Cheltenham Festival 2026
Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 March 2026
The Cheltenham National Hunt Festival kicks off with the roar of the crowd as the tapes rise for the first race, signalling the start of four days of world-class racing action. The excitement has been building for 12 months, and now the Festival is here!
- Tuesday 10 March: Day One of the Festival, known as Champion Day, features seven thrilling races, including the prestigious Unibet Champion Hurdle, setting the tone for an incredible week of competition.
- Wednesday 11 March: Day Two brings another seven exciting races, with the headline event being the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase.
- Thursday 12 March: Day Three is a celebration of St Patrick’s Day, with the atmosphere at Cheltenham reaching new heights. A quality seven-race card includes two feature races: the Ryanair Chase and the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle Race, alongside a host of Irish-style entertainment.
- Friday 13 March: The final day of the Festival brings the most anticipated race of the entire Jump season: the Cheltenham Gold Cup. This iconic race is the pinnacle of the sport, where the best horses, trainers, and jockeys battle it out for glory.
Off the track, there’s no shortage of entertainment, with vibrant trade stands, live music across all enclosures, and a wide range of dining, entertaining, and hospitality options to enhance the Festival experience.
Have You Booked Your Cheltenham Races Accommodation Yet?
Just under four miles from the Racecourse, DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds offers stylish rooms, spa facilities and easy race day transport. With exclusive race packages available, now is the time to secure your stay.
> Book Your Cheltenham Races Stay Today
OTHER EVENTS
