Friday 11 - Saturday 12 December 2026
THE CHRISTMAS MEETING
Commence your Christmas celebrations at Cheltenham Racecourse over a weekend of top-quality racing on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December. With the festive season about to enter the home straight, The Christmas Meeting brings joy and excitement for all, this two-day meeting is a highlight of the Christmas racing calendar and kick starts the festive sporting season.
The Tattersalls Cheltenham Sales are back on the Friday of The Christmas Meeting, the racing sales will offer a select group of winning and placed point-to-pointers and form horses after racing in the sales ring.
Under 18’s race free, apply for your free children's ticket online.
The Christmas Meeting in pictures
Tickets
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Under 18s go FREE
Under 18s race for free at the majority of Jockey Club racedays.
