The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix has arrived for 2024, with Phillip Island hosting three days of two-wheel action.

Can home favourite Jack Miller secure his first podium of the season?

Will Francesco Bagnaia close the gap at the top of the standings between himself and Jorge Martín?

The Sporting News has all the key timings for the weekend.

MORE: How to watch MotoGP in Australia – TV channel, live stream

Phillip Island MotoGP: Practice start time in Australia

The first free practice session will be held on Friday, October 18 at 10:45 am before a full hour of general practice is scheduled for 3:00 pm AEDT.

On Saturday, October 19, the second free practice session will begin at 10:10 am AEDT.

Phillip Island MotoGP: Qualifying start time in Australia

Qualifying will take place over two sessions on Saturday, October 19.

Q1 is slated for 10:50 am AEDT, with Q2 to follow at 11:15 am AEDT.

Phillip Island MotoGP: Sprint race start time in Australia

This weekend’s sprint race is set for Saturday, October 19.

It is scheduled for a 3:00 pm AEDT start.

Phillip Island MotoGP: Race start time in Australia

The Australian MotoGP main race will take place on Sunday, October 20.

‘Lights out’ at Phillip Island is set for 2:00 pm AEDT, with the race projected to last between 40 and 45 minutes.

Phillip Island MotoGP: Full weekend schedule in Australia

(All times in AEDT)

Friday, October 18:

• Free Practice 1: 10:45 am – 11:30 am
• Practice: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Saturday, October 19:

• Free Practice 2: 10:10 am – 10:40 am
• Qualifying 1: 10:50 am – 11:05 am
• Qualifying 2: 11:15 am – 11:30 am
• Sprint race: 3:00 pm

Sunday, October 20:

• Warm Up: 9:40 am – 9:50 am
• Race: 2:00 pm 

The full schedule – including times for Moto2 and Moto3 – can be accessed here.

How to watch Phillip Island MotoGP: TV channel, live stream in Australia

Fox Sports – who show every MotoGP race live throughout the season – will broadcast the Grand Prix. 

Channel 10 will also cover all the racing action live on free-to-air TV.

For those fans looking to stream the event, it will be available on Kayo Sports and 10 Play.