Where to watch Grand National 2025 live

You’ve decided your horses, signed up with some betting sites and got your free bets, but how and where can you watch the Grand National live in 2025? Here’s all you need to do to watch the Grand National online.

  1. Choose the Bookmaker you like
  2. Make a minimum deposit
  3. Watch the Grand National live

How to live stream the Grand National 2025?

There really is no excuse to miss the 2025 Grand National in this digital age. And if you’ve placed your Grand National bet online, there’s more good news if you want to follow your horse’s progress.

Most leading betting sites now provide a free horse racing stream for the 2025. Grand National race. In same cases it may be necessary to place a small bet on the race in advance, but it is becoming increasingly common to be able to simply log into your chosen betting site and watch the race for free.

Most of the big bookies have this feature, including Betfair, Paddy Power, William Hill, and bet365.

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Here are the steps you need to take to live stream the 2025 Grand National:

  1. Choose your preferred online Grand National betting site. Whichever betting site you choose, you need to make sure you have an account in order to live stream the Grand National.
  2. Signing up to a betting account is easy, all you have to do is is click sign up or create an account and follow the registration process. This normally requires you to enter some personal information and contact details.
  3. When you are registered to the betting site, you need to head over to the Grand National section, located in the horse racing tab. On the day of the race, the Grand National section will have a live stream screen located above the runners. In some cases you may have to place a Grand National bet of £1 or more, in which case our ‘how to’ guide could come in handy if you need help placing a bet. There are an increasing number of betting sites that actually provide their streaming service free of charge to depositing customers, without the need to bet on the Grand National, so do check ahead of the race.
  4. Wait until a few minutes before the race, when the free live stream will start.
  5. Watch the Grand National live free.

Paddy Power: Bet & Watch the Grand National Live Stream

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Betfair: Bet & Watch the Grand National Live Stream

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William Hill: Bet & Watch the Grand National Live Stream

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bet365: Bet & Watch the Grand National Live Stream

Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365.
18+. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration required. Full T&Cs

How can I watch the Grand National on TV?

It’s easy to watch Grand National 2025 on TV in the UK. Leading ‘free-to-air’ channel, ITV, paid around £30million to secure an initial four-year deal in 2017, before extending it further. They therefore have the broadcasting rights allowing viewers to watch the Grand National live free until at least 2026. If you’re a UK resident, you can sit back in the comfort of your own home and watch the 2025 Grand National on TV. The ITV website or ITV player app will also stream the Grand National LIVE. So, even if you are on the move, you’ve no reason to miss the world’s greatest steeplechase.

You can also watch Aintree live via Racing TV. The channel charges a monthly subscription to watch their coverage and also a daily pass that gives you access to the day’s racing.

What are the best betting sites to use to live stream the 2025 Grand National?

UK customers have an abundance of betting sites to choose from when it comes to live streaming the Grand National. They vary in quality and a lot of factors come into account when trying to decide which one to use to live stream the Grand National. These factors include the quality of the video, being able to bet live and also the overall user experience. Here are some of our favourites:

  • bet365: The betting site is easy to use, has limited ads and the quality of the live streams are really good. It is no doubt a very good betting site to live stream the 2025 Grand National.
  • William Hill: Popular betting site William Hill is very good to live stream horse races on. The live stream service is also one which doesn’t seem to suffer with quality issues.
  • BetVictor: BetVictor is great for horse racing live streams, with a top-quality service that provides you with you with a good ability to view the odds of the specific race. It is also easy to navigate to the live stream section.
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If you want the ultimate Grand National LIVE experience – Go to Aintree!

Why not watch the 2025 Grand National in person? This solution to watching the Merseyside marathon might sound a bit extreme to the ‘once-a-year’ punters but it’s still an option. Enjoy the atmosphere of the Grand National by being there yourself, although tickets are selling out fast.

£30 IN FREE BETS WHEN YOU place a £5 BET
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FAQ – How to watch the Grand National Live?

Can I watch the Grand National live?

If you’re looking to watch the Grand National in person, you should buy your tickets early. It’s well worth experiencing but much of Aintree will sell out before race day. To watch a Grand National live stream on TV or your mobile, you can go to most bookmakers sites, or access the ITV app.

Is it possible to watch Aintree live?

Yes, it’s not just the Grand National that you can watch or live stream. Every race you bet on with an online bookmaker gives you access to a stream for that race. So if you bet on every Aintree race, you can watch the whole Aintree Grand National meeting live with a bookmaker.

Where can I stream the Grand National?

There are various options to stream the Grand National. Our suggestion would be via an online bookmaker, as you’ll also benefit from offers and possibly free bets. However, it’s also possible to view the race on either ITV or Racing TV.

How can I watch the Grand National for free?

If you’re a bettor and you’ve placed your Grand National bet, you watch the streaming from your bookmaker platform.

When is the 2025 Grand National?

The 2025 Grand National will be run on Saturday 5th April.

What time is the 2025 Grand National?

Organisers have tinkered with the Grand National race time in recent years, and there was another change for 2024. A keenness to avoid clashing with 3pm Saturday afternoon football fixtures had forced the Grand National time back to 5.15pm but concerns over the state of the ground meant Grand National 2024 moved to an earlier 4pm slot. It is likely that this will be the same for 2025.

Where to watch the 2025 Grand National live?

There are a lot of UK betting sites which will allow you to watch the Grand National live if you place a bet on the race. You will also be able to watch the Grand National live on ITV One and ITVX. You need a TV licence to watch it on ITV One and you need to create an account to watch the Grand National on ITVX.

Where is the 2025 Grand National held?

The Grand National is always held at the same racecourse. The horse race will be at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England.

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