Mark your diaries: Tuesday 10 – Friday 13 March 2026, Cheltenham transforms into jumping Nirvana. That’s four electric days, 28 world-class races, and over 65,000 roaring fans packing the stands each day. Where better to soak it all in than Belushi’s?
Festival Themes & Races – 2026 Edition
Day 1 – Champion Day (Tuesday, 10 March)
Kicks off with a bang featuring the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, Arkle Chase, and the showstopper:
Unibet Champion Hurdle – 4:00 PM
Expect fireworks, flying finishes, and first blood in the Prestbury Cup battle between the UK and Ireland.
Day 2 – Style Wednesday (Wednesday, 11 March)
Fabulous fashion meets fierce competition with the midweek thriller:
Queen Mother Champion Chase – 4:00 PM
Last year, El Fabiolo put on a masterclass. Will he defend, or will a new speed king take the crown?
Day 3 – St Patrick’s Thursday (Thursday, 12 March)
Belushi’s goes green with Guinness specials and all the Irish luck you can sip:
Ryanair Chase – 3:20 PM
Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle – 4:00 PM
Past years gave us thrilling duels and shock upsets. Grab your mates and feel the pulse of the paddock.
Day 4 – Gold Cup Day (Friday, 13 March)
The crown jewel of National Hunt racing.
Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup – 4:00 PM
In 2025, Inothewayurthinkin stormed to victory by six lengths. Now the stage is set for another legend to rise.
Mark your diaries: Tuesday 10 – Friday 13 March 2026, Cheltenham transforms into jumping Nirvana. That’s four electric days, 28 world-class races, and over 65,000 roaring fans packing the stands each day. Where better to soak it all in than Belushi’s?
Festival Themes & Races – 2026 Edition
Day 1 – Champion Day (Tuesday, 10 March)
Kicks off with a bang featuring the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, Arkle Chase, and the showstopper:
Unibet Champion Hurdle – 4:00 PM
Expect fireworks, flying finishes, and first blood in the Prestbury Cup battle between the UK and Ireland.
Day 2 – Style Wednesday (Wednesday, 11 March)
Fabulous fashion meets fierce competition with the midweek thriller:
Queen Mother Champion Chase – 4:00 PM
Last year, El Fabiolo put on a masterclass. Will he defend, or will a new speed king take the crown?
Day 3 – St Patrick’s Thursday (Thursday, 12 March)
Belushi’s goes green with Guinness specials and all the Irish luck you can sip:
Ryanair Chase – 3:20 PM
Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle – 4:00 PM
Past years gave us thrilling duels and shock upsets. Grab your mates and feel the pulse of the paddock.
Day 4 – Gold Cup Day (Friday, 13 March)
The crown jewel of National Hunt racing.
Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup – 4:00 PM
In 2025, Inothewayurthinkin stormed to victory by six lengths. Now the stage is set for another legend to rise.
Mark your diaries: Tuesday 10 – Friday 13 March 2026, Cheltenham transforms into jumping Nirvana. That’s four electric days, 28 world-class races, and over 65,000 roaring fans packing the stands each day. Where better to soak it all in than Belushi’s?
Festival Themes & Races – 2026 Edition
Day 1 – Champion Day (Tuesday, 10 March)
Kicks off with a bang featuring the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, Arkle Chase, and the showstopper:
Unibet Champion Hurdle – 4:00 PM
Expect fireworks, flying finishes, and first blood in the Prestbury Cup battle between the UK and Ireland.
Day 2 – Style Wednesday (Wednesday, 11 March)
Fabulous fashion meets fierce competition with the midweek thriller:
Queen Mother Champion Chase – 4:00 PM
Last year, El Fabiolo put on a masterclass. Will he defend, or will a new speed king take the crown?
Day 3 – St Patrick’s Thursday (Thursday, 12 March)
Belushi’s goes green with Guinness specials and all the Irish luck you can sip:
Ryanair Chase – 3:20 PM
Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle – 4:00 PM
Past years gave us thrilling duels and shock upsets. Grab your mates and feel the pulse of the paddock.
Day 4 – Gold Cup Day (Friday, 13 March)
The crown jewel of National Hunt racing.
Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup – 4:00 PM
In 2025, Inothewayurthinkin stormed to victory by six lengths. Now the stage is set for another legend to rise.
