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ITV to broadcast UK horseracing until 2030

New agreement extends free-to-air coverage across multiple platforms.

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ITV will continue to show live coverage of UK horseracing until the end of 2030
The arrangement covers events including the Grand National, Royal Ascot, Cheltenham Festival and the Derby.

ITV has reached an agreement to broadcast UK horseracing for four more years, running from 2027 to 2030.

The coverage will be available free-to-air on ITV1, ITV4, STV and STV Player, with all live broadcasts also on ITVX.

The schedule includes 117 days of live racing as well as the morning programme The Opening Show.

Key events such as the Randox Grand National, Royal Ascot, the Cheltenham Festival and the Betfred Derby are included in the agreement.

ITV4 will broadcast at least five races from each fixture, providing additional coverage alongside ITV1 and STV.

ITV Horse Racing has reported record viewing figures on ITVX in 2025, with more than 15 million streams so far.

The Grand National attracted a peak audience of 5.2 million, Royal Ascot reached five million viewers across five days, the Cheltenham Festival peaked at 1.8 million and the Derby had 1.3 million viewers at its highest point.

Nick Mills, Racecourse Media Group CEO, stated: "On behalf of our racecourses, we are thrilled to extend our partnership with ITV for a further four years.

"British horseracing will again receive extensive mainstream terrestrial television coverage across 117 days - an exceptional level of visibility that allows millions of racing fans to watch the best the sport has to offer."

Felicity Barnard, Ascot Racecourse Chief Executive, added: "It's very good news that racing has agreed an extension with ITV.

"Their commitment, editorial expertise and production values are second to none and they are a superb partner to work with. We look forward to another period of innovation in broadcasting over the coming years."

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Coverage will continue to be available on multiple platforms including live broadcasts and on-demand viewing via ITVX

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