Horse racing TV and streaming guide: follow the 2026/27 jumps season and major races overseas
All the broadcaster information you need to watch this week’s racing
Wondering what horse racing is on TV this week? Or how to watch each race, wherever you are in the world? You’ve come to the right place. Horse & Hound’s horse racing TV and streaming guide will keep you updated throughout the 2026/27 National Hunt season, so you don’t miss a moment of the action.
Below, you’ll find details about which races are being televised this week, which broadcasters are showing them, and how you can access that coverage.
We'll try to make it as simple and cost-effective for you to watch all the horse racing you want, with information on subscriptions, streaming deals, free trials, and free streams.
Horse racing on TV this week – at a glance
Race meeting |
Dates |
UK broadcaster |
Irish broadcaster |
US broadcaster |
Free and alternate streams |
Aintree: Haldon Gold Cup Day and William Hill Afternoon |
6–7 November |
► ITV (free) |
► Racing TV |
► Racing TV International |
N/A |
Hexham: Carpet Gallop Raceday |
6 November |
► ITV (free) |
► Sky Sports Racing |
N/A |
N/A |
Doncaster: Virgin Bet November Handicap |
7 November |
► ITV (free) |
► Sky Sports Racing |
N/A |
N/A |
Watch horse racing on TV from anywhere
If you’re away from home during the National Hunt season and your usual coverage is geo-blocked, a VPN can help you access your favourite free streaming services from anywhere in the world by changing your device’s IP address to appear as if you’re in another country.
There are many VPN providers out there, with some more reliable and safe than others. We’d suggest using a paid-for service such as NordVPN, where you can get an exclusive 77% off and three extra months, which offers a 100% risk-free money back guarantee. If you’re not happy with the service any time within the first 30-days, then you can cancel with no penalties at all.
How to watch racing at Aintree
UK: Viewers can watch on ITV4 or ITVX for free or Racing TV.
Ireland: Watch on Racing TV.
US: Races will be shown on Racing TV International.
How to watch racing at Hexham
UK: In the UK, you can watch Friday's meeting at Hexham on ITV4 or ITVX. It is also available on Sky Sports Racing.
Ireland: In Ireland you can watch via Sky Sports Racing.
How to watch racing at Doncaster
UK: As with the Hexham meeting, racing from Doncaster will be available on ITV4/ITVX and Sky Sports Racing.
Ireland: In Ireland you can watch on Sky Sports Racing.
Plans and prices
Platform |
Monthly |
Annual |
ITV |
Free to UK viewers – register for free account |
Free to UK viewers – register for free account |
Racing TV |
£39.98/month |
£298/year |
Sky Sports Racing / ATR Player |
£9.99/month for ATR Player |
Sky Essential (£180/year on two-year term) |
Platform |
Monthly |
Annual |
Racing TV |
€34.98/year |
€370/year |
Sky Sports Racing / ATR Player |
€12.99/month for ATR Player |
€155.88/year for ATR Player |
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