Where To Watch Nottingham Horse Racing Live – Streams & TV Coverage
Watching live horse racing from Colwick Park is easier than ever with multiple options available for fans. Whether you want to watch the Season Opener or the Nottinghamshire Oaks, our guide covers how to access Nottingham Racecourse live streams and TV coverage.
bet365 (Streaming)
You can watch live racing from Nottingham Racecourse directly through bet365, which offers a robust streaming platform for racing enthusiasts across the UK and Ireland.
- Coverage: All UK & Irish and French horse racing as well as other selected international horse racing.
- How to access: A registered bet365 account is required. To watch UK, Irish and French horse racing you must have a funded account, or have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. To watch any other racing, you must place a qualifying bet of at least £0.50 win or £0.25 Each-Way (or currency equivalent).
- Additional Features: Selected international racing includes racing from Australia, South Africa, the US, Brazil, Dubai, Singapore and India. [Horse Racing Archive] – allowing you to watch replays of any At The Races or Racing TV race at no extra cost. Other sports streaming – bet365 streams over 600K sports events every year including Europe’s top major domestic Soccer leagues, Grand Slam Tennis tournaments, World-Class Cricket, the NBA and NFL.
- Geo-restrictions: If you are located outside of the UK or Ireland then depending on your country, geographic access restrictions may apply.
- Platforms: The bet365 website and mobile apps (iOS/Android)
- About bet365: bet365 is a global leader in online betting, offering comprehensive markets for major events like the Robin Hood Stakes. Their platform provides a seamless viewing experience alongside their extensive sportsbook.
William Hill TV (Streaming)
Fans can catch all the action from Nottingham Racecourse via William Hill TV, provided they place a small wager on the specific race they wish to view.
- Coverage: All UK & Irish horse racing
- How to access: A registered William Hill account is required. A £1.00 minimum bet per race to watch. Antepost, totePool, meeting markets, and special bets do not qualify.
- Additional Features: William Hill also offers “Betting TV” – an entirely free live streaming service available to all account holders but restricted to racing coverage from only 24 UK racecourses (excluding Nottingham). Other sports streaming – William Hill’s bet & watch service streams a variety of other sports events, including major football, tennis, basketball and greyhound racing.
- Geo-restrictions: All streaming is for users located in the UK and Ireland only.
- Platforms: The William Hill website and mobile apps (iOS/Android)
- About William Hill: As one of the most established names in British betting, William Hill covers fixtures from the Season Opener to the season finale.
BoyleSports (Streaming)
BoyleSports provides high-quality live streams for Nottingham Racecourse fixtures, ensuring you never miss a moment of the racing calendar from anywhere in the UK or Ireland.
- Coverage: All UK & Irish horse racing as well as selected international horse racing.
- How to access: A registered BoyleSports account is required. A minimum £1 bet on the race
- Additional Features: BoyleSports offers streaming of a wide range of other major sports events.
- Geo-restrictions: All streaming is for users located in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man only.
- Platforms: The BoyleSports website and mobile apps (iOS & Android)
- About BoyleSports: BoyleSports is Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, offering competitive odds on races like the Nottinghamshire Oaks.
Racing TV (Streaming + TV)
As the dedicated broadcaster for Nottingham Racecourse, Racing TV offers comprehensive coverage of every meeting on TV and digital platforms.
- Coverage: Racing TV covers racing from all 26 major racecourses in Ireland and from 35 (out of the 60) major racecourses in the UK as well as selected international racing.
- How to access:
- Option 1 – A direct subscription to Racing TV (£10 day or £30 monthly or £298 annual pass for UK users and £29.99 per month for all users outside of the UK).’
- Option 2 – Sky: Sky Q subscribers can add Racing TV as a premium addon channel and access it via channel 424 (costing an additional £29.98 per month for UK or €34.98 per month for IE users). Note: Sky Glass and Sky Stream users cannot currently add Racing TV as a channel.
- Option 3 – Virgin: In order to access Racing TV on channel 536 in the UK and channel 412 in Ireland, a separate premium channel subscription is required (£22 p/m for UK users or €26 p/m for Irish users),
- Option 4 – Vodafone: In order to access Racing TV on channel 421 in Ireland, a separate premium channel subscription is required (€30 per month).
- Geo-restrictions: Only a direct subscription with Racing TV under their International susbcription package allows for access outside of the UK and Ireland.
- Additional Features: Racing TV offers free replays of past races via their website.
- Platforms:
- Option 1 – The Racing TV website, mobile apps (iOS & Android), Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV.
- Option 2 – Sky Q set-top or Apple TV for for TV or the Sky Go app for mobile/tablet/console.
- Option 3 – A Virgin TV Box, the Virgin TV Go (UK) or Virgin TV Anywhere (IE) apps allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet.
- Option 4 – A Vodafone TV Play Box and the Vodafone TV app allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet.
- About Racing TV: Racing TV is the premier destination for British and Irish racing, broadcasting exclusive live coverage from Nottingham and other top tracks. They provide expert analysis and deep insights into events like the Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes.
ITV (Freeview TV + Streaming)
While ITV does not cover every meeting at Nottingham Racecourse, they provide free-to-air broadcasts for major Saturday fixtures and significant festivals throughout the year.
