Where To Watch Curragh Horse Racing Live – Streams & TV Coverage
Curragh Racecourse is the stage for Ireland’s Classics, so fans worldwide search for the best Curragh races live stream or TV option whenever the Irish 2000 Guineas, Irish Derby or Tattersalls Gold Cup rolls around. Below you’ll find every provider that streams or broadcasts Curragh racing, what each service costs in the UK and Ireland, and how to tune-in on any device.
bet365 (Streaming)
Bet365 live-streams every Curragh race for any funded account or one that has wagered in the last 24 hours, giving users a route to watch Curragh racing plus expansive UK, Irish and global coverage.
- Coverage – All UK & Irish and French racing, plus selected international meetings.
- How to access – Open a bet365 account; keep it funded or place any bet in the last 24 h (qualifying stakes £0.50 win/£0.25 EW or currency equivalent for non-UK/IE action).
- Additional Features – Selected streams from Australia, South Africa, USA and more, plus a free Horse Racing Archive for every Racing TV or At The Races contest.
- Geo-Restrictions – Territorial limits apply; see the bet365 horse racing streaming guide.
- Platforms – Website and iOS/Android apps.
- About bet365 – Founded in Stoke-on-Trent, bet365 is one of the world’s largest sportsbooks and regularly handles marquee cards such as the Irish Oaks.
William Hill TV (Streaming)
William Hill TV streams each Curragh Racecourse fixture live for registered bettors staking at least £1 on the race, plus complete UK and Irish coverage.
- Coverage – All UK & Irish racing.
- How to access – Register and place a £1 bet per race (ante-post, tote and specials excluded).
- Additional Features – Free “Betting TV” service for 24 selected UK tracks; multi-sport streaming available.
- Geo-Restrictions – Streams limited to UK & Ireland.
- Platforms – Website and iOS/Android apps.
- About William Hill – A heritage British bookmaker dating to 1934, William Hill streams Classics like the Irish Derby alongside football, tennis and more; see the William Hill streaming service overview.
BoyleSports (Streaming)
BoyleSports streams every Curragh Racecourse race live after a £1 stake, alongside comprehensive UK, Irish and selected international coverage, delivering an easy, engaging betting and watching experience for passionate racing enthusiasts wherever they are.
- Coverage – All UK & Irish plus selected international racing.
- How to access – Register and place a £1 bet on the race.
- Additional Features – Streams many other major sports.
- Geo-Restrictions – Available in UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
- Platforms – Website and iOS/Android apps.
- About BoyleSports – Ireland’s biggest independent bookmaker, BoyleSports sponsors races like the Phoenix Stakes while offering a full sportsbook; view the BoyleSports live-streaming guide.
Racing TV (Streaming + TV)
Racing TV broadcasts Curragh meetings on its dedicated channel and apps, available via direct subscription or through pay-tv, making it the primary television home of Irish racing and offering additional replays, analysis and selected international events.
- Coverage – All 26 Irish tracks and 35 UK venues, plus some international cards.
- How to access
- Direct pass (£10 day / £30 mth UK, £29.99 mth outside UK)
- Add-on via Sky Q (Ch 424, £29.98 mth UK / €34.98 mth IE)
- Addon-on via Virgin (Ch 536 UK, £22 /month / Ch 412 IE, €26 /month)
- Addon-on via Vodafone TV IE (Ch 421, €30 mth).
- Additional Features – Free race replays at Racing TV Replays.
- Geo-Restrictions – Only the International subscription works outside UK/Ireland.
- Platforms – Website, iOS/Android, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, plus Sky/Virgin/Vodafone boxes and apps.
- About Racing TV – Racing TV is a subscription television channel owned by the Racecourse Media Group, broadcasting live coverage of over 70% of UK and Irish horse races, including Curragh’s Irish St. Leger, Moyglare Stud Stakes and more.
ITV (Freeview TV + Streaming)
ITV occasionally televises Curragh Racecourse action, most often on Saturdays or during the Irish Guineas or Derby Festivals.
- Coverage – Selected UK & Irish feature meetings.
- How to access –
- Digital Terrestrial: ITV1 (ch. 103 or 3), ITV4 (ch. 26)
- Freesat: ITV1 (ch. 103 or 112), ITV4 (ch. 117 or 118)
- Sky: ITV1 (ch. 103), ITV4 (ch. 120)
- Virgin: ITV1 (ch. 103), ITV4 (ch. 118)
- ITVX apps and website
- Additional Features – Upcoming broadcasts listed on the ITV racing schedule.
- Geo-Restrictions – UK only.
- Platforms – Freeview/Freeview Play TVs, ITVX app, Sky Q/Glass/Stream, Virgin TV, desktop browsers.
