HORSE RACING · CHELTENHAM · 2027

Cheltenham Festival 2027: tickets, packages & travel

The 2027 Cheltenham Festival runs from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 March 2027 at Cheltenham Racecourse, with the Gold Cup at 4pm on Friday 19 March. Book an enclosure ticket from The Jockey Club, or a ticket + hotel package for the day you want from Sportsbreaks.

Dates: The Jockey Club, checked 15 October 2026.

WAYS TO BOOK

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BOOK

Book Cheltenham Festival 2027.

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Festival ticket + hotel packages, each day

Official ticket + hotel packages with a Sportsbreaks rep on call. Flights are not included; choose your day and hotel on the next page.

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The Jockey Club: official tickets and information

Face-value tickets, ballots and official hospitality direct from the organiser.

DAY BY DAY

The Cheltenham Festival 2027 schedule.

DateDay
Tuesday, 16 March 2027Day 1: Champion Day
Wednesday, 17 March 2027Day 2: Ladies Day
Thursday, 18 March 2027Day 3: St Patrick's Thursday
Friday, 19 March 2027Day 4: Gold Cup Day (Gold Cup at 4pm)
KEY FACTS

Cheltenham Festival at a glance.

Dates
16 March – 19 March 2027
Venue
Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Nearest airports
BHX, BRS
Big race
Cheltenham Gold Cup, Friday 19 March 2027, 4pm, over 3 miles 2 furlongs on the New Course
Enclosures
Best Mate, Tattersalls and Club enclosures
Official site
The Jockey Club
FAQ

Cheltenham Festival questions.

When is the Cheltenham Festival 2027?

Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 March 2027: Champion Day, Ladies Day, St Patrick's Thursday and Gold Cup Day.

When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2027?

Friday 19 March 2027 at 4pm, on the final day of the Festival. Race times can change; check The Jockey Club closer to the day.

Which is the best day to go to Cheltenham?

Gold Cup Day (Friday) has the biggest race and the biggest crowd. Tuesday's Champion Day opens the Festival with the Champion Hurdle, and Ladies Day (Wednesday) is the dress-up day.