Watch the Epsom Derby live this weekend and enjoy the action from what’s known as “the greatest flat race in the world”.
Horses only have one chance to shine in the Epsom Derby as it’s only open to three year olds, so the stakes are higher than ever.
At a glance
- Epsom Derby date: 6 June 2026
- Watch Epsom Derby on TV: ITV (FREE), Racing TV
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How to watch the Epsom Derby on TV
ITV will screen much of the action from the Epsom Derby Festival live and for free on ITV1 and ITVX from 1pm to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, while Racing TV (Sky channel 424/Virgin Media 536) will broadcast via its subscription-based service.
ITV Racing will broadcast six races on each day of the festival, including The Derby and The Oaks, while Racing TV will cover every race.
You don’t need an ITVX subscription to watch live racing – just an email address and a valid TV license. You can register for a free account or download the app to your mobile device.
If you’re away from home, you can use NordVPN to secure your stream of the action from anywhere in the world.
What time is the Epsom Derby?
The Derby will run at 4pm and will be the fifth of eight races at Epsom Downs on Saturday 6 June.
What time is the Epsom Oaks?
The Oaks starts at 4pm and will be the fifth of eight races at Epsom Downs on Friday 5 June.
How to watch the Epsom Derby from anywhere
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Epsom Derby Day race times
| Start time | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30pm | The Betfred Tattenham Corner Stakes (Group 3) | 7f |
| 2.05pm | The Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Group 3) | 1m+ |
| 2.40pm | The Coolmore Coronation Cup (Group 1) | 1m 4f |
| 3.15pm | The Betfred ‘Dash’ Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 5f |
| 4pm | The Betfred Derby (Group 1) | 1m 4f |
| 4.40pm | The Cherryfield (Croydon) Lester Piggott Handicap Stakes | 1m 2f |
| 5.20pm | The HKJC Worldpool Northern Dancer Handicap Stakes | 1m 4f |
| 5.55pm | The JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Stakes | 6f |
How long is the Epsom Derby?
The Derby is 1m4f, which is approximately 1.5 miles or 2.414km.
What is the Epsom Derby?
The Epsom Derby is one of Britain’s richest and most prestigious Classic Flat races. It is open exclusively to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, and is the second leg of the triple crown – preceded by the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket and followed by the St Leger at Doncaster.
The course at Epsom Downs is known for its extreme undulations and camber. Horses face a tough, steep climb in the first half-mile before navigating a sweeping descent and a long straight to finish. The Derby serves as the ultimate test of a racehorse’s speed, stamina and balance.
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