- About ITV – The UK’s public-service network brings headline events like the Irish Derby Festival to mass audiences.
Dubai Racing (Streaming)
Dubai Racing’s trio of free online channels sometimes simulcast Curragh Racecourse meetings alongside global events, allowing fans everywhere to sample Irish racing without registration, although commentary language and availability vary and coverage cannot always be guaranteed for each Curragh fixture.
- Coverage – Dubai meetings plus occasional UK & Irish races.
- How to access – No account needed; stream directly on betHQ.
- Additional Features – Three channels with English or Arabic commentary.
- Geo-Restrictions – None stated.
- Platforms – Desktop, mobile and tablet browsers.
- About Dubai Racing – Operated by Dubai Media Incorporated, the network shares international races such as the Sapphire Stakes for a global audience.
FAQs
What is the best option for watching Curragh races online?
For watching Curragh Racecourse races online, bet365 is usually the best all-round choice because a funded account instantly unlocks live streams for all Curragh fixtures plus every other UK, Irish and French meeting as well as comprehensive international coverage too.
What is the best option for watching Curragh races on TV?
Free-to-air ITV is the top TV choice for Curragh Racecourse whenever it schedules Saturday cards or events like the Irish Guineas Festival; otherwise Racing TV accessed directly or through Sky, Virgin or Vodafone delivers every Curragh fixture to your television.
What channel is Curragh racing on in the UK?
When scheduled by ITV, Curragh Racecourse racing appears in the UK on ITV1 on channels 103/3 on digital terrestrial and 103/122 on Freesat or on ITV4 on channel 26 on digital terrestrial and channels 117/188 on Freesat.
Alternatively every Curragh race can be reliably found on Racing TV channel 424 via Sky Q and channel 536 on Virgin.
What channel is Curragh racing on in Ireland?
In Ireland, Curragh Racecourse action airs on Racing TV channel 421 through Vodafone or channel 412 on Virgin.
How can I watch Curragh races for free?
You can watch Curragh Racecourse races free by logging into a funded bet365 account, checking whether ITV includes the meeting on ITV1 or ITV4, or sampling Dubai Racing channels, though ITV and Dubai coverage depend on each day’s broadcast schedule.
What time does racing at Curragh start?
Racing start times at Curragh Racecourse vary by fixture, so the quickest way to confirm the first post is to consult the live Curragh fixtures on betHQ, where every upcoming meeting’s timetable updates as soon as official schedules publish.
Where can I access Curragh race cards, odds and tips?
The Curragh Racecourse section on betHQ offers race cards featuring live odds, free newspaper-sourced betting tips and links to bookmaker offers, compiling everything you need to analyse, compare and wager on each race in one comprehensive, easily updated daily hub.
Where can I watch replays of Curragh races?
To review Curragh Racecourse action, log in to bet365 and open its Horse Racing Archive for free replays, or visit the Racing TV website and apps, which host complimentary Curragh reruns for all viewers, even those without an active subscription.
Can I watch Curragh races on my phone?
Yes—every provider covering Curragh Racecourse, including bet365, William Hill, BoyleSports, Racing TV, ITV and Dubai Racing, delivers mobile streams through responsive websites or dedicated iOS and Android apps, so you can follow each Curragh contest wherever your phone has internet.
Do I need to place a bet to watch Curragh races online?
Watching Curragh Racecourse via bet365 requires a funded account, William Hill TV asks for a £1 bet per race, BoyleSports needs a £1 stake, while non-bookmaker platforms such as Racing TV, ITVX or Dubai Racing stream without any betting obligation.
Where can I watch Curragh races if I am not in the UK or Ireland?
Outside the UK and Ireland you can still stream Curragh Racecourse by joining bet365, subject to geo-restrictions listed on the bet365 horse racing streaming guide, or by purchasing Racing TV’s £29.99 monthly International subscription; Dubai Racing may occasionally carry Curragh fixtures worldwide.
About Curragh Racecourse
The Curragh lies on the open plains of County Kildare, just 50 km south-west of Dublin. Its name comes from the Irish Cuirreach, meaning “place of running horses,” and records show racing on this natural grassland as far back as the 1720s.
Today the track is Ireland’s premier flat venue and home to all five Classics, headlined by the Irish Derby, Irish 2000 Guineas and Irish Oaks. Three major festivals – the Irish Guineas in May, the Irish Derby in June, and the Irish Oaks Weekend in July – draw international stars and huge crowds.
A sweeping right-hand horseshoe with a testing uphill finish, the course provides a stern stamina examination, while modern grandstands opened in 2019 offer panoramic views, extensive hospitality, a museum and easy access from the nearby M7 motorway. For many visitors, watching the sun set behind the plains as the Phoenix Stakes two-year-olds flash past is an unforgettable Irish racing experience.
