It seems like we are closing another successful year in horse racing, but before we do that we have another quite exciting race on the calendar.
Yes, we are talking about the Breeders Cup 2023. The World Championship of horse racing is often considered as the fourth leg of the Triple Crown races. Even though we don’t have a contender to win the Grand Slam (All three Triple Crown Races + Breeders Cup) it doesn’t mean that it is going to be less exciting.
As we get closer to the Breeders’ Cup make sure to follow the latest Breeders’ Cup news by TwinSpires.com just to be more informed about the derby and improve your winning chances if you are betting.
But before we get to handicapping a race, let’s find out where can we watch the race.
Although horse racing might be one of the most globally spread sports, people are having a hard time when it comes to securing a seamless live broadcast of the race, especially outside of the US.
This got us wondering, is there a secure live streaming option that will allow users to bypass geo-restrictions and watch the 2 day action at Santa Anita Park?
Let’s find out.
Breeders’ Cup 2023 – Date, Time, Place
The two-day action at the Breeders’ Cup is scheduled to start on Friday, November 3rd at Santa Anita Park.
The time? – Well there are many different racing categories that will be held during those two days, but the action will start at 4 pm ET on Friday, and we will get to see five races, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf scheduled for 7:40 pm with $1 million prize purse.
The next day, on November 4th the action will continue from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm then we have a little break, and the action continues until 7 pm with the coverage of the ultimate Breeders’ Cup Classic with a $6 million prize purse.
All races will be televised on NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and FanDuel TV.
How to Watch the Breeders Cup 2023 Online?
Well, the first option is to get access to some of the networks we mentioned above. However, this is only possible for US residents.
But what if you are coming outside of the US? Can you still watch the Breeders Cup 2023 online?
Of course.
Another option is to look for a local network that purchased the rights to air the Breeders’ Cup. In most cases, sporting channels like SkySports might purchase the rights for the race. So, it is a good idea to check your local sporting networks and find out whether or not they will air the races.
Using VPN to Watch the Breeders’ Cup 2023
If all the options above don’t work for you, we have another way to watch the Breeders’ Cup 2023. This includes getting a VPN (virtual private network) changing your location to the US, and subscribing to some of the networks like NBC Sports that will televise the race.
But in order to do this, there are a few requirements:
- First of all, you’ll need a VPN account
- You’ll need a US Cable subscription
- You’ll need an NBC Sports-compatible device
NBC is one of the biggest sporting channels in the world with nearly 80 million subscribers, which is quite shocking considering that it is geo-restricted and all of its users come from the United States.
Therefore, accessing the NBC Live website will result in a pop-up informing you that your geo-location is not supported.
But, you can bypass this message by getting a VPN. In order for you to access NBC Sports and Sign Up, you’ll need an American IP address. Virtual Private Network is a cybersecurity tool designed to enhance your security and privacy while web browsing.
Most VPNs have military-grade encryption that protects your data (sent or received) and you have the option to change your IP address and replace it with a temporary one according to different server locations.
One thing to consider before getting a VPN is checking their server locations and making sure they have US.
Although the US is quite a popular option, it is included for most if not all VPN providers.
So, once you change your location to the US, you can use the NBC App or website to create an account and watch the race from anywhere in the world.
Which Device Can I Watch the Breeders’ Cup On?
When it comes to NBC Sports, there are a lot of options. Their app and website are quite responsive and you can watch the race on any device you like. They support:
- Android Phones and Tablets
- iPhones and iPads
- PC Browsing and Mac
- PS5 and Xbox One
- Samsung TV
- Chromecast
- Apple TV
- And more.
Final Words
Getting a chance to watch the Breeders’ Cup might be a bit of a hassle, especially if you are coming outside of the US.
However, the steps are quite straightforward and you don’t have to be a tech-genius to change your IP address to a different country. You just need the right VPN service, some delicious cocktails, placed bets, and a fashionable outfit just to get into the spirit of the race.
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