
Monday 20th October: Finalists Meet & Greet
If you're already in the Gold Coast, then come meet your finals drivers from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, where The Star Gold Coast will be hosting a meet and greet in the Grand Lobby. Snag an autograph, grab a selfie, win prizes and join in for a Q&A session.
Tuesday 21st October: Mano's Celebrity Barman
Mano's on Tedder Avenue will have a Supercars celebrity barman on hand pouring ice cold beverages from 5:30 PM, it could be anyone: a driver, team owner or maybe a Supercars legend. Either way you're in for a good night.
Wednesday 22nd October: Transporters on Tedder
Come along and check out the BIG RIGS as they drive through Tedder Avenue in two phases at 9:15 AM and 12:30 PM.
A spectacular display of colour and excitement as a procession of 26 meter long transporters make their way through Main Beach’s streets into pit lane in preparation for the 2025 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500.
Book your table now at one of the local restaurants or cafes for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Main Beach, and watch the action!
Thursday 23rd October: Supercars Signing Session
From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the Surfers Paradise Foreshore you can snag an autograph or grab a selfie with one of the Supercars drivers. There will be plenty of fun activities for the kids, as well as free posters.
Friday 24th October: Party After Dark Concert*
After all the day's track sessions have concluded, head over to the Boost Mobile HQ stage for the Friday Night Concert: Party After Dark. It begins at 4:35 PM with Northeast Party House, followed by Brooke Evers at 5:50 PM, and then the Stafford Brothers at 7:05 PM.
Saturday 25th October: Party After Dark Concert*
One concert? Pfft. Get ready for round two, as Saturday night heads into overdrive with DJ Total Eclipse at 5:30 PM, followed by Shouse at 6:45 PM and then the headline act: Groove Armada will take to stage at 8:00 PM.
*All ages are permitted into the concerts.
2. Signing Sessions:
There are two official signing sessions in the Gold Coast, where fans can meet their favourite Supercars drivers, snag an autograph and even a selfie!*
Thursday 23rd October: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Surfers Paradise Foreshore
Saturday 25th October: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Boost Mobile HQ (near the stage)
*Note, there might be other activations at the track where drivers will appear for a signing session, fan Q&A or other related event, so make sure you check out all the different activations to see if your favourite driver might make an appearance.
Dates & times are also subject to change.
3. Support Categories:
Below are the different motor racing categories that will be also racing at the Gold Coast:
NOTE: Sessions may change without notice due to operational requirements.
4. GR Supra:
The GR Supra will be out and about all weekend at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 performing demonstration laps around the circuit, here's when you can see the GR Supra out and in action:
Friday at 10:55 AM & 4:05 PM;
Saturday at 9:10 AM;
Sunday at 9:40 AM
5. Entertainment:
There's so much to see and do at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 during the weekend, and here are some to name a few:
Kyle Douglas and Luxifer: are set to bring smoke and chaos to the Gold Coast 500 with Monster Energy! On throughout the day from Friday to Sunday.
Steve "Baggsy" Biagioni: There's nothing about creating race cars or shredding tires that Steve ‘Baggsy’ Biagioni doesn't know that isn't worth knowing, and he'll be tearing up tyres Friday to Sunday on track.
Nerang River Entertainment: there's the Jetpack entertainment on Friday and Saturday; V8 Superboats from Friday to Sunday and Nerang River Wakeboarding also on from Friday to Saturday
Boost Mobile HQ: is the new all-ages precinct at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, bringing together racing, music, action sports and culture.
Monster Energy Compound (The Hill): The Hill features 270 degree views of turns 14 and 15, and in 2025 The Hill returns with the super deck bar, super screen viewing experiences and live music all day ensuring you won’t miss a second of the action on and off track.
6. Plan your visit to the Gold Coast:
Don't miss a second in the Gold Coast, there's so much to do and explore in Australia's party capital. Beaches, Rainforests, Dining that dazzles! Events that energise! The Gold Coast serves up the best of it all…but with a buzz you won’t find anywhere else.
Find out what to do, where to go and most importantly - how to get here through the Experience Gold Coast website. Click here to visit Experience Gold Coast.
7. Stay updated with the Supercars App (FREE):
Download the Supercars App today for FREE to receive all the latest updates, live race data, exclusive news, personalised updates, and real-time insights.
Upgrade to MySupercars+ for enhanced live timing; and in-depth analysis, AI commentary through our brand-new Live Insights tab. Watch every pass, battle and all the action through Shotgun: in-car video and audio - available during Boost Mobile Qualifying and Race sessions.
Upgrade to MySupercars+, and enter into the Race to Adelaide competition to win a trip for 2 to Adelaide to watch the 2025 bp Adelaide Grand Final. Find out more here.
8. Gold Coast Merch:
Head over to Merchandise Alley throughout the event to purchase official Supercars Bathurst merchandise or even merch from one of your favourite teams.
Alternatively, you can also purchase merch through the Supercars Shop by clicking here.
9. Official Charity: We Are Mobilise
We're proud to support We Are Mobilise as the official charity for the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500.
We Are Mobilise has launched an Australian-first suite of direct giving programs to transform lives for those facing homelessness.
Mobilises provides funding directly to people when they need it most and connecting them with jobs through their employment pathway. Working alongside 40+ national charity partners, they provide access to flexible financial assistance for essentials like housing & bills – helping people break the cycle of homelessness.
10. Track Schedule:
Supercars sessions kick off on Friday 24th October, with Practice 1 from 12:40 PM AEST, followed by Practice 2 at 3:25 PM AEST.
On Saturday 25th October, Supercars will return for Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 28) from 11:00 AM AEST. This session will determine the starting grid for positions 11-24, the Top 10 will proceed to the Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout.
At 12:35 PM AEST, the Supercars return on track for Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout, which sets the grid order for positions 1-10 and the 85-lap Race 28, which will commence at 3:15 PM AEST.
On Sunday 26th October, Boost Mobile Qualifying will kick off from 10:00 AM AEST, and then Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout will commence at 11:35 AM AEST which will setup the order for Race 29 at 2:10 PM AEST.
11. Transport and Parking:
It is highly recommended to take public transport to the event as there are limited parking facilities and areas. Any street parking is usually limited to two hours.
Those in possession of an event ticket or valid accreditation can travel for free on allegular Queensland Rail City Network trains, Surfside Buslines services and the G: services (excluding Airtrain).
For more information, we recommend you visit the Translink website by clicking here. You can also click here for Event FAQs.
12. Transport and Parking:
You can access the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 interactive map here. Benefits of using the interactive map:
Access to up-to-date information of the event (including any time changes);
Location services friendly: switch on your location services on your device so you can see where you are and where you're going on the map.
Click here to view the PDF Track Map for the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
Click here to view the PDF Accessible Map for the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
13. Other Links
For more information about the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, click the links below:
