It’s not for no reason that the Breeders’ Cup is dubbed America’s richest race, with a total purse of $30 million up for grabs across 14 races and the winner of Saturday’s Classic itself bagging $7 million. You can watch 2025 Breeders’ Cup racing from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
But there are eight other runners hoping to ruin the retirement party — not least last year’s runner-up Fierceness who heads into the weekend among the favorites. Forever Young, Journalism, Mindframe are all also expected to go well, but there will be no opportunity for Sovereignty to add to its Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes victories, as it has had to pull out ahead of time.
On the topic of fond farewells, this year’s meet in California will also see Frankie Dettori ride off into the sunset as he finally brings his astonishing 35-year career to a close.
Read on to find out how you can watch the Breeders’ Cup 2025 online and on TV wherever you are.
FREE Breeders’ Cup 2025 live streams
It may be America’s richest race, but there are plenty of ways to watch Breeders’ Cup 2025 absolutely FREE.
For starters, there’s the official Breeders’ Cup website and app, as well as its YouTube, Facebook and X channels.
The FanDuel TV feed will also stream this weekend’s event.
Races are being shown for FREE in Ireland, too, with live streams on Virgin Media Play.
While in the U.K. there will be live action from Saturday only being streamed for FREE on ITVX.
Find that you’re blocked from watching these streams? You can use a VPN to watch your usual streaming services when traveling overseas. Details below.
How to watch Breeders’ Cup 2025 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the horse racing on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the 2025 Breeders’ Cup live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re away from the U.S. and want to view your usual U.S. service, you’d select a U.S. server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to a service listed here that’s showing the Breeders’ Cup and watch the racing.
How to watch Breeders’ Cup 2025 in the U.S.
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As explained above, horse racing fans in the U.S. can watch the 2025 Breeders’ Cup live and for FREE thanks to the event’s own website, app and social media channels. Plus, FanDuel TV is also streaming every race for free.
For a more traditional viewing experience, the coverage is being shared out between NBC and USA Network. Watch on cable or through an OTT online streamer such as Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.
You’ll also be able to stream all Breeders’ Cup 2025 races on Peacock — NBC’s streaming service. You’ll need a Premium subscription, which starts from $10.99/month, or add access to Apple TV and pay from $14.99/month.
How to watch Breeders’ Cup 2025 in the U.K.
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The free-to-air ITV is carrying Breeders’ Cup 2025 action in the U.K. but only in a very limited way. It’s showing three of Saturday’s races (including the Breeders’ Cup Classic) from 8:45 p.m. GMT on ITV4 and its ITVX streaming platform.
For fuller Breeders’ Cup 2025 coverage, you’ll need access to Sky Sports Racing or can subscribe to a Now Sports Membership from £14.99/day.
If you’re outside of the U.K. when it’s on, you can use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent ITVX or Sky Go from working.
How to watch Breeders’ Cup 2025 in Canada
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In Canada, Breeders’ Cup 2025 coverage is exclusive to Sportsnet and its 360 channel.
You can also stream the racing live online thanks to Sportsnet Plus. It looks like you’ll need a Premium plan to watch Breeders’ Cup racing, which starts at $42.99/month.
If you live in Canada but aren’t at home right now, you can still watch live streams by using a quality VPN like NordVPN to unlock your usual service.
How to watch Breeders’ Cup 2025 live streams in Australia
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Day 2 of Breeders’ Cup is being shown on the free Racing.com TV channel and Racing.com website — that includes the Classic on Sunday morning.
If you’re away from Australia right now and want to watch your usual coverage from back home, use a quality VPN like NordVPN.
Breeders’ Cup 2025 Schedule
Day One — Friday, October 31
- 5:45 p.m. ET / 9:45 p.m. GMT — Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
- 6:25 p.m. ET / 10:25 p.m. GMT — NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
- 7:05 p.m. ET / 11:05 p.m. GMT — John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
- 7:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 p.m. GMT — FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
- 8:25 p.m. ET / 12:25 a.m. GMT (Sat) — Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
Day Two — Saturday, November 1
- 3:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. GMT — PNC Bank Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
- 3:41 p.m. ET / 7:41 p.m. GMT — Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
- 4:21 p.m. ET / 8:21 p.m. GMT — Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint
- 5:01 p.m. ET / 9:01 p.m. GMT — Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff
- 5:41 p.m. ET / 9:41 p.m. GMT — Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf
- 6:25 p.m. ET / 10:25 p.m. GMT — Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic
- 7:05 p.m. ET / 11:05 p.m. GMT — FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile
- 7:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 p.m. GMT — Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
- 8:25 p.m. ET / 12:25 a.m. GMT (Sun) — Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Breeders’ Cup Classic 2025 runners & riders
- Fierceness (John Velazquez)
- Baeza (Hector Berrios)
- Nevada Beach (Mike Smith)
- Contrary Thinking (Florent Geroux)
- Forever Young (Ryusei Sakai)
- Sovereignty (Junior Alvarado)
- Sierra Leone (Flavien Prat)
- Mindframe (Irad Ortiz Jr.)
- Journalism (Jose Ortiz)
- Antiquarian (Luis Saez)
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