This year’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will take place on October 2 at 3:00 PM CEST (2:05 PM BST/ 09:05 AM EST). Of course, this is just one of the day’s seven races. In this post, we’ll explain how to live stream the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe from abroad.
It’s important to note that we’ll only be recommending official sources for this event. Given this race’s popularity, unlicensed streams are almost inevitable. Despite this, we advise against using them. To start with, the video is often laggy and low-resolution; not ideal for a fast-paced sport. Further, unauthorized streams can be taken offline at any moment for copyright violation. Luckily, you can easily watch the 2022 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for free anyway, so there’s no need to resort to shady, unreliable streams.
How to watch the 2022 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe abroad with a VPN
Most streaming services are region-locked, meaning they only work in specific countries. By connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can spoof your IP address and trick sites into thinking you’re actually somewhere else in the world. This sounds complicated but it’s actually quite simple; just follow the steps below.
Here’s how to watch the 2022 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe online from anywhere:
- Start by signing up for a VPN if you haven’t already. We recommend NordVPN, but ExpressVPN and Surfshark are both excellent alternatives.
- Next, download and install the relevant VPN app for your device.
- Log in and connect to one of your VPN’s servers, we recommend a UK server. This will grant you a UK IP address and allow you to use British streaming services like ITV Hub from abroad.
- Create an ITV Hub account. This is completely free and should only take a second. Note that during registration, you’ll be asked for your postal code, but there’s no verification in place so any valid postal code will work.
- Finally, try watching a live stream on ITV Hub. It should load instantly but if not, we’d recommend trying a different server or clearing your browser’s cache and cookies before trying again.
These races will be broadcast live and typically only last a few minutes. As such, we strongly recommend taking a few minutes to make sure your VPN works well ahead of time. This way, if you have any issues, you’ll still have time to get help from your VPN’s customer support team and won’t have to miss the start of the race.
How to live stream the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for free on UK TV
The 2022 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will air live on ITV, which means you can live stream it, free of charge, using ITV Hub. Coverage will begin at 2 PM BST and end at 4:30 PM after the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe finishes.
If you’d like to watch later events (the Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp Longines, Prix de l’Opera Longines, and Prix de la Floret) or any of the races on October 2 online, you’ll normally need a Sky TV subscription. This will allow you to watch via the Sky Go app. Alternatively, you can pay £9.99 for a one-day pass on Now TV (monthly passes are also available for £25).
If you intend to watch this race live, you’re supposed to have a UK TV license. ITV Hub doesn’t verify whether you have one or not, instead relying on an honor system. It’s worth noting that if you only plan to watch the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on-demand, you do not require a TV license.
ITV Hub is region-locked and is only available in the UK. Despite this, you can watch from abroad by connecting to a British VPN server. Still need a VPN? NordVPN comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to stream this race live and risk-free. If you’re unsatisfied, just cancel afterward to receive a full refund.
Where else can I watch the 2022 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe?
Although there’s been no solid confirmation at the time of writing, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is likely to stream on the same global platforms as the 2021 event. These include:
- USA: Ride TV (Login required, either cable provider or Sling TV).
- Italy: Rai TV (free to watch)
- Japan: Green Channel (free to watch)
- Middle East: Alkas TV/ Dubai Sports Channel (watch for free)
- Other locations: Equidia (free to watch)
Who won the last Prix de l Arc de Triomphe?
In the 100th running of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, German colt Torquator Tasso was surprised with a victory in 2021. He was met with a hero’s welcome back in Germany, where a special stamp was printed to commemorate his win in the world’s greatest horse race!
