Cheltenham Festival starts today with live TV coverage

The 2025 Cheltenham Festival starts on Tuesday, March 11, featuring four days of top horse racing. It includes major events like the Champion Hurdle and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, attracting fans worldwide. Live coverage will be available on ITV1 and Racing TV. ITV1 will show the first six races daily from 1pm to 4:30pm, while Racing TV will cover all seven races. ITV will not air the final two races each day. Races begin around 1:20pm, with intervals of 40 minutes. Key races are scheduled for 4pm, and the last races at 5:20pm. Fast results will be available on ITV and Racing TV for quick updates on race outcomes.