# How to Stream the Epsom Derby 2026: ITVX App, Mobile & Smart TV _Stream the Epsom Derby + Oaks on phone, smart TV, laptop or tablet. ITVX free with email, Racing TV £6.99 day pass per day, app-by-app device guidance. Plus international streaming options and how to watch outside the UK._ *Source: [https://stablebet.co.uk/racing-news/epsom-derby-2026-how-to-watch/](https://stablebet.co.uk/racing-news/epsom-derby-2026-how-to-watch/) · last updated 2026-05-10* **Friday 5 -- Saturday 6 June 2026. Epsom Downs Racecourse.** **Quick answer for "where can I watch the Epsom Derby 2026":** - **Saturday 6 June (Derby Day):** **ITV1 free-to-air** + **ITVX live stream**. The **Betfred Derby** itself runs at **15:30 BST** -- the year's most-watched flat race. - **Friday 5 June (Oaks Day + Coronation Cup):** **ITV1 free-to-air** + **ITVX live stream**. **Coronation Cup** at ~15:30; **Oaks** at ~16:30. - **Both days:** **Racing TV** (Sky 426 / Virgin 535 / RacingTV.com) carries every race in full HD on subscription or £6.99 single-day pass. **The shortest path to free coverage** is **ITV1 on either day** -- ITV1 is included in every Freeview / Sky / Virgin / Freesat / BT TV package; ITVX is free with email registration on web, mobile and smart-TV apps. **The cheapest path to all support races** is the **Racing TV single-day pass at £6.99 per day** -- buy two for £13.98 to cover both Friday and Saturday with full HD + paddock walks + post-race interviews. **International viewing:** RTÉ Sport carries both days for Irish viewers (free-to-air on RTÉ One / RTÉ Two, plus RTÉ Player live stream). FanDuel TV (formerly TVG) covers the Derby for North American viewers; Sky Racing 1 in Australia. This guide gives the **per-platform breakdown** with what's included on each, plus the international viewing options. For the **full schedule + off-times** see our [Epsom Derby 2026 TV guide](/racing-news/epsom-derby-2026-tv-guide/), and for the **race-by-race verdicts** see our [Epsom Derby 2026 tips](/racing-news/epsom-derby-2026-tips/) and [Epsom Oaks 2026 tips](/racing-news/epsom-oaks-2026-tips/). ## Where to watch the Epsom Derby Festival 2026 -- by platform ### ITV1 / ITVX (both days, free) **ITV1** is free-to-air via every UK digital TV provider (Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat, BT TV). Coverage runs from approximately **13:00 BST through 17:30 BST** on both days. ITV4 simulcasts where the ITV1 schedule has news / drama overlaps. **ITVX** ([itv.com/watch](https://www.itv.com/watch)) -- ITV's live stream + on-demand platform. **Free with email registration.** ITVX gives you: - Live stream of both days on desktop, mobile, smart TV apps, Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV - 30-day on-demand catch-up of every named race + post-race interviews + analyst content - HD quality on smart TVs and modern phones; 720p fallback on lower-bandwidth connections ITVX is **UK-only** -- a UK VPN works for travelling viewers (subject to platform terms of service). ### Racing TV (both days, subscription or day pass) **Racing TV** ([racingtv.com](https://www.racingtv.com)) covers **every race on both days** in full HD with paddock walks, post-race interviews, analyst-led replays. Available via: - **Sky Channel 426 / Virgin Channel 535** as part of a sports add-on bundle - **RacingTV.com web stream** -- £29.98/month subscription, or **£6.99 single-day pass** (buy two for £13.98 to cover both days) - **Racing TV iOS / Android app** -- same access tier as the web stream The single-day pass is the right format for the Epsom Derby Festival viewer. The full subscription is justified if you watch racing more than 1-2 days per month across the year. ### Sky Sports Racing (some races, sports subscription) **Sky Sports Racing** ([skysports.com/racing](https://www.skysports.com/racing)) typically covers selected supporting races on both days for Sky Sports subscribers. **Less dedicated coverage** than Racing TV for Group races -- best used as a supplementary feed if you already have Sky Sports. ### YouTube + Racing Post + Sporting Life (free, post-race) **ITV Racing's YouTube channel** publishes the Derby race replay + jockey/trainer post-race interviews **within 30 minutes of the race**. Free, no registration. Same applies for the Oaks and Coronation Cup. **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 Derby Day coverage on a per-event basis. **The 2026 Epsom Derby is on RTÉ Sport** -- RTÉ One / RTÉ Two free-to-air for Irish viewers. **Racing TV** is also available in Ireland via Sky Ireland and UPC. **RTÉ Player** ([rte.ie/player](https://www.rte.ie/player)) offers live stream + catch-up, free with registration. ### Outside the UK / Ireland **FanDuel TV** (formerly TVG) covers the Epsom Derby for North American viewers. **Sky Racing 1** in Australia covers UK + Irish flat racing. **Asia: TBN / Asia Racing TV** for Hong Kong and Singapore. For the [Epsom Derby 2026 TV guide](/racing-news/epsom-derby-2026-tv-guide/) and [Epsom Derby 2026 tips](/racing-news/epsom-derby-2026-tips/) for the verdicts. ## How to Watch Epsom Derby 2026 -- FAQ ### Is the Epsom Derby 2026 on free TV? **Yes -- both days.** ITV1 carries the Friday Oaks Day + Coronation Cup AND Saturday Derby Day live and free-to-air. ITVX live stream + 30-day catch-up free with email registration. ### Can I watch the Epsom Derby for free? **Yes -- on ITV1 or ITVX** (both free in the UK). The Derby itself runs at **15:30 BST on Saturday 6 June 2026**. ### What time is the Epsom Derby 2026? **15:30 BST on Saturday 6 June 2026** at Epsom. Live on ITV1 and ITVX. ### What time is the Oaks 2026? **Approximately 16:30 BST on Friday 5 June 2026** at Epsom. Same day as the Coronation Cup (~15:30 BST). ### Can I stream the Epsom Derby on my phone? **ITVX** has dedicated iOS and Android apps for live streaming + catch-up of both days (free, email registration). **Racing TV** has dedicated iOS and Android apps for live streaming of all races on both days (subscription or single-day pass). ### Where can I watch the Epsom Derby in Ireland? **RTÉ Sport** carries both days free-to-air on RTÉ One / RTÉ Two. **RTÉ Player** ([rte.ie/player](https://www.rte.ie/player)) offers live stream + catch-up. ### Can I bet while watching? **Yes -- in-play markets** are typically available with most major UK bookmakers from race-go-time onwards. **Best Odds Guaranteed** is available on the day-of-race for accounts at Bet365, William Hill, Coral, Paddy Power, Ladbrokes, and Betfred. Royal Ascot (16–20 June) is next — see our [Royal Ascot 2026 betting offers](/bookmakers/royal-ascot-offers/) for the festival welcome offers and extra-place specials. > **Calculate your each-way return:** [Open the Each-Way Calculator →](/betting/calculators/each-way/) > **Responsible betting reminder:** the Epsom Derby is competitive Group 1 Classic racing. Use small stakes, each-way bets in big fields, and stop when you've reached your budget. Free help: [BeGambleAware.org](https://www.begambleaware.org).