Where To Watch Punchestown Horse Racing Live – Streams & TV Coverage

Punchestown Racecourse is the home of Irish National Hunt racing, hosting prestigious fixtures like the Morgiana Hurdle, Punchestown Steeplechase, and Florida Pearl Novice Steeplechase. Whether you’re following the Punchestown Irish National Hunt Festival or key winter trials, here’s how to watch Punchestown races live.

bet365 (Streaming)

bet365 streams every Punchestown Racecourse meeting, as well as all UK, Irish, and French racing plus selected international events.

• Coverage – All UK, Irish, and French horse racing plus selected international races.
  
• How to access – Registered bet365 account required; to watch UK, Irish, and French racing you must have a funded account or have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.
  
• Additional Features – Streams from Australia, South Africa, US, Brazil, Dubai, Singapore, India; Horse Racing Archive with free replays; 600,000+ live sports events annually.
  
• Geo-Restrictions – Check bet365 geographic access details.
  
• Platforms – Website and iOS/Android apps.
  
• About bet365 – One of the largest online betting companies, offering comprehensive sports and horse racing streaming worldwide.
  

William Hill TV (Streaming)

William Hill TV streams all UK and Irish horse racing, including every Punchestown Racecourse fixture.

• Coverage – All UK & Irish horse racing.
  
• How to access – Registered account required; £1 minimum bet per race (antepost, totePool, meeting markets, and specials excluded).
  
• Additional Features – Football, tennis, basketball, greyhound racing, and more also streamed.
  
• Geo-Restrictions – UK and Ireland only.
  
• Platforms – Website and iOS/Android apps.
  
• About William Hill – Leading UK bookmaker with a long history of horse racing coverage. Read more about William Hill streaming.

BOYLE Sports (Streaming)

BOYLE Sports streams all Punchestown fixtures as part of its full UK and Irish racing coverage.

• Coverage – All UK & Irish horse racing plus selected international events.
  
• How to access – Registered account with a £1 minimum bet on the race.
  
• Additional Features – Also streams a variety of other sports.
  
• Geo-Restrictions – Available in UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man.
  
• Platforms – Website and iOS/Android apps.
  
• About BOYLE Sports – Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, providing comprehensive racing coverage for top Irish venues like Punchestown. See BOYLE Sports streaming details.
  

Racing TV (Streaming + TV)

Racing TV covers all Punchestown Racecourse meetings live through its subscription streaming and TV services.

• Coverage – All 26 major Irish racecourses (including Punchestown) and 35 UK racecourses.
  
• How to access –
  
  • Direct subscription: £10/day, £30/month, £298/year (UK); €29.99/month (Ireland & International).
    
  • Sky Q: Channel 424 – £29.98/month (UK), €34.98/month (Ireland).
    
  • Virgin: Channel 536 (UK), 412 (Ireland) – £22/month (UK), €26/month (Ireland).
    
  • Vodafone: Channel 421 (Ireland) – €30/month.
    
• Geo-Restrictions – International access via Racing TV International subscription.
  
• Additional Features – Free race replays.
  
• Platforms – Website, iOS/Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Sky Q, Virgin TV, Vodafone TV.
  
• About Racing TV – Premium racing channel with exclusive coverage of Punchestown, including the Punchestown Irish National Hunt Festival and Grade 1 races like the Morgiana Hurdle.
  

ITV (Freeview TV + Streaming)

ITV may feature Punchestown races during cross-border festival broadcasts or special events.

• Coverage – Selected UK & Irish racing events.
  
• How to access –
  
  • Freeview (UK only): ITV1 (Ch. 3/103), ITV4 (Ch. 26)
    
  • Freesat: ITV1 (Ch. 103/112), ITV4 (Ch. 117/118)
    
  • Sky (UK): ITV1 (Ch. 103), ITV4 (Ch. 120)
    
  • Virgin (UK): ITV1 (Ch. 103), ITV4 (Ch. 118)
    
• Geo-Restrictions – UK only.
  
• Platforms – Freeview Play, ITVX app, Sky Go, Virgin TV Go.
  
• About ITV – UK’s primary free-to-air horse racing broadcaster, occasionally including major Punchestown fixtures in its schedule. See ITV racing schedule
  

Dubai Racing (Streaming)

Dubai Racing may occasionally include Punchestown races in its international programming, but coverage is not guaranteed.

• Coverage – Primarily Dubai racing plus selected global events.
  
• How to access – Free via betHQ’s Dubai Racing streaming page.
  
• Platforms – Desktop, mobile, tablet.
  
• About Dubai Racing – Operated by Dubai Media Incorporated, providing worldwide racing coverage in English and Arabic.
  

FAQs

About Punchestown Racecourse

Punchestown Racecourse, located in County Kildare, Ireland, is the spiritual home of Irish jump racing.

It is best known for the Punchestown Irish National Hunt Festival, a five-day spectacle each spring featuring Grade 1 races like the Punchestown Steeplechase, Morgiana Hurdle, and Florida Pearl Novice Steeplechase. Other highlights include the Buck House Novice Steeplechase, Grabel Mares Hurdle, and Voler La Vedette Mares Novice Hurdle.

The right-handed, undulating track tests stamina and jumping ability, attracting top horses from Ireland and the UK. With world-class racing, lively crowds, and a festival atmosphere, Punchestown is a must-visit for jump racing fans.