How to Watch Durban July 2026 - TV Channel, Live Stream and Race Times

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Last updated: Sat 04 Jul 2026 07:52

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2026 Durban July airs live July 4, with coverage starting 1:00pm SAST
TV (SuperSport, SABC) and live streaming (1xBet, bet365) options available
Justin Snaith’s horses are top favourites in a strong field

Craig Zackey poses for a photograph as he holds the winning trophies after winning the 2025 edition of the Durban July. (Getty)

Here's how you can watch the Durban July live on television, or streamed on a mobile or tablet.

South Africa's most prestigious horse race takes place today, as 18 of the continent's finest thoroughbreds battle it out in the 2026 Durban July.

Legendary trainer, Justin Snaith boasts an overwhelmingly strong hand, with his top three contenders Note To Self, Wish List and Regulation sitting prominently in the betting. Viva's Liberte and Zeitz lead the charge against Snaith's trio of challengers. Isivivane and Mocha Blend have been backed in recent days, along with another Snaith runner Native Ruler, and Tony Peter's star Gladatorian.

Here's the full schedule for Durban July day, and how you can watch the action live from Greyville this afternoon.

Information updated at 8:00am on 4.7.2026

Durban July Day 2026 Race Schedule and Times

Time (UK)	Race	Distance
10:45am	Greentube Class 4 (Class 4)	1m
11:25am	Tote B Stakes	1m
12:05pm	Magical Zulu Kingdom 2200 (Grade 3 Handicap)	1m 3f
12:40pm	Durban Gold Vase (Grade 3)	1m 7f
1:20pm	Amusnet Golden Slipper (Grade 2) (2yo Fillies)	7f
2:00pm	Omoda Golden Horseshoe (Grade 2) (2yo)	7f
3:00pm	Hollywoodbets Durban July (Grade 1)	1m 3f
4:00pm	Ridgemont Garden Province Stakes (Grade 1) (Fillies & Mares)	1m
4:40pm	Post Merchants (Grade 3)	6f
5:20pm	Premier Gateway International Handicap (Listed)	1m
6:00pm	Race Coast Middle Stakes (Fillies & Mares)	6f
6:40pm	Metro FM Class 4 (Fillies & Mares) (Class 4)	6f

2026 Durban July Television Information

The 2026 Durban July takes place at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, July 4, with live television coverage beginning in South Africa at 1:00pm SAST on SuperSport and SABC. The main race is scheduled for 4:00pm SAST, which is 3:00pm in the UK and Ireland.

Viewers in South Africa can follow the build-up, parade ring coverage and the race itself through the official live broadcast, while all races on the card are also covered by Gallop TV. The Durban July is race seven on the Greyville card, with the official programme listing the 2200m Grade One handicap at 4:00pm SAST.

Racing TV also lists the Durban July for 3:00pm UK time, giving British and Irish viewers a convenient way to follow the action from Greyville.

Durban July Live Streaming Guide

Viewers in South Africa can watch this historic handicap live via 1xBet. International viewers will need to stream this Grade One live via bet365.

1xBet Durban July Live Stream

Sign up using our code NEWBONUS or log into your 1xBet account
Head to the Horse Racing section and find the Durban July
You should now be able to watch this race live on your 1xBet app

Durban July Live StreamWatch Via a Mobile Or TabletWATCH HERE

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Bet365 Durban July Live Stream - International Viewers

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.

Durban July Live StreamWatch Via a Mobile Or TabletWATCH HERE

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