# How to Stream the Dante Festival 2026: ITVX App, Mobile & Smart TV _Stream the Dante Festival on phone, tablet, smart TV or laptop. ITVX free with email, Racing TV £6.99 day pass, app-by-app device guidance. Plus free post-race YouTube replays and how to watch on a UK VPN abroad._ *Source: [https://stablebet.co.uk/racing-news/dante-festival-2026-how-to-watch/](https://stablebet.co.uk/racing-news/dante-festival-2026-how-to-watch/) · last updated 2026-05-10* **Wednesday 13 -- Friday 15 May 2026. York Racecourse.** **Quick answer for "where can I watch the Dante Festival 2026":** - **Thursday 14 May (Dante Stakes Day):** **ITV1 free-to-air** + **ITVX live stream**. The Dante Stakes itself runs at **16:05 BST** -- the most-watched race of the festival. - **Wednesday 13 May (Musidora Day):** **Racing TV** (Sky 426 / Virgin 535 / RacingTV.com web). **Single-day pass £6.99** if you don't want a full subscription. - **Friday 15 May (Yorkshire Cup Day):** **Racing TV** plus **Sky Sports Racing** for the headline race window (TBC by ITV's published schedule). **The shortest path to free coverage** is **Thursday 14 May on ITV1 / ITVX** -- ITV1 is included in every Freeview / Sky / Virgin / Freesat package; ITVX is free with email registration on web, mobile and smart-TV apps. ITVX coverage is **UK-only** -- viewers outside the UK need either a UK VPN or one of the international alternatives covered below. **The cheapest path to all three days** is the **Racing TV single-day pass at £6.99 per day** -- buy three (£20.97 total) and you have full HD coverage of all 21 races + replays + paddock walks + post-race interviews. **The full subscription path** is **Racing TV at £29.98/month** -- justified if you watch flat racing more than 1-2 days per month across the year (the May to October flat calendar has roughly 80 racing days the channel covers in full). This guide gives the **per-platform breakdown** with what's included on each, plus the international viewing options for Ireland (RTÉ + Racing TV), Australia (Sky Racing 1) and the US (FanDuel TV / Twin Spires). For the full **race-by-race timetable** see our [Dante Festival 2026 TV guide](/racing-news/dante-festival-2026-tv-guide/) and for the **race-day verdicts** see our [Dante Festival 2026 tips](/racing-news/dante-festival-2026-tips/). ## Where to watch the Dante Festival 2026 -- by platform ### ITV1 / ITVX (Thursday 14 May only) **ITV1** is free-to-air via every UK digital TV provider (Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat, BT TV, Now TV pass-through). Coverage runs from approximately **13:30 BST to 17:30 BST** on **Thursday 14 May only** -- ITV does not cover the supporting Wednesday or Friday cards. **ITVX** ([itv.com/watch](https://www.itv.com/watch)) is ITV's live stream + on-demand platform. **Free with email registration** -- no subscription required. ITVX gives you: - Live stream of Dante Stakes Day on desktop, mobile, smart TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV - 30-day on-demand catch-up of every named race + post-race interviews - HD quality on smart TVs and modern phones; 720p fallback on lower-bandwidth connections - Geo-restricted to UK IPs only -- a UK VPN can extend access for travelling viewers ITV4 also simulcasts when the ITV1 schedule has news / drama overlaps. The ITVX live stream automatically follows ITV1 → ITV4 to keep coverage continuous. ### Racing TV (all three days) **Racing TV** ([racingtv.com](https://www.racingtv.com)) covers the **full 21-race programme across all three days**. Full HD, expert analysis, paddock walks, post-race interviews. Available via: - **Sky Channel 426 / Virgin Channel 535** as part of a sports add-on bundle (typically £15-20/month) - **RacingTV.com web stream** -- £29.98/month direct subscription, or a **single-day pass at £6.99** - **Racing TV iOS / Android app** -- same access tier as the web stream, included in the subscription The **single-day pass** is the right play for a one-off Dante Festival viewer. The **full subscription** pays back if you watch more than 1-2 racing days per month across the year. ### Sky Sports Racing (Wednesday + Friday only) **Sky Sports Racing** ([skysports.com/racing](https://www.skysports.com/racing)) carries selected coverage of the Wednesday Musidora Day and Friday Yorkshire