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Cheltenham Racecourse Fixtures
2026/27

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What's On at
Cheltenham Racecourse

Explore this year’s key race days and plan your perfect Cheltenham stay.

From high-profile highlights like The Festival and Gold Cup Day to exciting seasonal meets, Cheltenham’s race calendar is packed with unmissable moments. We’re just 3.3 miles from the course, making DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds the ideal base for racegoers looking for comfort, convenience, and a few thoughtful extras along the way.

THE WILLIAM HILL SHOWCASE

23rd - 24th October 2026

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The William Hill Showcase raises the curtain to the 2026/27 Cheltenham season, once again, the thundering hooves, eager participants and excited fans will return to the Home of Jump Racing.

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THE NOVEMBER MEETING

13th - 15th November 2026

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Expect a weekend where the atmosphere is electric and festival-bound talent takes centre stage. The weekend starts with Countryside Day before Super Saturday where the energy is electric, then the community spirit of Carnival Sunday.

THE CHRISTMAS MEETING

11th December - 12th December 2026​


Commence your Christmas celebrations at the racecourse with a weekend of top quality racing. This two-day meeting is a highlight of the Christmas racing calendar and kick starts the festive sporting season.

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NEW YEAR'S DAY RACING

1st January 2027​


Jump into 2027 with a day at the races! The action will blow away those cobwebs with thrilling high-quality race action, fresh air and family entertainment.

FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY

30th January 2027​


8 races, 8 trials. It's the final opportunity to see the sports protagonists go out to battle on Cheltenham Racecourse's hallowed turf before the Cheltenham Festival. It doesn't get much more exciting than this, unless it's the Festival itself!

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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

16th - 19th March 2027​


The pinnacle event of the jump racing calendar! From the anticipation, roars of the crowd and the thunder of the hooves - there's truly nothing that feels like Cheltenham.

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