The Cheltenham Festival
Type:Sports, Health & Fitness
Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH
Cheltenham Festival 2026 - Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March 2026
Check out our Guide to Cheltenham Festival, including what to wear, where to eat, drink, stay, party and park your car in Cheltenham.
Cheltenham Festival 2026 is the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar. Guaranteed excellence, whether you join on Champion Day on Tuesday, Ladies Day on Wednesday, St Patrick’s Day on Thursday or Gold Cup Day on Friday. Each day offers a unique twist on four days of extraordinary.
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the one they all long to win, many times over, above all others. Every horse, jockey, trainer, breeder, owner and fan worth their weight in gold is here. Greats become legends. Legends rewrite history. Four breath taking days. 28 races at stake,. Unrelenting prestige, competition, and excitement.
The Cheltenham roar, the extraordinary racing and the priceless moments. The countdown to Cheltenham 2026 begins!
Going as a group? Take advantage of our new group offering with 10% off your purchase with 6+ tickets.
Day One, Champion Day: Reigning And Future Champions Unite! Are You Ready for The Cheltenham Roar?
Day Two, Ladies Day: Fast Horses, Stylish Elegant Ladies. The Style Is Timeless and The Glamour Matches The Glory.
Day Three, St Patricks Thursday: Irish Passion Raises the Rafters And The Battle For The Prestbury Cup Heightens.
Day Four, Gold Cup Day: 101 Years of Heroes - The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.
| Gates open 10:30 on each of the four days of the Festival (10 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday - Friday | 10:30 | - 00:00 |
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