About the Event

Festival Races

We are home to 28 races across four days, with prize money of over £4.5million. Do you want to know more about the feature races of each day at The Festival?

Cheltenham Festival Highlights

We look back at our 2019 highlights from each day of The Festival. Four days of extraordinary racing, as the heroes of the season fight it out for the ultimate glory. 

Race Results

View the placed results from each race at The Festival at 2017, 2018 and 2019. 

When and What Time?

Everything you need to know in prepartation for your visit to Cheltenham Racecourse including timings, facts and directions.

Key Facts, Stats and Figures

Ever wondered how many yards of running rail we have? Or how many people attend The Festival? Find out now! 

Plan Your Day

We want your time at The Festival to be as extraordinary as possible. With a little preparation, and reading our helpful guide will enable you to get the very best out of your day.

Did you miss The Core?

If you missed any of the action both on and off the track across The Festival 2019 then take a look at ‘The Core’ - our daily feature highlights programme.

Join Lee McKenzie, Mattie Batchelor, and special guests to catch up with everything from the racing to the behind-the-scenes across the four extraordinary racedays. 

The Extraordinary Tour

Throughout our 2018/19 season, Cheltenham Gold Cup and TV pundit for ITV Racing's Mick Fitzgerald, travels the country and Emerald Isle in search of the stories that make The Festival Four Days of Extraordinary. 

Sponsors and Partners

The reputation of The Festival is second to none and offers a wealth of partnership opportunities.

Pricing Structure

We encourage all customers to buy their tickets early to get the best price. Take advantage of savings and find the best enclosure for you. 

The Prestbury Cup

CELEBRATING THE ANNUAL CHALLENGE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND FOR FESTIVAL WINNERS

The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse has seen a great rivalry between the home team of British-trained runners and those crossing the Irish Sea for many years.

To celebrate this rivalry, the competition between the two countries is officially titled The 888sport Prestbury Cup.

#chelfie

Did you Tweet or Insta out your #chelfie at one of our Racedays? View all our #chelfie's now!