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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, and for the race-by-race verdicts see our Epsom Derby 2026 tips and 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) -- 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) 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) 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), Sporting Life (sportinglife.com) and At The Races (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) 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 and Epsom Derby 2026 tips for the verdicts.
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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) 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 for the festival welcome offers and extra-place specials.
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