Cup Day. **Subscription required** -- bundled with a Sky Sports / Now TV / Virgin Sports pass (typically £25+/month). Sky Sports Racing is broader than Racing TV (it covers UK + Ireland + Dubai + Hong Kong) but **less deep on UK-specific Group races**. The Dante Festival is **best watched on Racing TV or ITVX** for UK viewers; Sky Sports Racing is a useful backup if you're already a Sky Sports subscriber. ### YouTube + Racing Post + Sporting Life (free, post-race) **ITV Racing's YouTube channel** publishes the **Dante Stakes race replay + jockey/trainer interviews within 30 minutes of the race**. Free, no registration. Same for the Musidora and Yorkshire Cup if results are high-profile. **Racing Post** ([racingpost.com](https://www.racingpost.com)), **Sporting Life** ([sportinglife.com](https://www.sportinglife.com)) and **At The Races** ([attheraces.com](https://www.attheraces.com)) all publish written race reports + free video replays within 60 minutes of each race. ### Ireland (RTÉ + Racing TV via Sky Ireland) **RTÉ Sport** sub-licences ITV's UK-flat coverage on a per-event basis. **The 2026 Dante Stakes is on RTÉ Sport** for Irish viewers -- check the RTÉ Player schedule for off-time. Racing TV is also available in Ireland via Sky Ireland and UPC. ### Outside the UK / Ireland **FanDuel TV** (formerly TVG) covers UK Group races for North American viewers. **Sky Racing 1** in Australia covers UK + Irish flat racing. **Asia: TBN / Asia Racing TV** for Hong Kong and Singapore feeds. For travel periods, a **UK VPN service** plus a free ITVX account is the cheapest path to ITV1 coverage (subject to that VPN's terms of service and ITVX's geo-policies; this isn't legal advice, just a practical note). For the **full schedule + off-times** see our [Dante Festival 2026 TV guide](/racing-news/dante-festival-2026-tv-guide/), and for the [Dante Festival 2026 tips](/racing-news/dante-festival-2026-tips/) for the verdicts. ## How to Watch Dante Festival 2026 -- FAQ ### Is the Dante Festival 2026 on free TV? **Thursday 14 May (Dante Stakes Day) only** is on free-to-air TV via ITV1 (and ITVX live stream + 30-day catch-up, free with email registration). The **Wednesday Musidora Day** and **Friday Yorkshire Cup Day** are not on free-to-air -- they're on Racing TV which requires a subscription or a £6.99 single-day pass. ### Can I watch the Dante Stakes for free? **Yes -- on ITV1 or ITVX** (both free in the UK, with ITVX requiring email registration). The Dante Stakes runs at **16:05 BST on Thursday 14 May 2026**. ### What time is the Dante Stakes 2026? **16:05 BST on Thursday 14 May 2026** at York. Live on ITV1 and ITVX. ### Can I stream the Dante Festival 2026 on my phone? **ITVX** has dedicated iOS and Android apps for live streaming + catch-up of Thursday's coverage (free, email registration). **Racing TV** has dedicated iOS and Android apps for live streaming of all three days (subscription or single-day pass required). ### Where can I watch the Dante Festival in Ireland? **RTÉ Sport** typically sub-licences ITV's UK-flat coverage. **The 2026 Dante Stakes Day is expected to be on RTÉ Sport** for Irish viewers; check RTÉ Player schedule for the confirmed off-time. **Racing TV** is also available in Ireland via Sky Ireland and UPC for the full three-day programme. ### What channel is the Yorkshire Cup 2026 on? **Racing TV** is the primary broadcaster for Friday 15 May. **Sky Sports Racing** typically covers the headline race window for Sky Sports subscribers -- check the published listings for the Friday card. ### Can I bet while watching? **Yes -- in-play markets** are typically available with most major UK bookmakers from race-go-time onwards. Use the [**Each-Way Calculator**](/betting/calculators/each-way/) for in-play maths on the trends-clean each-way picks. **Best Odds Guaranteed** is available on the day-of-race for accounts at Bet365, William Hill, Coral, Paddy Power, Ladbrokes, and Betfred. For our [bookmaker reviews](/bookmakers/) see the bookmakers hub. > **Responsible betting reminder:** the Dante Festival is competitive Group-class racing. Use small stakes, each-way bets in big fields, and stop when you've reached your budget. For [bookmaker offers](/bookmakers/) see our offers page. Free help: [BeGambleAware.org](https://www.begambleaware.org).