What Time Is the Grand National 2027 & How to Watch
The exact start time, the TV channel, and how to stream it live.
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In short: the 2027 Randox Grand National is off at 4:00pm on Saturday 10 April 2027 at Aintree. It's shown live and free-to-air on ITV, streamed on ITVX, with every race of the three-day festival also on Racing TV.
When is it?
The Grand National Festival runs Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 April 2027. The Grand National steeplechase itself is the feature of Grand National Day, Saturday 10 April, scheduled off at 4:00pm. See our full festival schedule for every race time across the three days.
On TV — free-to-air on ITV
ITV holds the free-to-air rights and shows the National and the day's other feature races as part of ITV Racing. You can watch on ITV1 on any TV — no subscription needed.
Streaming — ITVX
If you're away from a TV, ITV's coverage streams free on ITVX via the app or website on phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.
Every race — Racing TV
ITV shows the feature races, but not always every single race. Subscription channel Racing TV carries all 21 races across the three days for viewers who want the full card.
Watching from abroad
Broadcasters vary by country, and streaming rights are region-locked. Check your local racing broadcaster for coverage in your territory.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Grand National 2027?
The 2027 Randox Grand National is scheduled off at 4:00pm on Saturday 10 April 2027 at Aintree.
What channel is the Grand National on?
The Grand National is shown live and free-to-air on ITV as part of ITV Racing. Every race across the three days is also available on the subscription channel Racing TV.
Can I stream the Grand National for free?
Yes — ITV's coverage streams free on ITVX via the app or website on phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.
Is every race televised?
ITV shows the feature races each day. Racing TV, a subscription channel, carries all 21 races of the festival.