The Cheltenham Festival is a significant event in British horse racing, attracting a large number of spectators and contributing to the local economy. Scheduled to take place from March 10 to March 13, 2026, the festival will feature seven races each day, starting at 1:20 PM GMT and concluding with the last race at 5:20 PM GMT.
Each day will highlight a feature race at 4 PM GMT, with the prestigious Gold Cup concluding the festival on Friday, March 13. The event is expected to draw around 250,000 spectators over its four-day span, averaging 65,000 attendees per day.
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Additionally, the Prestbury Cup, a friendly competition between Irish and British trainers, has seen Irish trainers dominate since 2015. Observers are curious to see if British trainers can improve their standing this year.
Fans in the UK will be able to watch the first five races each day on ITV1 and stream them on ITVX. However, the final two races will only be available on Racing TV, prompting some viewers to adjust their viewing plans.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the schedule or participating horses, but the excitement for the Cheltenham Festival continues to grow as the event date approaches.