Grand National 2026 Livestream: How To Watch Aintree Horse Racing From Anywhere
Watch the Grand National on ITVX for free
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Watch the Grand National in Canada for CA$15 a month
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The 178th Grand National is upon us, with 34 declared runners to face the fearsome fence of the world’s most famous horse race.
With last year’s winner Nick Rockett withdrawing earlier this week following a cough, 2024 champion I Am Maximus has emerged as this year’s favourite. The French-bred bay gelding is one of eight horses in the field from the stable of Irish trainer Willie Mullins.
Meanwhile, Panic Attack, trained by Dan Skelton, is expected to become the first mare in 75 years to win the 4-mile race.
The Grand National takes place at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. Horses are set to enter under the starting orders Saturday, April 11 of 4pm BST UK local time (8 am PT or 11 am ET in the US and Canada, too 1 am AEST Sunday, April 12, in Australia).
The first Grand National was run at Aintree in 1839.
Live stream the Grand National 2026 in the US
FanDuel Sports Network will also show the Grand National live in the US.
How to watch the Grand National 2026 online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to see all the action at Aintree while you’re away from home, a A VPN can help improve your privacy and security when streaming.
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Live stream the Grand National 2026 in the UK for free
Horse racing fans in the UK can watch this year’s event live and for free, with the Grand National shown on free-to-air ITV1. That also means you’ll be able to stream the race for free on the network’s streaming service ITVX. Qualifying starts at 12:45 pm BST on Saturday, with the Grand National itself starting at 4 pm.
ITVX is free to use in the UK, and works on a wide range of devices, including Chromecast, desktop, iOS and Android, Roku, Sky Glass and Xbox.
Can I live stream the Grand National 2026 in Canada?
Canadian sports fans looking to watch Saturday’s race can watch all the action live on Sportsnet.
Sportsnet is available through most cable operators, but cord-cutters can sign up for the network’s independent streaming service Sportsnet Plus instead. There are two main tiers — $30 per month or $250 per year for the Standard package, and $43 per month or $325 per year for the Premium tier. A 4-month package is also available for $120.
Live stream the Grand National 2026 in Australia for free
Horse racing fans in Australia can watch the great race for free via the Racing.com TV channel and the Racing.com website.
Grand National 2026: Runners and Riders
(Number, horse, breed, jockey)
- 1. I am Maximus (FR) Paul Townend
- 3. Banbridge (IRE) JJ Slevin
- 4. Grangeclare West (IRE) Patrick Mullins
- 5. Gerri Colombe (FR) Jack Kennedy
- 6. Haiti Couleurs (FR) Sean Bowen
- 8. Firefox (IRE) Keith Donoghue
- 9. Monty’s Star (IRE) Darragh O’Keeffe
- 10. Spanish Harlem (FR) Brian Hayes
- 11. Lecky Watson (IRE) Sean O’Keeffe
- 12. Champ Kiely (IRE) Danny Mullins
- 13. Iroko (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
- 14. Favori De Champdou (FR) Danny Gilligan
- 15. Three Card Brag (IRE) Jordan Gainford
- 16. Oscars Brother (IRE) Daniel King
- 17. Mr Vango (IRE) Jack Tudor
- 18. High Class Warrior (GB) James Bowen
- 19. The Story of a Star (IRE) Robert Dunne
- 20. Beauport (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
- 21. Captain Cody (IRE) Jonathan Burke
- 22. Jaguar (FR) Mark Walsh
- 23. Perceval Legalois (FR) Harry Cobden
- 24. Good Tom (IRE) Sean Flanagan
- 25. The Real Whacker (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
- 26. Quai De Bourbon (FR) Donagh Meyler
- 27. Reply to Kayf (GB) John Shinnick
- 28. Jordans (FR) Ben Jones
- 29. Final Orders (GB) Conor Stone-Walsh
- 30. Marble Sands (FR) Kielan Woods
- 31. Panic Attack (IRE) Harry Skelton
- 32. Top of the Bill (IRE) Toby McCain-Mitchell
- 33. Johnnywho (IRE) Richie McLernon
- 34. Twig (GB) Beau Morgan
- 36. Imperial Saint (FR) Callum Pritchard
- 37. Amirite (IRE) Phillip Enright
