Having been run for almost 200 years, the Grand National remains the UK's most famous and well-watched spectacle on the horse racing calendar. And, in today's 176th running, history could well be made as Irish thoroughbred Corach Rambler pursues a lesser spotted second consecutive victory. Here's how to watch 2024 Grand National live streams online for FREE – and from anywhere.
The rain in the air at Aintree has largely stayed away today, but the forecast suggests we could still see a downpour before or during the main event at 4pm BST. In a race that's famed for its uncertainty, that may have the bookmakers quaking in their totes. It gives the chance of a less fancied outsider to win, and that can only be a good thing for the neutral spectator.
As the Derek Fox-ridden Corach Rambler took the lead over the final fence of the 2023 race last year, nobody else in the field was ever going to stop the gelding as it powered on to the finishing post.
One year on and the Lucinda Russell-trained horse is now looking to join a list of only six other horses that have managed to win the illustrious steeplechase on consecutive occasions. Tiger Roll achieved the feat most recently in 2018 and 2019, but the most famous is surely the majestic Red Rum in the 70s.
Although Corach Rambler is placed with bookies as among the favorites in his pursuit to go back-to-back, however, he would be the first 10-year-old to win the four-mile epic in a decade. Willie Mullins' I Am Maximus is looking like the horse most likely to stop the champ, and would become only the sixth French horse in history to win if he succeeds. In fact, Mullins has given himself a great chance of adding to his prolific tally of 4,000+ winners, with Meetingofthewaters, Mr Incredible and Copodanno all in contention today.
Ready for the day the nation goes racing? Follow our guide to get a Grand National 2024 live stream from all over the world – including detail of FREE streams. Plus details on the start times, international TV channels and a full list of today's runners and riders.
Latest Grand National odds and favorites (as of Saturday at 3.15pm BST):
I Am Maximus 7/1 – Corach Rambler 9/2 – Mr Incredible 10/1 – Limerick Lace 11/1 – Meetingofthewaters 12/1 – Kitty's Light 14/1 – Panda Boy14/1
FREE Grand National live stream
Unblock any stream with a VPN
If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your usual coverage, you'll want a VPN. This software will help you get around the geo-blocking that will stop you watching a Grand National live stream in other parts of the world.
VPNs are a useful means of getting around this issue, are affordable, and easy to set-up and operate.
Use a VPN to watch Grand National 2024 from anywhere:
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN – as we say, our top choice is NordVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location – open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream – so, in this case, just head to the ITV website
Watch the Grand National FREE in Ireland
Can I watch 2024 Grand National in the US?
Strangely for a nation that loves horse racing, no US broadcaster has picked up the Grand National in the US.
So if you're a Brit abroad who wants to watch their usual coverage, we'd recommend downloading a VPN and using a UK-based server to watch it that way.
Watch 2024 Grand National in Australia
Can I watch 2024 Grand National in Canada?
Last year, the CBC Gem online streaming service was the place to live stream the Grand National. But the steeplechase isn't currently among its listings for this Saturday.
In fact, it doesn't look as though any Canadian broadcasters have thrown their hat into the paddock to show 2024 Grand National live streams.
As such, horse racing fans from abroad currently in Canada can follow the VPN route set out above and tune in to their service of choice regardless of where they are this weekend.
2024 Grand National FAQ
2024 Grand National schedule: races and times
Saturday, April 13, 2024
(All times BST)
- 1.20pm – William Hill Handicap Hurdle
- 1.55pm – Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle
- 2.30pm – William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase
- 3.05pm – JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle
- 4pm – RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL Steeple Chase
- 5pm – My Pension Expert Maghull Novices’ Steeple Chase
- 5.35pm – Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
2024 Grand National runners and riders
- Noble Yeats Harry Cobden
- Nassalam Caoilin Quinn
- Coko Beach Jordan Gainford
- Capodanno Keith Donoghue
- I Am Maximus Paul Townend
- Minella Indo Rachael Blackmore
- Corach Rambler Derek Fox
- Janidil Jody McGarvey
- Stattler Patrick Mullins
- Mahler Mission Ben Harvey
- Delta Work Jack Kennedy
- Foxy Jacks Gavin Brouder
- Galvin Sam Ewing
- Farouk D'Alene Donagh Meyler
- Eldorado Allen Brendan Powell
- Ain't That A Shame David Maxwell
- Vanillier Sean Flanagan
- Mr Incredible Brian Hayes
- Run Wild Fred Tom Hamilton
- Latenightpass Gina Andrews
- Minella Crooner Kevin Sexton
- Adamantly Chosen Sean O'Keeffe
- Mac Tottie James Bowen
- Chemical Energy Danny Gilligan
- Limerick Lace Mark Walsh
- Meetingofthewaters Danny Mullins
- The Goffer Sean Bowen
- Roi Mage James Reveley
- Glengouly Michael O'Sullivan
- Galia Des Liteaux Harry Skelton
- Panda Boy JJ Slevin
- Eklat De Dire Darragh O'Keeffe
- Chambard Lucy Turner
- Kitty's Light Jack Tudor
What are the latest Grand National 2024 odds?
I Am Maximus 7/1 – Corach Rambler 9/2 – Mr Incredible 10/1 – Limerick Lace 11/1 – Meetingofthewaters 12/1 – Kitty's Light 14/1 – Panda Boy 14/1 – Noble Yeats 16/1 – Mahler Mission 16/1
As of 3.15pm BST on Saturday, April 13, 2024 according to Bet365
What changes are there at the 2024 Grand National?
There are two key changes to note for the 2024 Grand National. The first is the start time – brought forward from its previous 5.15pm BST / 12.15pm ET slot, this year's race will start at 4pm BST / 11am ET.
The other main change is the number of runners and riders. It has been reduced from 40 to 34, as a direct response to safety concerns last year when one horse died.
Other more minor changes see the distance between some fences altered slightly, the absence of the horses' handlers as they approach the course, and a standing instead of a running start.
Who was the 2023 Grand National winner?
10-year-old Irish thoroughbred Corach Rambler won the 175th running of the Grand National in 2023, bagging £561,300 in prize money.
It was ridden by Irish jockey Derek Fox and trained by the Scottish Lucinda Russell.
Corach Rambler is among the favorites to repeat the feat at the 2024 Grand National.
What is the biggest outsider to win the Grand National?
Foinavon's 100-1 rags-to-riches story in 1967 is the most legendary underdog story of them all.
Other 100-1 winners include: Tipperary Tim (1928), Gregalach (1929), Caughoo (1947) and Mon Mome (2009).
