Get ready for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Four days of world-class National Hunt racing from Tuesday 10th March to Friday 13th March 2026 at Prestbury Park’s legendary Cheltenham Racecourse.
It’s the pinnacle of the jumps season in the UK and Ireland, where the best horses, trainers and jockeys battle it out across 28 races.
Each day has its own schedule:
- Champion Day: Tuesday 10th March
- Ladies Day: Wednesday 11th March
- St Patrick’s Thursday: Thursday 12th March
- Gold Cup Day: Friday 13th March
Big headline races include:
- Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
- Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1)
- Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
- Cheltenham Gold Cup (Boodles): the showpiece final-day event and most prestigious race of the week.
Ready for the races? Check out our horse racing markets and plan your wagers with a bet calculator before heading out.
For the full, detailed 2026 race schedule and offers available, see the Cheltenham Festival Hub.