When & What Time Is The Cheltenham Festival?

Cheltenham Racecourse presents the highlight of the Jump season, the pinnacle racing event of the year and the event with an atmosphere that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

Join us at the Cheltenham Festival 2020 for an experience like no other. Regular and first-time racegoers alike are welcomed to Cheltenham Racecourse to celebrate the very best of Jump racing as the finest horses, jockeys, owners and trainers battle it out for the highest racing honours, their reputations and over £4.5 million of prize money.

Join over 270,000 others as Cheltenham Races presents the most prestigious jump racing event of the year.

When is The Festival™ presented by Magners?

The extraordinary four days of The Cheltenham Festival are:

• Day One on Tuesday 10 March 2020
• Day Two on Wednesday 11 March 2020
• Day Three on Thursday 12 March 2020
• Day Four on Friday 13 March 2020

What time is The Festival 2020?

Gates open at The Festival every day at 10:30am. The first race is at 1:30pm, and the last race at 5:30pm. Each day there is a feature race at 3:30pm, including The Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase on Friday 13 March. 

Where is The Festival?

The Festival™ presented by Magners will be held at Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH. Only a 5-minute drive from the town centre. View our directions and travel information. 

Can I buy tickets for the Cheltenham Races?

Tickets are now on sale for The Festival 2020, buy your tickets before 2nd December at 10:59am for the best price.  

Can I book hospitality at The Festival 2020?

Yes, Hospitality at The Festival 2020 is on sale, view all our restaurant packages.