- Coverage: ITV is free but offers only selected UK and Irish horse racing coverage. ITV1 broadcasts big events such as the Royal Ascot or Glorious Goodwood, as well as regular Saturday meetings. ITV4 broadcasts many Saturday meetings, as well as the occasional weekday and Sunday meetings, at courses all over the UK and Ireland.
- How to access:
- Option 1 – Digital Terrestrial TV – ITV1 is on channels 103 or 3 and ITV4 is on channel 26.
- Option 2 – Freesat – ITV1 is on channel 103 or 112 on Freesat. ITV4 is on channel 117 or 118 on Freesat.
- Option 3 – Sky in the UK offers access to ITV1 on channel 103 and and ITV4 on channel 120.
- Option 4 – Virgin in the UK offers access to ITV1 on channel 103 and and ITV4 on channel 118.
- Geo-restrictions: ITV is only available in the UK.
- Platforms:
- Option 1/2 – For direct ITV access, Freeview Play is built into most TVs and recorders. The Freeview Play and ITVX apps allow mobile and tablet access whils the Freeview website allows desktop access.
- Option 3 – Sky Q set-top, Sky Glass Smart TV, Sky Stream Puck allow for use on a TV. Also, the Sky Go app supports desktops, mobiles, tablets and consoles as well as Apple TV.
- Option 4 – A Virgin TV Box and the Virgin TV Go app allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet.
- About ITV: ITV brings horse racing to a mainstream audience, covering the biggest days in the calendar. You can check which upcoming Nottingham races are being televised by visiting the ITV racing tv schedule.
Dubai Racing (Streaming)
Dubai Racing offers free global coverage that occasionally includes fixtures from Nottingham Racecourse, accessible without any subscription or sign-up fees.
- Coverage: Dubai racing’s 3 channels provide Dubai racing coverage and international horse racing coverage which will occasionally include UK and Irish races. Commentary may be in Arabic or English.
- How to access: Free access is provided on our site (betHQ) and no account is required.
- Platforms: Desktop, mobile or tablet via the betHQ website.
- About Dubai Racing: Dubai Media Incorporated is the official media organization of the government of Dubai, operating these channels to broadcast global racing. While coverage varies, they occasionally show UK meetings, including events like Ladies Day.
FAQs
What is the best option for watching Nottingham Racecourse races online?
In general the best all-round desktop/tablet/mobile streaming option is bet365, because just having a funded account provides access to racing at the racecourse as well as all other UK, Irish and French horse racing as well as a lot of other international racing.
What is the best option for watching Nottingham Racecourse races on TV?
For TV users ITV will be best if they cover the racing that day (most Saturdays or major events) because they are free. Otherwise the premium Racing TV channel via Sky, Virgin or Vodafone is best for TV if you are already with one of them. If you are not with Sky, Virgin or Vodafone and the racing is not on ITV, then the best way to watch on TV is directly via Racing TV.
What channel is Nottingham Racecourse racing on in the UK?
For Sky users, Racing TV is on channel 424, while Virgin Media customers can watch on channel 536. When ITV covers the racing, it is available on ITV1 or ITV4.
What channel is Nottingham Racecourse racing on in Ireland?
Irish viewers can watch Nottingham racing on Racing TV via Sky channel 424, Virgin Media channel 412, or Vodafone channel 421.
How can I watch Nottingham Racecourse races for free?
The most reliable option is bet365 which covers all UK and Irish racing – here a funded bet365 account is required but if you have that then nothing further is required.
Another option is ITV which may or may not cover the racing on any given day, but typically does cover any races falling onto a Saturday or the races from major events.
Finally the Dubai Racing channels, whilst free may or may not offer race coverage.
What time does racing at Nottingham Racecourse start?
To find the exact start times for all upcoming races, please refer to the Nottingham fixtures page.
Where can I access Nottingham Racecourse race cards, odds and tips?
You can access full race cards, the latest odds, and expert betting tips at the Nottingham fixtures page.
Where can I watch replays of Nottingham Racecourse races?
The bet365 website provides entirely free access to race replays of all UK and Irish racing for desktop users, the user just has to log into their account to access these.
The Racing TV website and mobile apps provide entirely access to replays of racecourses they cover (no log in required).
Can I watch Nottingham Racecourse races on my phone?
All providers offer mobile access via their websites and/or dedicated mobile apps.
Do I need to place a bet to watch Nottingham Racecourse races online?
bet365 just requires a funded account. William Hill TV does require a bet. BoyleSports also requires a bet. Non-bookmaker option do not require bets and are either free or require a subscription.
Where can I watch Nottingham Racecourse races if I am not in the UK or Ireland?
bet365 allows selected international access with geographic restrictions for certain countries
Racing TV also offer a specific International subscription package (£29.99 per month).
Other than that only the Dubai Racing channels may or may not provide coverage on any given day.
About Nottingham Racecourse
Nottingham Racecourse, located at Colwick Park close to the city center, is a historic venue that has been hosting racing since 1892. It is a left-handed, flat galloping track that spans approximately one mile and four furlongs, known for its fair nature which often attracts top-quality horses from leading stables. The course maintains a reputation for excellent ground conditions, making it a popular choice for trainers introducing promising young horses.
The venue hosts several significant fixtures throughout the flat racing season, including the Nottinghamshire Oaks and the Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes. Popular events such as the Season Opener and Ladies Day draw large crowds, offering a mix of competitive sport and social entertainment. With its rich heritage and proximity to the River Trent, Nottingham provides a picturesque and exciting day out for racing fans.
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