ITV Racing Today: Your Complete Guide to Live Horse Racing Coverage

11 January 2026 Sports Broadcasting

The Premier Destination for Free-to-Air Racing

ITV Racing remains the only terrestrial TV channel in the UK that shows horse racing, providing fans with unparalleled access to the sport. In 2026, ITV’s intention is to again broadcast over 70 days of racing on ITV1 and ITVX, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout the year.

This Week’s Schedule

Racing enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to this week. Saturday 10th January features live racing on ITV4 from 13:00 to 16:00, with coverage from Lingfield, Newcastle, and Kempton. ITV will also show top races from Kempton Park and Fairyhouse, one of the elite racecourses in Ireland, during their live coverage on Saturday.

ITV will have live racing on Friday and Saturday this week with a total of sixteen races to be covered across both days, with Friday’s coverage coming from Wolverhampton with all seven races on their Friday Night Live card set to be shown on ITV.

Extended Broadcasting Deal

ITV have agreed a new three-year deal to show exclusive, free to air coverage of UK horse racing until the end of 2026. Well over 100 days of live coverage will be shown across ITV1 and ITV4 each year – all simulcast on ITVX – along with morning racing programme The Opening Show.

Expert Presentation Team

Ed Chamberlin is the main ITV racing presenter these days and will front most of the weekly ITV Racing coverage – especially the main fixtures. Other ITV Racing presenters that can often be found on the channel are former jumps jockeys Ruby Walsh and AP McCoy, Leonna Mayor and Adele Mulrennan.

Why ITV Racing Matters

ITV Racing’s commitment to the sport has transformed how British audiences engage with horse racing. The deal encompasses UK racing’s Crown Jewel events with the Grand National, the Cheltenham Festival, Royal Ascot and the Derby all featuring. This ensures that both casual viewers and dedicated fans can enjoy the biggest moments in racing without subscription fees.

For viewers seeking today’s racing action, ITV provides consistent weekly coverage, typically on Saturdays, with additional midweek fixtures. The free-to-air model continues to make horse racing accessible to millions of households across the United Kingdom, preserving the sport’s rich heritage while attracting new generations of fans.