How to watch the Welsh Grand National live from anywhere in the world
It’s the biggest race in the Welsh calendar
Watch the Welsh Grand National on TV this weekend and get a front-row seat for the biggest racing event of the year in Wales.
The Welsh Grand National is run at Chepstow Racecourse. It’s a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase, which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of three miles and 6½ furlongs (6,154m) over 23 fences and the winner will take home more than £85,000.
At a glance
- Welsh Grand National dates: 27 December 2025
- TV coverage: ITV (UK, FREE), Sky Sports Racing
- Watch Welsh Grand National from anywhere: Use this NordVPN deal
How to watch the Welsh Grand National
ITV will screen all the action live and for free, while Sky Sports Racing (Sky channel 415/Virgin Media 519) will broadcast via its subscription-based service.
Free ITV coverage
ITV Racing will broadcast racing from Chepstow – and Kempton Park – on ITV1 from 12:30–15:00. You can watch on TV or online via ITVX.
The Welsh Grand National will start at 14:30.
How to watch the Welsh Grand National live from anywhere
Coverage on ITVX is geo-blocked outside the UK. A VPN, though, will get you your usual coverage from anywhere in the world.
A Virtual Private Network can alter your device’s digital location, bypassing geo-restrictions and unlocking your equestrian streams wherever you happen to be. VPNs also work wonders for your internet security, encrypting your information to keep you safe online.
There are many VPN providers out there, with some more reliable and safe than others. We’d suggest using a paid-for service such as NordVPN, where you can get 74% off, which offers a 100% risk-free money back guarantee. If you’re not happy with the service any time within the first 30-days, then you can cancel with no penalties at all.
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