Cheltenham Live Streaming - How to Watch Cheltenham Festival 2025

How to Watch Cheltenham Festival 2025

If you want to watch Cheltenham live and want to know how you can get involved and where the action is broadcast throughout the event, there are plenty of opportunities to make sure you don't miss a single second of the action.

Punters, racing fans, and even casual viewers alike will all have multiple ways to watch all of the action across all four days of the festival live on TV and online. This includes major broadcasters, including ITV, who will show all of the action minus the final race each day, which is free for everyone to view! All of the Cheltenham races live will also be available on RacingTV and other official broadcaster websites. Many betting platforms also offer exclusive access to Cheltenham live stream channels that can be accessed when customers sign up for an account with a site and place a qualifying bet.

Where to Watch Cheltenham Festival 2025

With the Cheltenham Festival being one of the most anticipated events in the horse racing calendar, fans of the event won’t want to miss any of the action. Luckily, there a variety of ways to watch this year’s races with top coverage provided by leading channels and platforms. Here’s where you can watch Cheltenham Festival 2025.

ITV Racing

ITV Racing is critically acclaimed for its outstanding coverage of all major horse racing events, with the Cheltenham Festival being no exception. This year, ITV Racing will continue its tradition of providing an unmatched viewing experience, including live broadcasts of every race, expert commentary and in-depth expert analysis. ITV Racing’s coverage is accessible on free-to-air television and the ITV catchup services, making it the most convenient option for UK horse racing fans. 

Racing TV

For those who are dedicated fans of horse racing, you may find the live-streaming experience from Racing TV more appealing. The channel provides comprehensive and detailed coverage of Cheltenham Festival, however, it does work on a premium subscription basis. Racing TV offers in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews and access to behind the scenes content, meaning it is a favourite amongst UK punters. The quality of streaming is high at Racing TV, allowing viewers to watch the festival on a variety of devices, but, whilst there is a subscription fee required to access the site, fans may consider it a worthwhile investment based on the standard of service provided. 

Bookmakers

Another popular way to watch Cheltenham races live is via your favourite UK bookmaker. Many of the major bookmakers like bet365, Betfred, Fitzdares, and Netbet offer industry-leading live streaming services to customers who have placed a minimum bet or maintain a funded account. 

Watching Cheltenham races live with your favourite bookmaker is, arguably, the most convenient way of watching, especially for those who enjoy betting on the races, but it is important to remember that you sometimes have to meet certain requirements to be able to stream. Some examples of this include having to place a bet on the race that you’re watching, or maintaining a certain amount of money in your account. 

If you're interested in the free bets and betting offers available from the top bookmakers for this year's festival, click here.

Best Betting Sites for Live Streaming Cheltenham

Ahead of this year's festival, we have put together our top five betting sites where you can watch Cheltenham live. Check out below for more information.

Betway

Betway has a particularly strong presence in the world of horse racing and is widely known for providing some of the best promotions. Alongside its lucrative offers, Betway also has a popular live-streaming category where punters can enjoy live sports alongside their bets. There is also a top quality mobile app available to be downloaded which makes for an even better live streaming experience, enabling you to watch Cheltenham races live from wherever you are, whenever you like!

Bet365

Perhaps the most widely recognised bookmakers in the country, bet365 is known for providing one of the best betting experiences, especially when it comes to horse racing and the Cheltenham Festival. It is home to competitive odds and a huge range of betting markets, but most importantly, home to some of the best quality and range of Cheltenham live streams. Do not miss a single second of the action at bet365 with its really simple to navigate platform, seamless streams and in-play betting!

Copybet

An attractive betting site, Copybet is another go-to bookmaker for keen horse racing punters. The site is easy to navigate and provides lots of different betting markets and plenty of horse racing promotions. Punters can even enjoy placing live bets on live action by taking advantage of the Copybet live streaming options. Simply sign up and place a bet with the site to receive access to watch Cheltenham live throughout the four days. 

