Royal Ascot Coverage on NBC Sports, Peacock; Begins June 16
Updated: June 15, 2026 at 1:56 pm
For the 10th consecutive year, NBC Sports presents daily live coverage of the Royal Ascot presented by Breeders' Cup Challenge Series at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England, beginning Tuesday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN, and continuing through Friday (beginning each day at 8:30 a.m. ET).
NBC and Peacock will present a live 4.5-hour Royal Ascot program on Saturday, June 20, starting at 9 a.m. ET.
Britney Eurton and Nick Luck host Saturday's coverage on NBC and Peacock, with NBC News' Dylan Dreyer on-site with access to the Royal Enclosure. Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst for NBC News and NBC Sports, returns to NBC Sports' Royal Ascot coverage as an insights analyst. Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey, formerly of British Vogue for 12 years, will serve as fashion and lifestyle host.
In total, NBC Sports will present nearly 25 hours of coverage over the five days of racing.
Following is NBC Sports' Royal Ascot coverage schedule this week:
Date, Time (ET), Platform(s)
Tues., June 16 8:30 a.m. Peacock, NBCSN
Wed., June 17 8:30 a.m. Peacock, NBCSN
Thurs., June 18 8:30 a.m. Peacock, NBCSN
Fri., June 19 8:30 a.m. Peacock
Sat., June 20 9 a.m. NBC, Peacock
Sat., June 20 Noon Peacock, NBCSN