How To Watch Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2026 - Live Stream & TV Guide

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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2026 airs live Oct 4 from ParisLongchamp
Free-to-air in UK (ITV1/ITVX) & France (M6), US coverage on FanDuel TV/FS1
Race is broadcast in 150+ countries; check local listings for streaming

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. (Getty)

Here's how you can watch the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe live on television or stream the race on a mobile, tablet or other device.

One of the biggest races of the Flat season takes place at ParisLongchamp on Sunday afternoon, as many of Europe's leading middle-distance horses battle for victory in the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

British racing fans can watch the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe live and free on ITV1, with the action also available to stream through ITVX.

Arc Day at Longchamp

Sunday's card in Paris revolves around the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Europe's most prestigious flat race is run over 2400 metres and is scheduled to start at 3:05pm BST (4:05pm local time) on Sunday, October 4.

Along with the Arc, five further Group One races will be run at Longchamp on Sunday. Here's the race schedule for the feature races...

Time	Track	Title
12:40pm	Longchamp	Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac - Criterium des Pouliches (Group 1) 1m
1:15pm	Longchamp	Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Group 1) 7f
1:50pm	Longchamp	Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp Longines (Group 1) 5f
3:05pm	Longchamp	Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Group 1) 1m4f
3:50pm	Longchamp	Prix de l'Opera Longines (Group 1) 1m2f
4:25pm	Longchamp	Qatar Prix de la Foret (Group 1) 7f

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2026 - Television Schedule

ITV Racing will provide dedicated coverage of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday afternoon. Francesca Cumani and Ed Chamberlin will present the programme, with Rishi Persad and Adele Mulrennan providing analysis and Richard Hoiles on commentary duties.

ITV1's live programme is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm and run until 3:30pm, giving viewers more than two hours of coverage from ParisLongchamp before and during the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at 3:05pm.

How To Watch The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe In The UK

The easiest way to watch the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in the UK is on ITV1. Coverage is free-to-air, meaning viewers won't need a subscription to watch Sunday's feature.

ITV's coverage can also be streamed live through ITVX, allowing racing fans to watch the Arc on compatible phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.

undefined — French jockey Mickael Barzalona rides Daryz (front) ahead of Belgian jockey Christophe Soumillon riding Minnie Hauk (rear) to win the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. (Getty)

How To Watch The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe In France

French viewers can watch the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe live on M6. The channel's dedicated coverage is scheduled to run from 3:50pm until 4:10pm local time, encompassing the 4:05pm start of the Arc.

Equidia will provide more extensive coverage throughout the weekend, showing the racing and other highlights from ParisLongchamp.

International Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe TV Coverage

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe attracts a huge worldwide audience, and France Galop has confirmed that the 2026 edition will be broadcast in more than 150 countries.

Racing fans in the United States can follow the action from ParisLongchamp on FanDuel TV, with the Arc scheduled for 10:05am ET. FS1 will also carry live racing from Longchamp between 9:30am and 10:30am ET.

Interest in Japan will be particularly strong, and Tokyo Racecourse will stage a special public screening of the Arc. Fuji TV will also be covering the event in Japan.

Viewers elsewhere should check their local racing broadcaster or television listings for the latest coverage, with the Arc distributed extensively across Europe, Asia, Africa and other major international racing markets.

Can I Live Stream The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?

Yes. UK viewers can stream ITV's coverage of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe live through ITVX on compatible devices.

Viewers outside the UK should check the online service provided by the official broadcaster in their country, as streaming rights and availability can differ between territories.

Here's our guide to streaming the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe...