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Remaining Cheltenham Festival 2026 ticket options now that Gold Cup Day has sold out

You can still bag your ticket to “the greatest show on turf”!
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    • The “early bird” and “advanced sale” windows for 2026 Cheltenham Festival tickets have now closed, but you can still save money against the on-the-gate prices by booking online before you go (up until 23:59 the night before the raceday).

    Tickets for Gold Cup Day (Friday, 13 March) have completely sold out, but there are still tickets available for the preceding days.

    If you want to be at the Cheltenham Festival when “the greatest show on turf” gets underway next year, then don’t leave it a moment longer – get your Cheltenham Festival tickets now. Keep reading for more information about what’s on and the different enclosures, so that you can watch Cheltenham live with your own eyes.

    When is Cheltenham Festival?

    The 2026 Cheltenham Festival spans four days over 10–13 March.

    Day 1 (Tuesday 10 March) is Champion Day, with the prestigious Unibet Champion Hurdle (a Grade One race over two miles) as the highlight.

    Day 2 (Wednesday 11 March) is Ladies Day, where the style awards add extra excitement. Feature races include the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.

    Day 3 (Thursday 12 March) is St Patrick’s Thursday, which is a celebration of all things Irish. Don’t miss two of the festival’s most anticipated events on this day – the Ryanair Chase and the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle.

    Day 4 (Friday 13 March) is Gold Cup Day, which is a big day of top-class action for those looking for the ultimate Cheltenham experience, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup, of course.

    Ticket prices are the same for each enclosure for the first three days, and are slightly more expensive on the final day – although Gold Cup Day is now sold out.

    Cheltenham Festival tickets

    Best Mate Enclosure

    Though you don’t have access to the Parade Ring or views of the preliminaries, the Best Mate Enclosure provides a decent view of proceedings from opposite the main grandstand. What’s more, on the Thursday and Friday, the New Course (where the racing taking place) is closer to the Best Mate Enclosure than to the Tattersalls or Club Enclosures.

    Mark Walsh riding Inothewayurthinkin celebrates winning the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase during Day Four of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival

    Tattersalls Enclosure

    Marketed as the perfect middle ground, Tattersalls gives you a great view of the racing up the famous Cheltenham hill. Access is afforded to much of the grandstand, the parade and pre-parade ring as well as facilities such as the Guinness Village.

    Club Enclosure

    The best seat in the house without splashing the cash on hospitality, the Club Enclosure gets racing fans as close to the finishing post as possible. You have access to all the areas available to Tattersalls ticket holders, plus prime position in the main grandstand.

    Sean Flanagan riding Marine Nationale return to the winners enclosure after winningThe BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase during Day Two of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival

    Premium area tickets

    All premium areas are now sold out for 2026.

    Guinness Grandstand

    The Guinness Village is opposite the last fence, so you get an excellent view with a reserved seat. It extends from the Tattersalls Enclosure, and has extra viewing steps, bars, bands and other entertainment.

    This area is now sold out.

    Racecourse View

    Enjoy one of the best views in the racing world with a reserved seat in the Grandstand with view across the finish line.

    This area is now sold out.

    Tables setup in The Festival Restaurant at Cheltenham Racecourse

    Cheltenham Festival Hospitality tickets

    A range of hospitality packages are available direct from Cheltenham.

    Specialist hospitality provider Seat Unique also offer various official hospitality packages if you’re looking for a premium way to experience The Festival.

    Cheltenham Festival Annual Memberships​

    Those wishing to attend multiple days might want to consider an annual membership, which grants access 16 racedays at Cheltenham, including Cheltenham Festival.

    Once you’ve got your tickets, check out hotels near Cheltenham Festival and how to get to Cheltenham racecourse.

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