Without a doubt, our flagship facility at Cheltenham Festival, Silks, provides a splendid base for Champion Day. Standing as one of the venue’s signature course-facing corporate settings, it succeeds in providing superb panoramic views of the racecourse, finishing straight, final fences and Cleeve Hills at the Cheltenham Festival.
At Silks, you can also look forward to rubbing shoulders with our very own Horse Racing Hospitality Ambassador, Matt Chapman. Having seen the likes of Nico de Boinville, Sir AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and Tom Scudamore take the reins in recent years.
Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality Highlights:
- Enjoy the biggest event in jumps racing during 2026 with star horses from both sides of the Irish Sea
- Superb panoramic views of the racecourse, finishing straight, final fences and Cleeve Hills
Cheltenham Festival Hospitality Silks Package includes:
- Splendid course-facing facility with panoramic views of the racecourse
- Club admission badges
- Reserved car parking at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests)
- Morning coffee and biscuits on arrival
- Four-course luncheon with selected wines, followed by port and brandy
- Full afternoon tea at Cheltenham Racecourse
- Complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks
- Souvenir race card
- Daily newspapers
- Insight from ITV Racing’s Racing Host and our Celebrity Horseracing Ambassador Matt Chapman
- Plasma TV screens
- Experienced event management team including VIP hostess service
- Dedicated toilet facilities at Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Festival Day One: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Day one of the Cheltenham Festival, otherwise known as Champions Day, is widely popular for the Champions Hurdle and the iconic Cheltenham Roar. With racegoers giddy with excitement, Champions Day starts one of the most thrilling weeks at Cheltenham Racecourse. Let the sheer fun and action begin with the Cheltenham Festival Silks facility.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 14:00 |
The My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£200,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3) |
£150,000 |
| 15:20 |
Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£120,000 |
| 16:00 |
Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£450,000 |
| 16:40 |
Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) |
£80,000 |
| 17:20 |
National Hunt Steeple Chase (Grade 2) |
£100,000 |
Cheltenham Festival Day Two: Wednesday 11th March 2026
Style Wednesday (Ladies Day) is renowned for adding a splash of colour to first-class racing at the racecourse. With our Cheltenham Festival Silks hospitality, guests can dress in high style while witnessing the Queen’s Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse during the festival.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
Turner Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 14:00 |
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£200,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) |
£100,000 |
| 15:20 |
Glenfarclas Cross Country Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 1) |
£75,000 |
| 16:00 |
BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) |
£400,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Jonny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Grade 3) |
£150,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) |
£80,000 |
Cheltenham Festival Day Three: Thursday 12th March 2026
Day three is regarded as St. Patricks Thursday, allowing Cheltenham racecourse to organize an Irish theme for the Cheltenham Festival. Whether team Ireland or team Great Britain, racegoers celebrate the festival in big style. Don’t miss all the fun with our Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) |
£105,000 |
| 14:00 |
Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase |
£125,000 |
| 14:40 |
Pertemps Network Final (Handicap Hurdle) |
£100,000 |
| 15:20 |
Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) |
£375,000 |
| 16:00 |
Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£325,000 |
| 16:40 |
Trustatrader Plate (Handicap Chase) |
£150,000 |
| 17:20 |
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (sponsored by the JRL Group) |
£75,000 |
Cheltenham Festival Day Four: Friday 13th March 2026
Day four and the final day of the Cheltenham Festival occur on Friday. While the day centres around the Gold Cup, day four is the climax of an exciting week. Make sure you keep an eye out for former jockeys, trainers and numerous owners. Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality packages are selling fast – don’t hesitate to book your Silks hospitality to secure your place at the Cheltenham racecourse.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 14:00 |
William Hill County Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) |
£100,000 |
| 14:40 |
Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) |
£120,000 |
| 15:20 |
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 16:00 |
Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Group 1) |
£625,000 |
| 16:40 |
St James Place Festival Hunter Chase |
£50,000 |
| 17:20 |
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) |
£75,000 |
