Horse racing is one of the most-watched sports in the UK, with millions tuning in for the Festival meetings, the Classics and the big handicaps throughout the year. Coverage is split between ITV (free-to-air) and Sky Sports Racing (subscription) — but with IPTV you get both channels in full for a single monthly price.
Where Is Horse Racing Shown in the UK?
UK horse racing is broadcast across two main channels. ITV and ITV4 carry free-to-air racing including the Grand National, Royal Ascot, Cheltenham Festival and other major fixtures. Sky Sports Racing carries wall-to-wall racing coverage throughout the year, including every race from morning to evening on its dedicated channel. Smooth Stream IPTV includes both ITV4 and Sky Sports Racing in full.
Cheltenham Festival on IPTV
The Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the jump racing calendar — four days in March featuring the Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Stayers Hurdle and the Gold Cup. ITV carries extensive live coverage of Cheltenham, and Sky Sports Racing shows every race across the week. With Smooth Stream IPTV you watch every race of the Cheltenham Festival live in HD on any device.
Grand National on IPTV
The Grand National at Aintree is the most famous horse race in the world and one of the biggest sporting events on the UK calendar. ITV broadcasts the Grand National live with full build-up coverage — and as ITV is included in Smooth Stream IPTV, you watch the Grand National live without needing a TV aerial or licence for the extra channels. It is one of the most-streamed events of the year.
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See plansRoyal Ascot on IPTV
Royal Ascot is five days of flat racing royalty every June, featuring the Gold Cup, the Commonwealth Cup and some of the most prestigious races in the world. ITV carries live Royal Ascot coverage, and Sky Sports Racing shows every race across the week. With Smooth Stream IPTV you follow every Royal Ascot day live — from the first race to the final furlong.
Sky Sports Racing on IPTV
Sky Sports Racing is the dedicated horse racing channel showing racing from morning to evening, 365 days a year — UK and Irish fixtures, international racing, greyhounds and more. A Sky Sports subscription to access Sky Sports Racing costs £22-£46/month. Smooth Stream IPTV includes Sky Sports Racing alongside all other Sky Sports channels for £14.99/month — saving horse racing fans over £80/year on Sky Sports alone.
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Watch Horse Racing on Any Device
Smooth Stream IPTV works on all the devices racing fans use:
- Smart TV — watch the big meetings on the big screen
- Amazon Firestick — via TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro
- iPhone or iPad — follow racing on the go or at the races
- Android phone or tablet — stream from anywhere
- PC or Mac — desktop or laptop streaming
How Much Does It Cost?
Sky Sports costs £22-£46/month depending on your package. Smooth Stream IPTV costs £14.99/month and includes Sky Sports Racing, ITV4, all other Sky Sports channels and 25,000+ more channels — complete horse racing coverage plus every other major sport in the UK, all for less than a basic Sky Sports subscription.
Watch Horse Racing Free for 24 Hours
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