Spreadex

Spreadex hosts a really strong betting platform for horse racing punters with many different markets and tons of impressive odds. There is also a top live streaming service that runs smoothly and seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices, with fast payments available when making both deposits and withdrawals. Various recognised payment methods are accepted, helping to make it simple and accessible for anyone! There are also many in-play betting promotions available at the site for chances to place some quick and easy bets.

William Hill

William Hill completes the list of top betting sites offering a flawless Cheltenham live stream. A modern and slick platform, William Hill is only becoming increasingly popular amongst punters for offering hugely valuable odds and superb live streaming options across multiple sports, including horse racing. It is easy to access with a fast and simple sign-up process, and deposits can be made instantly from many popular payment methods. Watch the Cheltenham races live and place and amend bets thanks to Betano’s live betting features, including cashout opportunities and enhanced odds.

If you're interested in how to bet on Cheltenham Festival, we have put together a helpful guide here.

Things to Consider When Live Streaming

Before watching a Cheltenham livestream, there are some things that you will need to keep in mind that bookmakers may require in order for you to view the races. 

Stated in the terms and conditions can be some factors that may impact you from watching a live stream. 

Bettors should keep in mind that while some live Cheltenham streams may be free to view, others may have a charge.

The majority of bookmakers require those who wish to view the streams to register an account with the platform. 

This can often include having funds in your account, an active bet placed on a race you wish to watch, having bet on that day of the festival, or having placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

Each bookmaker will have different requirements when it comes to viewing a Cheltenham live stream, so always make sure to check for any applicable T&Cs or requirements!

Cheltenham Festival 2025 Race Schedule

Across all four days of the Cheltenham Festival, spectators, fans and punters can expect seven top-quality races. Each day has its own feature race, including the Gold Cup! Find our schedule for the event below:

Day 1: Champion Day - Tuesday 11th March

Feature Race: The Unibet Champion Hurdle.

13:20 - The Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

14:00 - The My Pension Expert Arkle Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)

14:40 - The Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)

15:20 - The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) 

16:00 - The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)

16:40 - The Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap)

17:20 - The National Hunt Novices Chase (Novices’ Steeple Chase) (Novices’ Handicap)

Day 2: Style Wednesday (Ladies Day) - Wednesday 12th March

Feature Race: The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase

13:20 - The Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

14:00 - The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

14:40 - The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Premier Handicap)

15:20 - The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase

16:00 - The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

16:40 - The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Premier Handicap)

17:20 - The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1)

Day 3: St Patrick's Thursday - Thursday 13th March

Feature Race: The Ryanair Steeple Chase & Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle.

13:20 - The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2)

14:00 - The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase

14:40 - The Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Listed) (Premier Handicap)

15:20 - The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

16:00 - The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

16:40 - The TrustATrader Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Premier Handicap)

17:20 - The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (Sponsored by The JRL Group) Handicap Steeple Chase (0-145)

Day 4: Gold Cup Day - Friday 14th March

Feature Race: The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

13:20 - The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)

14:00 - The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap)

14:40 - The Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Steeple Chase (Grade 2)

15:20 - The Albert Bartlett  Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

16:00 - The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

16:40 - The St. James’s Place Festival Hunters Chase

17:20 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (0-145)

Tips for Live Streaming Cheltenham Festival 2025

To help you have the best possible experience when you watch Cheltenham races live at a bookmaker, we have provided some top tips for Cheltenham to keep in mind!

• Choose a reliable bookmaker

Making sure that the bookmaker you have chosen is reliable is vital before you start using it for any Chelnteham races live. Check that the site has a valid license from a reputable gambling authority, and that it is a legitame, secure and trustworthy site. Even better, if it is a recognised name in the industry!

• Have a stable internet connection

Before attempting to view any live streams, it is important that you have a strong internet connection to ensure for smooth and seamless footage. Avoid using public wifi’s and make sure you have enough mobile data if you are out and about to avoid any extra charges on your phone bill.

• Download betting apps

Many bookmakers now offer an exclusive mobile betting app for users to download to their devices. This is fantastic for those who want to take their betting on the go and watch Cheltenham races live from wherever they are, whenever they want! Dedicated apps are more reliable, convenient as well as providing users with instant access to streams!