Yes, booking tickets in advance is strongly advised as some enclosures are likely to sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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The Step into the magic of Champion Day, the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, where the roar of the crowd, the thunder of hooves, and the spirit of true racing legends sets the pace of what's to come.
This day is a celebration of the finest horses and jockeys, who converge on the hallowed grounds of Cheltenham Racecourse to battle for glory. The highlight of the day is the prestigious Champion Hurdle, a Grade 1 race over 2 miles, featuring the most skilled hurdlers in the world. Feel the drama unfold as horses surge towards the finish line, with every stride steeped in tradition and adrenaline.
Champion Day is a real experience. The Supreme and Arkle back to back really kick start the week with a bang. Each race builds a story, every cheer creates a memory. Whether you're a racing purist or simply love the thrill of the sport, the atmosphere on Champion Day is electric.
From the prestigious Club enclosure, which includes the Orchard experience, to the vibrant atmosphere of Best Mate, Cheltenham offers something for everyone because, truly, nothing feels like Cheltenham.
We’ve listened to your feedback and invested in a number of key enhancements to improve the overall Customer Experience at The Festival across the areas that matter to you most.
Our goal is to ensure that your visit to the Cheltenham Festival not only meets, but exceeds your expectations; because at its best, nothing feels like Cheltenham.
There are three main areas of practical changes, designed to improve every stage of your time with us.
Cheltenham Racecourse is one of the most popular sporting venues in the country, welcoming over 400,000 racegoers a year. It is a pilgrimage for racing fans from across the world. We operate a gift shop on every race day, so you can take away a special memory of your visit. It is our pleasure to now offer you some of our favourite items for online purchase.
Yes, booking tickets in advance is strongly advised as some enclosures are likely to sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Our postcode is GL50 4SH for use with GPS equipment. However on a raceday customers are strongly advised to follow the yellow, temporary signs when entering Cheltenham and the local area and not the brown permanent signs.
Please check the event schedule for the most up to date timings.
Please note that these times are subject to change.
All racegoers intending to park on-site during Cheltenham Festival will require a car parking pass. The parking passes are no longer available to purchase online.
There is no set dress code for Cheltenham Festival but we ask customers to dress for the weather, take some inspiration from our Style Guide on our dress code page.
See all the frequently asked questions here.