Where to Watch York Races Live – Streams & TV Coverage

York Racecourse is one of the most iconic flat racing venues in the UK, staging some of the most anticipated races and festivals of the season. From the International Stakes and Nunthorpe Stakes at the prestigious Ebor Festival, to the Dante Stakes and Yorkshire Cup during the Dante Festival, York delivers world-class racing throughout the year. Whether you’re looking to tune into York races on TV or find a York races live stream, here’s how to watch all the action.
bet365 Live Horse Racing Streaming
Coverage: bet365 offers live streaming of every race from York Racecourse, including major contests like the Ebor Handicap, Yorkshire Oaks, and John Smith’s Cup.
How to Access: To access the streams, you must have a funded bet365 account or have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.
Features:
- Full replays via the Horse Racing Archive.
- Coverage of additional international meetings from Australia, France, and beyond.
Restrictions: Streaming may not be available in certain countries, including Australia and the USA.
Watch on bet365William Hill’s Premium Streaming Service
Coverage: William Hill’s premium service provides live streams of all York races, including the big fixtures at the Ebor Festival and Dante Festival.
How to Access: Place a minimum £1.00 bet on a qualifying race to watch it live.
Features:
- Available on both desktop and mobile.
- Streams also include coverage from other UK, Irish, and South African tracks.
- Requires a positive account balance or recent betting activity.
Availability: Only available to residents of the UK and Ireland.
Watch on William HillRacing TV
Coverage: Racing TV covers every meeting from York, including headline races such as the International Stakes, Yorkshire Cup, and Nunthorpe Stakes.
How to Watch: Via Racing TV’s website, mobile apps, or smart TV platforms. Also available on Sky, Virgin, and Vodafone TV.
Subscription: £10 day pass or £29.98/month for UK/Ireland. £29.99/month for international subscribers.
Watch on Racing TVSky Sports Racing
Coverage: Sky Sports Racing broadcasts all York races.
How to Watch:
- Part of the Sky Sports Package (£46/month).
- Stream online via the ATR Player (£9.99/month).
- Stream via NOW TV(£14.99/day or £34.99/month).
TV Channel Info:
- Sky Sports Racing: Sky Channel 415
- Racing TV: Sky Channel 424
- Virgin UK: 519 (Sky Sports Racing), 536 (Racing TV)
- Virgin Ireland: 411 (Sky Sports Racing), 412 (Racing TV)
ITV Racing Freeview TV
Coverage: Major races at York—including the Ebor Handicap, Nunthorpe Stakes, and International Stakes—are likely to be broadcast on ITV Racing.
How to Watch: Tune into ITV1 via Freeview, typically between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. You can also stream via the ITVX app.
Find out moreDubai Racing Channels
Coverage: Dubai Racing Channels occasionally feature York races as part of their global broadcast schedule.
How to Watch: Streams are available for free via betHQ, with commentary in English or Arabic depending on the event.
Find out moreWhere can I watch York races for free?
You can watch selected York races for free via ITV Racing on Freeview and the ITVX app. Some free streams are also available via Dubai Racing Channels on betHQ. William Hill offers premium streams with a qualifying £1 bet.
How can I live stream York races?
Most York races air on Racing TV and Sky Sports Racing, while feature races like the Yorkshire Oaks and International Stakes may also appear on ITV1.
Can I watch York races on my phone?
Yes, mobile streaming is available via bet365, William Hill, Racing TV, and ITV Racing apps.
Do I need to place a bet to watch York races online?
A qualifying bet is needed to watch via bet365 or William Hill Premium. Racing TV requires a subscription, while ITV Racing and Dubai Racing Channels offer free options.