How to Watch the Grand National 2026 — TV Times, Channel and Free Streaming

The Grand National is on Saturday April 11th at 4pm. It is free to watch on ITV1 and free to stream on ITVX. Here is everything you need to know to watch the race wherever you are. TV Channel and Start Time The Grand National starts at 4:00pm BST on Saturday April 11th on ITV1. ITV Racing carries the full three-day Aintree Festival from Thursday April 9th through Saturday April 11th with live coverage across all three days. The Grand National broadcast is the biggest racing event ITV carries all year and the build-up begins well in advance of the 4pm off, with analysis, interviews, the parade of runners and expert tips running through the afternoon. ITV Racing is presented by Ed Chamberlin and features contributions from jockeys, trainers and analysts giving their Grand National selections and assessments before the race begins. How to Watch Free Online — ITVX ITVX is ITV's free streaming service and carries all ITV Racing coverage live. You can watch the Grand National completely free on ITVX from any device — smartphone, tablet, laptop, smart TV or desktop. A free ITVX account is all that is required. Registration takes a few minutes and is available at itvx.com. No subscription required. Bookmaker Live Streaming Most major bookmakers offer live streaming of the Grand National to eligible customers. Bet365, Paddy Power, Betfair, William Hill, Coral and Ladbrokes all typically stream the race. Check the streaming section of your bookmaker app before Saturday — availability is widespread and in most cases requires only a funded account or a qualifying bet placed on the race. Racing TV carries full Festival coverage including every race across all three days for subscribers and is the option for those who want to follow the complete Aintree card rather than just the Grand National. Saturday's Full Schedule at Aintree The Grand National card on Saturday April 11th begins at 1:45pm and runs through the afternoon. Key races before the Grand National include the Maghull Novices' Chase, a Grade 1 over two miles, and the Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase. The Grand National itself is the fifth race on the card, going to post at 4pm. Racing continues after the National for those staying for the full card. The non-runner reserve deadline for the Grand National was 1pm on Friday. The confirmed field of 34 runners is now set and barring any last-minute veterinary withdrawals, the horses declared will be the horses that line up on Saturday afternoon. Horse Racing Oracle AI's Grand National selection is live. Sign up free at [horseracingoracleai.com](https://horseracingoracleai.com/). Want free AI-powered tips every morning? Sign up free at [horseracingoracleai.com](https://horseracingoracleai.com/) Betting involves risk. Please gamble responsibly. Visit BeGambleAware.org.