Cheltenham Festival 2026

Champion Day launches the Cheltenham Festival in electrifying style, opening with the iconic Cheltenham Roar and a card packed with elite jump racing. The feature race is the Unibet Champion Hurdle, a world-class two-mile Grade 1 that brings together the finest hurdlers in the sport. The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and Arkle Novices’ Chase kick off the afternoon, showcasing future stars and setting the tempo for an unforgettable week at the Home of Jump Racing.

Ladies Day brings style, energy and world-class racing to the Cheltenham Festival. With the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase as the headline race and the Grandstands alive with colour and fashion, it’s a vibrant celebration where elegance meets exhilarating jump racing.

St Patrick’s Thursday blends Irish passion with top-class racing as the Prestbury Cup rivalry intensifies. The Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle and Ryanair Chase headline a card that also features strong supporting contests including the Mares’ Hurdle and competitive handicaps, delivering a powerful mix of stamina, speed and Festival drama.

Gold Cup Day delivers the Festival’s defining moment as the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup takes centre stage, a relentless three-mile championship that crowns the season’s outstanding staying chaser. The card also features elite Grade 1 contests including the Triumph Hurdle and Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, alongside fiercely competitive handicaps, bringing the Cheltenham Festival to a powerful and historic conclusion.