Watch the King George VI Chase on TV this Boxing Day and get a front-row seat for one of the most popular sporting events over the Christmas period.
The King George VI Chase Day at Kempton Park stages some of the most important races in the Jumps calendar – not only the famous Grade 1 showpiece, the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase, but also the Christmas Hurdle and Kauto Star Chase.
At a glance
King George VI Chase dates: 26 December 2025
TV coverage:ITV (UK, FREE), Racing TV or Sky Sports Racing
ITV will screen all the action live and for free, while Racing TV (Sky channel 424/Virgin Media 536) and Sky Sports Racing (Sky channel 415/Virgin Media 519) will broadcast via their subscription-based services.
Free ITV coverage
ITV Racing will broadcast racing from Kempton – as well as Aintree and Wetherby – on ITV1 from 12:30–15:00. You can watch on TV or online via ITVX.
The King George VI Chase will start at 14:30.
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