How to Watch Royal Ascot 2016

The wait for Royal Ascot each year seems like forever, but the biggest horse racing event of 2016 is finally here!  If you have the chance to attend Royal Ascot in person, you are very lucky—there is no other experience like it.  But if you cannot make it to the enclosures, that is no reason to despair.  You can still watch the action live and place your bets online!

How can you watch Royal Ascot 2016?

On TV:

If you want to watch live coverage on television, you can tune into Channel 4.  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, coverage will begin around 1:40 p.m.  On Saturday, it will start at 3:20 p.m.  Channel 4 will broadcast all the races.

Alternately, you can also tune into Racing UK.  Racing UK will broadcast 40 hours of live races from Royal Ascot 2016.  This is a great option if you want to enjoy the action in crystal-clear high definition.  It will be the first year ever for HD coverage.  Tune in at 10 a.m. daily. 

Online:

If you are going to wager on Royal Ascot on a british horse racing betting site, there is a good chance you can simply livestream the event on your home computer or mobile device.  Many websites will allow you to watch the races live if you are placing even a small bet (several pounds).  

Even though you may be envious of punters who get to attend Royal Ascot in person, there are benefits to watching and wagering from home.  You won’t be jostled by the crowds, and you won’t have to wait in line to place your wagers.  You can bet quickly and easily online, and you get access to full coverage of the events.  That may actually help you when it comes to betting on the races.