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Enjoying highlights of the upcoming week in horse racing requires an international lens, as much of the top-class racing will be held overseas in England when the prestigious Royal Ascot meet begins its five-day run Tuesday, June 18. A total of 35 races will be held at beautiful Ascot Racecourse west of London, including four “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series races for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar in November.
NBC Sports will provide comprehensive coverage of the Royal Ascot meet each day, with the first four days (Tuesday through Friday, June 21) streaming on Peacock and the closing Saturday, June 22 card airing live on NBC and also streaming on Peacock.
Britney Eurton and Nick Luck will host NBC’s Saturday coverage at Royal Ascot, with Dylan Dreyer on-site for lifestyle reporting and Steve Kornacki serving as insights analyst. Check the below schedule for start times.
Every race at Royal Ascot will also be broadcast on FanDuel TV. That network will also air live racing from tracks including Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Thistledown (including the Ohio Derby on Saturday) as part of their daily package.
Racing from Belmont at the Big A in New York and from Monmouth Park in New Jersey is showcased on “America’s Day at the Races.” The NYRA-produced show airs daily from Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23 on FS2 – check the below schedule for times.
Horse racing from tracks around the world is available to subscribers on Racetrack Television Network (RTN), which can be livestreamed on all devices (computer, tablet and smartphone) and on TV via DISH Network, Amazon Fire and Roku.
Here’s a rundown of TV, livestreaming and radio coverage for the week:
TV/Livestream Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
June 18 |
Live coverage of opening day at Royal Ascot |
8:30 a.m. |
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June 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing including opening day at Royal Ascot |
post time varies |
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June 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 19 |
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet |
8:30 a.m. |
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June 19 |
Live coverage of horse racing including Royal Ascot |
post time varies |
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June 19 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 20 |
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet |
8:30 a.m. |
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June 20 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
2 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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June 20 |
Live coverage of horse racing including Royal Ascot |
post time varies |
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June 20 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 21 |
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet |
8:30 a.m. |
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June 21 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
2 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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June 21 |
Live coverage of horse racing including Royal Ascot |
post time varies |
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June 21 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 22 |
Live coverage of closing day at Royal Ascot |
9 a.m. |
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June 22 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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June 22 |
Live coverage of horse racing including closing day at Royal Ascot |
post time varies |
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June 22 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 23 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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June 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
June 18 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 19 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 19 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
June 20 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 20 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
June 20 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
June 21 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 21 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
June 21 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
June 21 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
June 22 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
June 22 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | 106.1 FM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern