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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Experience the palpable excitement of Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival, as reigning and future Champions unite, all eager to carve their name into the star-studded wall of Jump Racing Greats. Featuring the Champion Hurdle, where the very best hurdlers compete to make history.
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Memorable moments from Champion Day
The rumbling of the Cheltenham Roar, legends lining the Parade Ring, unrelenting prestige. Champion Day returned to The Home of Jump Racing.
Trainer Willie Mullins and Jockey Paul Townend set the pace for the week as favourite Lossiemouth made it three winners for the duo on Champion Day of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival in the Mares Hurdle.
In Constitution Hill's absence, the feature race of the date went to State Man, who was able to impressively add the Unibet Champion Hurdle to his esteemed Grade 1 resume.
Local trainer Kim Bailey, based in the nearby village of Andoversford, and jockey David Bass celebrated their return to the winner's circle at
Cheltenham after four years as Chianti Classico clinched victory in today's Ultima Handicap Chase. The 6-1 gelding surged ahead by four and a half lengths, marking Britain's first win of the Festival.
Are you ready for the Cheltenham Roar in 2025?
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.