Cheltenham Festival 2026 Live Stream: How To Watch Every Race Online

Conrad Castleton

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Last updated: Wed 25 Feb 2026 15:47

Conrad Castleton 25 Feb 2026

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Cheltenham Festival 2026 features top races like the Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle
Watch all races live online via bet365 and Stake.com with active accounts
Streaming accessibility depends on geo-restrictions and user account status

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Cheltenham Festival 2026 Live Stream

The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest meeting of the National Hunt season, bringing together the very best horses, jockeys and trainers for four days of elite jump racing at Prestbury Park. From the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on the opening day through to the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday afternoon, every race carries major significance - and fans around the world are eager to watch the action unfold live.

Irish Gold Cup winner Fact To File could potentially step up to challenge dual champion Galopin Des Champs in the 2026 Gold Cup, while the Champion Hurdle division has been shaken up by injuries and emerging contenders like Brighterdaysahead and The New Lion.

In the Champion Chase, Dublin Chase hero Majborough looks the horse to beat, while established stars such as Marine Nationale and L’Eau Du Sud add further intrigue. The staying division also promise plenty of drama, with Teahupoo returning to defend his Stayers’ Hurdle crown, and a deep novice chasing crop contesting the Arkle and Brown Advisory.

READ: Free tips for every race at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham Festival Live Stream Guide

If you can’t attend in person, live streaming offers the easiest way to watch every race from anywhere. This guide explains how to watch Cheltenham Festival live online, including step-by-step instructions for accessing streams via bet365 and Stake.com.

Here is how you can stream from Cheltenham live online:

Bet365 Cheltenham Festival Streaming

To watch a bet365 live stream users must be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. 18+, geo-restrictions & terms and conditions apply.

Visit bet365 > live streaming > horse racing
Log-in or register for an account (use the bet365 bonus code NEWBONUS if opening a new account)
Registered depositing users can then watch and bet on live horse racing.

Cheltenham Festival Live Stream with bet365WATCH HERE

New customers only. 18+ T&Cs and wagering requirements apply.

Stake.com Cheltenham Festival Live Streaming

Stake.com customers can watch live coverage of selected UK horse racing events directly through the platform’s sportsbook. To access live streams, users must be logged in to their Stake account and have an active balance. Live streaming is available on selected races where the broadcast icon appears.

Visit Stake.com and navigate to Sports > Horse Racing
Log in to your Stake.com account (new users can register using the Stake.com promo code NEWBONUS)
Ensure your account has funds available to qualify for live streaming access
Find the race from the race schedule and click the stream icon to watch live

Live streams are available to registered users aged 18+, and coverage may be subject to geo-restrictions and event availability.

Cheltenham Festival Live Stream with Stake.comWATCH HERE

18+. T&Cs apply.

Cheltenham Festival 2026 Schedule

Cheltenham Day 1 Card - Tuesday 10th March 2026

Time	Tuesday Races	Status	Distance
13:20	Supreme Novices' Hurdle	Grade One	2m
14:00	Arkle Challenge Trophy	Grade One	2m
14:40	Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle	Grade Three Handicap	2m
15:20	Ultima Handicap Chase	Grade Three Handicap	3m2f
16:00	Champion Hurdle	Grade One	2m
16:40	Plate Handicap Chase	Grade Three Handicap	2m 4f
17:20	National Hunt Chase	Grade Two Handicap	3m 6f

Cheltenham Day 2 Card - Wednesday 11th March 2026

Time	Wednesday Races	Status	Distance
13:20	Turners Novices' Hurdle	Grade One	2m 5f
14:00	Brown Advisory Novices' Chase	Grade One	3m
14:40	Coral Cup	Grade Three Handicap	2m 5f
15:20	Cross Country Chase	Class Two Handicap	3m 6f
16:00	Champion Chase	Grade One	2m
16:40	Grand Annual Chase	Grade Three Handicap	2m
17:20	Champion Bumper	Grade One	2m

Cheltenham Day 3 Card - Thursday 12th March 2026

Time	Thursday Races	Status	Distance
13:20	Mares Novices' Hurdle	Grade Two	2m 1f
14:00	Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase	Grade Two Handicap	2m 4f
14:40	Mares' Hurdle	Grade One	2m 4f
15:20	Stayers' Hurdle	Grade One	3m
16:00	Ryanair Chase	Grade One	2m 4f
16:40	Pertemps Final	Listed Handicap	3m
17:20	Kim Muir Challenge Cup	Class Two Handicap	3m 2f

Cheltenham Day 4 Card - Friday 13th March 2026

Time	Friday Races (Day 4)	Status	Distance
13:20	Triumph Hurdle	Grade One	2m
14:00	County Hurdle	Grade Three Handicap	2m
14:40	Mares' Chase	Grade Two	2m 4f
15:20	Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle	Grade One	3m
16:00	Cheltenham Gold Cup	Grade One	3m 2f
16:40	St James's Place Hunter Chase	Class Two	3m 2f
17:20	Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle	Class Two Handicap	2m 4f

Cheltenham Festival 2026 FAQs

Can you watch Cheltenham Festival live online?

Yes, you can typically watch the Cheltenham Festival live online through licensed betting platforms such as bet365 and Stake.com. Both services may provide live streams of selected UK horse racing events to registered users who meet the account eligibility requirements. Streaming availability can vary depending on your location, broadcast rights and platform terms.

Is Cheltenham streaming free?

Cheltenham live streaming is not completely free, but it is usually available at no additional cost to eligible users of platforms like bet365 and Stake.com. In most cases, you will need to have a funded account or recent betting activity to qualify for access. Standard terms and conditions, geo-restrictions and age requirements (18+) apply.

Can I watch Cheltenham on my phone?

Yes, you can usually watch Cheltenham races on your phone or tablet using bet365 and Stake.com. Both platforms are designed to work across mobile devices through apps or mobile browsers, allowing users to stream races wherever they have a stable internet connection, subject to account eligibility and regional availability.

Which bookmakers stream Cheltenham?

bet365 is widely recognised for offering one of the most comprehensive horse racing live streaming services, including UK racing where rights permit. Stake.com may also provide live streaming on selected horse racing events through its sportsbook interface for eligible users. Availability can depend on your jurisdiction and the specific race being broadcast.

Do I need to place a bet to watch?

You do not always need to place a bet, but you will usually need to meet certain account requirements. bet365 typically requires users to have funds in their account or to have placed a bet within a recent period to access streams, while Stake.com generally requires a positive account balance for eligible events. Requirements may vary depending on the race and location.