William Hill Radio

Q: Which sports channels are on William Hill Radio?

William Hill Radio offers two sports channels: Horse Racing Radio Channel William Hill's real-time horse racing channel offers live commentary for all daily UK and Irish horse races, expert analysis, tips and more as well as coverage of selected international racing. Greyhound Racing Radio William Hill's live greyhound racing channel provides daily live race commentary, expert analysis, free tips and more for UK greyhound racing.

William Hill Radio is without a doubt the most popular online radio service offered by any bookmaker. This popularity is based on the station’s coverage of all daily UK and Irish horse racing as well as regular interviews with the leading names in the world of horse racing.

William Hill Radio also operates a greyhound racing radio channel.

William Hill Radio Access Has Moved

Please note: Direct streaming of William Hill Radio is no longer available via Hornet Radio.

However, you can still listen to William Hill Radio for free – you’ll just need to register for a free William Hill account and sign in on their website. Here's how:

Steps to Listen

Register for an account
Create your account here: Join William Hill
Tip: If you're based in the UK, you'll also be eligible for a generous sign-up free bet - but there's no need to deposit or place a bet just to access the radio.
Log in to the William Hill website and locate the radio stream
- On mobile, tap the main menu - you’ll find a link to William Hill Radio inside.
- On desktop, the radio link is located in the top-right corner of the homepage.

Please note: Streaming is restricted to users located in the UK or Ireland.

Common Questions

Is betting required to use William Hill Radio?

No – you just need to be signed into your account. No deposit or wagers are necessary to access the stream.

Why can't I play the radio directly from Hornet Radio anymore?

William Hill has limited access to its radio services. The stream is now exclusively hosted on their own platform and available only to signed-in users.

What else do I get with a William Hill account?

Plenty. Beyond free radio access, registered users can take advantage of:

Free access to William Hill Betting TV
Watch live coverage of daily UK horse racing from 24 tracks, plus greyhounds and international events – no betting required.

Extended live sports and racing coverage
Want to watch a race that’s not included in Betting TV? A small qualifying bet (usually £1) unlocks the full streaming service – including additional UK/Irish races and other sports.

Exclusive welcome bonus (UK customers only)
New customers in the UK can unlock a highly rated free bet promotion.

William Hill remains a leading and trusted bookmaker with excellent features for both casual fans and serious punters.

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Which sports channels are on William Hill Radio?

William Hill Radio offers two sports channels:

Horse Racing Radio Channel
William Hill's real-time horse racing channel offers live commentary for all daily UK and Irish horse races, expert analysis, tips and more as well as coverage of selected international racing.

Greyhound Racing Radio
William Hill's live greyhound racing channel provides daily live race commentary, expert analysis, free tips and more for UK greyhound racing.

Which horse racing racecourses does William Hill Radio offer commentary for?

William Hill Radio offers live radio commentary for daily horse racing at all UK and Irish racecourses. This includes the following racecourses:

Aintree
Ascot
Ayr
Ballinrobe
Bangor-On-Dee
Bath
Bellewstown
Beverley
Brighton
Carlisle
Cartmel
Catterick
Chelmsford City
Cheltenham
Chepstow
Chester
Clonmel
Cork
Curragh
Doncaster
Down Royal
Downpatrick
Dundalk
Epsom Downs
Exeter
Fairyhouse
Fakenham
Ffos Las
Fontwell
Galway
Goodwood
Gowran Park
Hamilton
Haydock
Hereford
Hexham
Huntingdon
Kelso
Kempton Park
Kilbeggan
Killarney
Laytown
Leicester
Leopardstown
Limerick
Lingfield
Listowel
Ludlow
Market Rasen
Musselburgh
Naas
Navan
Newbury
Newcastle
Newmarket
Newton Abbot
Nottingham
Perth
Plumpton
Pontefract
Punchestown
Redcar
Ripon
Roscommon
Salisbury
Sandown
Sedgefield
Sligo
Southwell
Stratford
Taunton
Thirsk
Thurles
Tipperary
Tramore
Uttoxeter
Warwick
Wetherby
Wexford
Wincanton
Windsor
Wolverhampton
Worcester
Yarmouth
York

Which major horse racing events does William Hill Radio offer commentary for?

You can expect William Hill Radio to offer live commentary for all of the major horse racing festivals in the UK and Ireland. This includes but isn't limited to:

Ayr Gold Cup
Bellewstown Festival
British Champions Day
Cambridgeshire Meeting
Cheltenham Festival
Cork Easter Festival
Curragh Derby
Curragh Guineas
Curragh Oaks
Dante Festival
Derby Festival
Down Royal Festival
Down Royal Ulster Derby
Ebor Festival
Fairyhouse Easter Festival
Fairyhouse Premier Jump Racing Weekend
Future Champions Day
Galway Races
Goodwood Festival
Grand National Festival
Guineas Festival
July Festival
Jump Finale
Killarney August Festival
Killarney July Festival
Killarney Spring Festival
King George Weekend
Leopardstown Christmas Racing Festival
Limerick Christmas Racing Festival
Listowel Races
Longines Irish Champions Weekend
May Festival
Northumberland Plate Festival
November Meeting
Punchestown National Hunt
Punchestown Winter Racing Festival
Royal Ascot
Scottish Grand National
Spring Cup Festival
St Leger Festival
Summer Festival
Tingle Creek Christmas Festival
Tramore Festival
Welsh Grand National
Winter Carnival

Which greyhound racing stadiums does William Hill Radio offer commentary for?

William Hill Radio offers live radio commentary for daily greyhound racing at of the following stadiums:

Brighton and Hove
Central Park
Doncaster
Harlow
Kinsley
Monmore Green
Newcastle
Nottingham
Oxford
Perry Barr
Romford
Sheffield
Star Pelaw
Suffolk Downs
Sunderland
Swindon
Thornton
Towcester
Valley
Yarmouth

Which greyhound racing competitions does William Hill Radio offer commentary for?

Live commentary is typically provided for all races of the major competitions, including:

East Anglian Derby
English Greyhound Derby
Irish Greyhound Derby
Select Stakes

More About William Hill

William Hill’s gold, blue and white livery is synonymous with sports betting in the United Kingdom. In operation since 1934, William Hill operates hundreds of high street betting shops and is a major sponsor of British horseracing.

Besides offering betting shops and telephone betting, William Hill has a strong internet presence. The company’s online products include sports betting, casino, bingo and poker.

Did you know that William Hill also offers live online sports streaming to registered users? Visit William Hill to enjoy all the features available at this leading UK bookmaker.