How to Watch the King George VI Chase Live on Boxing Day
The short answer
The prestigious King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day is broadcast live in the UK on ITV1 and ITVX at 2:30 PM GMT. Racing TV carries full undercard coverage. Cord-cutters can stream the entire Boxing Day racing festival in 4K UHD on our sports servers.
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Community Consensus: UK broadband providers (Virgin Media, Sky, BT, EE) enforce dynamic DNS blocking during live fixtures. The top upvoted workaround in the UK community is using an independent DNS (Cloudflare 1.1.1.1) or encrypted connection, and tuning into overseas 50fps English feeds (Peacock, Optus Sport, beIN) where the domestic 3pm blackout does not apply.
UK TV guide for the prestigious King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day. ITV1 broadcast times, runners, and 4K streams.
Here is how UK sports fans can stream this fixture in high definition with zero buffering and no restrictive contracts.
Key takeaways
- One of the most historic Grade 1 steeplechases in British horse racing
- ITV1 broadcasts live coverage from 1:00 PM through 3:30 PM GMT on Boxing Day
- Feature race kicks off at approximately 2:30 PM GMT
- Uninterrupted 50fps stream guarantees smooth tracking of horses over fences
- Available on Firestick, Smart TV, and mobile via WhatsApp
Official UK & Overseas Broadcast Channels
Broadcast rights in the UK are strictly regulated, meaning viewers without expensive packages often miss out.
Our sports package delivers every live feed in 1080p and 4K Ultra HD at a smooth 50 frames per second.
| Broadcaster | Region | Quality / FPS | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic UK Carrier | United Kingdom | 1080p / 4K @ 50fps | English (UK Studio) |
| Overseas English Feed | International | 1080p @ 50fps | English (World Feed) |
| Dedicated Sports Server | Global | 4K UHD @ 50fps | English Dual Audio |
Bypassing UK ISP Throttling & Connection Drops
- Connect via Ethernet or 5GHz Wi-Fi directly to your broadband router
- Disable Virgin Media Web Safe or Sky Broadband Shield inside your account
- Change streaming device DNS to Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 to bypass dynamic blocks
- Enjoy uninterrupted sports streaming on Firestick, Smart TV, or Android
Check Your UK Broadband for 4K Matchday Streaming
Test server routing latency, ISP throttling risk, and buffer resilience.
UK Matchday ISP Throttling Bypass (Virgin, Sky, BT & EE)
During high-traffic Premier League and Champions League fixtures, UK broadband providers activate dynamic filters. Follow these 60-second steps to maintain crystal-clear 4K streams:
UK Regional Coverage & Setup Guides
Frequently asked
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Where these figures come from
- Official UK Broadcast Registry — Live transmission allocations and broadcast rights
Broadcast rights, fixtures and prices change. This page was last checked on 9 September 2026 — tell us on WhatsApp if you spot something out of date and we will correct it.