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Where to Watch Grand National Race: TV Channel & Streaming

With the 176th staging of the Grand National taking place at Aintree on Saturday, how can punters and horse racing fans alike watch the famous race?

The 2024 Grand National is just days away now with punters starting to give serious consideration to their selections for the 176th staging of the race.

As a result of the mixed British weather, either soft of heavy ground is expected at Aintree, another factor to consider when the final declaration of horses is confirmed on Thursday.

Once assessing which Grand National betting odds are to your liking, a decision needs to be made on where you will watch one of the showpiece events on the British sporting calendar.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the relevant information you may require to make such a choice.


Corach Rambler on the way to winning the 2023 Grand National on April 15, 2023.© Reuters

What TV channel is the Grand National on?

The broadcaster with the main television rights in the United Kingdom is ITV. That has been the case since they secured the rights from Channel 4, starting in 2017.

In the past, ITV have won BAFTA nominations for their coverage of the Grand National, while presenters Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani have been acknowledged with Broadcast Sports Presenter of the Year accolades.

ITV1 is available on Sky and Freeview on Channel 103, while specialist channel Racing TV is available on 424 on Sky and 536 on Virgin Media.


Grand National streaming options

With the race taking place on a Saturday, it is plausible to anticipate you may have to come up with an alternative for where to watch the Grand National.

However, do not worry. Both ITV and Racing TV both have streaming services, via their website or an app.


What is the Grand National start time?

In the UK, the Grand National is due to start at 4pm, following the rest of the card at the Liverpool course.


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