How to Watch the Irish Grand National 2026 - TV Channel, Time and Streaming

The Irish Grand National runs at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday April 6th and millions of people across Ireland and Britain will be watching live. Whether you are planning your Easter Monday around the race or just want to catch the big moment, here is everything you need to know about how to watch, when it starts and what else is on the card. When Does It Start The Irish Grand National is scheduled to start at 17:00 - 5pm - on Easter Monday April 6th. The gates at Fairyhouse open at 11am with the first race at 2:05pm. The card runs through the afternoon before the feature race closes proceedings. If you are watching from home, the build-up coverage typically starts around 30 to 45 minutes before the off. How to Watch on TV The Irish Grand National is broadcast live on ITV1 in the UK, making it free to watch for anyone with a television. ITV Racing provides the live coverage and their team will be on the ground at Fairyhouse for the full afternoon card. In Ireland, the race is broadcast on RTE and also available through various bookmaker live streaming platforms for eligible customers. For Racing TV subscribers, full coverage of the entire Fairyhouse Easter Festival is available across all three days including Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday. Streaming Online ITVX - the ITV streaming platform - carries live ITV Racing coverage, which means you can watch the Irish Grand National free online without a television. The app is available on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and computers. You will need a free ITVX account to access the stream. Bookmaker apps including Paddy Power, Betfair, Bet365 and others offer live streaming to eligible customers who have a funded account or have placed a qualifying bet. If you have an account with any major bookmaker, check their streaming section before the race - it is often available without placing a bet on the specific race. What Else Is on the Card Easter Monday at Fairyhouse is a full day of Grade racing across multiple disciplines. The card includes Graded hurdle and chase races across the afternoon before the Irish Grand National closes the card. It is one of the busiest and most entertaining days in the Irish racing calendar, with the atmosphere at Fairyhouse building through the afternoon toward the 5pm climax. Attending in Person General admission tickets for Easter Monday at Fairyhouse are priced from €35 per adult. The racecourse is located in County Meath approximately 30 minutes from Dublin city centre. Public transport options include a bus service from Dublin and shuttle connections from the nearest train station. If you are attending, arrive early - the racecourse fills significantly through the afternoon as the feature race approaches. Horse Racing Oracle AI will publish its Irish Grand National selection after Saturday's declarations. Sign up free at horseracingoracleai.com and get the tip delivered before the market moves. Want free AI-powered tips every morning? Sign up free at horseracingoracleai.com -> Betting involves risk. Please gamble responsibly. Visit BeGambleAware.org.