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How To Listen To William Hill Radio
William Hill Radio is the bookmaker’s live audio service, with commentary on UK and Irish horse racing, UK greyhound racing and in-play sport.
You need a registered William Hill account to listen, but you don’t need to deposit or place a bet. The stream is only available to customers in the UK and Ireland.
How to Listen on Desktop
To listen on desktop, log in to William Hill Sports and open the WH Radio tab.
- Log in to your William Hill account. If you don’t have one, register first.
- Click the WH Radio tab.
- Select a station: Horse Racing, Greyhound or In-Play.
How to Listen in the William Hill App
In the William Hill app, the radio sits in the sidebar menu, and the steps are the same on iOS and Android.
- Open the William Hill app and log in.
- Open the sidebar menu and tap the radio button.
- Swipe the radio on.
- Choose your station.
What William Hill Radio Covers
William Hill Radio runs three live channels, one each for horse racing, greyhounds and in-play sport.
- Horse Racing Radio: live commentary and expert opinion on all UK and Irish horse racing, on air from ten minutes before the first race until the last race of the day.
- Greyhound Radio: live commentary on every UK BAGS greyhound race, from 11 am to 10 pm.
- In-Play Radio: live tips and commentary across a wide range of sports, on air from 5 pm on weekdays and from midday at weekends.
The racing channel pairs well with today’s racing cards, our horse racing tips and the daily NAPs table. For more on the tracks themselves, see William Hill Racecourses, and for racing talk on demand, try the William Hill podcasts.
Do I Need to Place a Bet to Listen?
You don’t need to place a bet or make a deposit to listen to William Hill Radio. A registered, logged-in account is the only requirement, and registration is open to adults aged 18 and over in the UK and Ireland.
William Hill Radio Not Working?
Most William Hill Radio problems come down to location, login or the station being off air.
- Location: the stream only plays in the UK and Ireland.
- Login: the radio needs an active session. If you’ve been logged out, log back in and reopen the station.
- Account verification: if your account is waiting on verification checks, some features may be unavailable until they’re complete. The Help Centre explains what’s needed.
- Off-air hours: Greyhound Radio starts at 11 am, and In-Play starts at 5 pm on weekdays.
- Browser or app: refresh the page, check that the tab isn’t muted, and update the app to the latest version.
William Hill Radio – FAQ
Is William Hill Radio free?
William Hill Radio is free for anyone with a registered William Hill account, with no deposit or bet needed.
Can I listen to William Hill Radio from abroad?
Access is limited to customers in the UK and Ireland, so the stream won’t play from other countries.
What is William Hill greyhound radio?
William Hill’s greyhound channel gives live commentary on every UK BAGS greyhound race between 11 am and 10 pm.
Do I need the app to listen?
The app is optional, as you can also listen on the William Hill website on desktop.
Is there a William Hill Radio schedule?
Each channel keeps set hours: racing starts ten minutes before the first race of the day, greyhounds run from 11 am to 10 pm, and In-Play starts at 5 pm on weekdays and midday at weekends.
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