The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the British and Irish horse racing calendar. Dubbed by many the “World Cup of Jump Racing”, Cheltenham Festival attracts tens of thousands of punters throughout the week, who look forward to the world’s best steeplechasers locking horns on Cheltenham’s iconic racecourse.
Famed for its electrifying atmosphere, historic races and the dramatic, stamina-sapping “Cheltenham Hill”, the festival captivates casual viewers as well as seasoned horse racing fanatics.
Recent years have seen equine royalty like Galopin Des Champs demonstrate sheer power over fences and the legendary Tiger Roll cement his place in history with jaw-dropping Cross Country Chase performances. Constitution Hill has dominated the hurdles too, landing the Champion Hurdle in 2023 after winning the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in the previous year.
The Nicky Henderson-trained horse missed the 2024 festival due to illness, which was headline news in the horse racing scene. Constitution Hill has become something of a rockstar in the sport, with his notoriety spreading far beyond the realm of jump racing. In fact, he’s also got his own branded Slingo game online, which stands the test of time against other Slingo favourites based on popular culture like Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? and Deal or No Deal.
It’s only a matter of weeks until the 2025 Cheltenham Festival and already the anticipation is building. If you can’t make it to Cheltenham this year, the wonders of smartphone technology have made it possible to catch every race live on the go.
Our trio of solutions to stream the 2025 Cheltenham Festival on your smartphone
Your first port-of-call if you’re living in the UK is to download the ITVX app onto your Android or iOS device. ITVX is the new on-demand streaming platform for the independent television channel ITV. The Cheltenham Festival is one of the premier events on the ITV Sport calendar, with the channel securing broadcast rights to every day of the festival.
Download and install the ITVX app well in advance of the festival. You’ll be able to toggle between live streams, catch up on highlights of previous races and even rewind to key moments like a dramatic finish. ITVX’s commentary team also offers exceptional analysis and insight which can help those having a flutter.
Speaking of having a flutter, some of the leading sportsbooks will also have the ability to live stream Cheltenham Festival races. Providing your account is logged in and you’ve got a funded account, it should be possible to live stream any of the races during the five-day event.
Finally, die-hard horse racing fans may look to the Racing TV platform as an alternative. This subscription-based channel lives and breathes UK and Irish horse racing. The Racing TV app is fully compatible with both Android and iOS devices, ensuring flawless live streams and in-depth analysis. Although it requires a monthly subscription, Racing TV’s professional coverage makes it a worthwhile short-term investment for those who effectively crave an all-access pass to the festival on their smartphone.
With all of these options and apps at your fingertips, catching the 2025 Cheltenham Festival has never been easier, even if you don’t have the luxury of being sat in your armchair.
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