Live stream the 2022 Royal Ascot
Britain’s Royal Ascot is one of the biggest and best events of its kind in the UK. This year’s event takes place June 14–18, with 35 races across five days. One to watch is Baaeed, possibly the best miler since Frankel and still unbeaten, racing in the Queen Anne Stakes on the first race of Day 1. TV coverage begins daily with The Opening Show at 9 a.m. BST / 4 a.m. EDT and race coverage begins daily at 2:30 p.m. BST / 9:30 a.m. EDT. Watch live online via ITV (showing every race for free), NBC, and Sky Sports.
Stream horse racing live on ITV
Price: Free
Channels: ITV and ITV4
You can watch the broadcast of a number of major horse racing events for free with ITV.
To watch horse racing:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the UK.
- Sign up at ITV. You may need to supply a valid UK postal code (e.g., “WC1X 0AA”).
- Start watching for free!
Note: Check the official ITV Hub TV Guide to know when to watch.
Want it on the big screen? Learn about all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your TV.
Stream horse racing live online on Zattoo Switzerland
Price: Free
Channels: ITV and ITV4
Zattoo Switzerland is a great alternative to watch all ITV and BBC channels live and free. Here’s how to watch:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the Switzerland.
- Sign up at Zattoo.
- Start watching for free!
Want it on the big screen? Learn about all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your TV.
Stream horse racing live on Peacock TV, NBC/NBCSN, and TVG
Price: 5 USD/month and up
Channels: Peacock TV, NBC, NBCSN, or TVG
Channels NBC, NBCSN, and NBC’s streaming service Peacock broadcast a wide range of horse racing events, including the Kentucky Derby, live in the U.S. You can watch the broadcast via U.S. major cord-cutting services. Various free trials are available. (DirecTV Now does not offer a free trial). The cup is also simulcasted by TVG (which is available via fuboTV). To watch live:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Head to Peacock TV (5 USD/month and up), YouTube TV (65 USD/month and up), Hulu (70 USD/month), fuboTV (65 USD/month), or DirecTV Now (70 USD/month) and sign up. You may need to enter a valid U.S. postal code (e.g., 10001, 48104).
- Enjoy the races!
Note: You may need a valid U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to Peacock TV, Hulu, fuboTV, or DirecTV Now. You can still subscribe to YouTube TV via Google Play, even if you don’t have a U.S. credit/debit card.
Learn more about watching fuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu, and DirecTV Now with ExpressVPN.
Follow the latest horse racing updates on BBC
Looking for the latest news and expert analysis? The BBC is the premier destination for fans who want up-to-the-minute news and coverage.
Head to the BBC for the latest horse racing coverage from BBC Sport!
2022 horse racing schedule
| Event | Date | Location |
| Dubai World Cup | March 26, 2022 | Dubai, UAE |
| Grand National | April 7–9, 2022 | Liverpool, UK |
| Nakayama Grand Jump | April 16, 2022 | Funabashi, Japan |
| Kentucky Derby | May 7, 2022 | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Preakness Stakes | May 21, 2022 | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Belmont Stakes | June 11, 2022 | Elmont, New York, USA |
| Royal Ascot | June 14–18, 2022 | Ascot, UK |
| Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe | October 1–2, 2022 | Paris, France |
| Melbourne Cup | November 1, 2022 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Breeders’ Cup | November 4–5, 2022 | Lexington, Kentucky, USA |
ExpressVPN is a VPN service not intended to be used as a means of copyright circumvention. Please read the ExpressVPN Terms of Service and your content provider’s Terms of Use for more details.