Whilst there is no formal dress code in place, we appreciate that many guests like to dress up for the Festival. It is home to some of the finest racing in the world, and with the finest racing often comes the finest fashion.
During The Cheltenham Festival, fancy dress is not permitted in Hospitality, restaurant facilities, or in the Club Enclosure. Fancy dress is permitted in other areas as long as the outfit isn’t offensive, and at our discretion, we reserve the right to decline entry should the need arise.
Most male guests tend to choose Collar & Tie, while most female guests often opt for elegant dresses or smart outfits. The racecourse suggests: wrap up warm!
10:30 – Gates Open
10:45 – Facility Opens, Morning Coffee On Arrival
12:15 – Lunch Is Served
13:20 – First Race
16:00 – FEATURE RACE
16:25 – Afternoon Tea
17:20 – Last Race*
18:15 – Carriages
*Bar closes on the commencement of the last race
Combine comfort, convenience, and luxury in The Champions Club at Cheltenham Racecourse for the Cheltenham Festival 2026. Not only can you enjoy some of the very finest views of the track from this sublime course-facing facility, but you will also be treated to some of the finest food and drink on offer.
The dress code for The Champions Club is smart casual, with the facility opening at 10.30am and closing at 6pm. Your meal will be served at your leisure from midday. Seating is at private tables of 10 or 12 guests with smaller parties on shared tables but is subject to availability. The Champions Club Hospitality Package comes with a Club badge, allowing full access the racecourse.
Champions Club Hospitality Highlights:
- Club Badge, allowing Club level course access
- Private Viewing Balcony overlooking the Racetrack
- Complimentary bar, including house wines, selected spirits, soft drinks, draught lager and Guinness (excludes champagne)
Cheltenham Festival Champions Club Hospitality Package includes:
- Club Badge, allowing Club level course access
- Morning coffee and biscuits
- Four-course lunch
- Afternoon tea at Cheltenham Racecourse
- Complimentary bar, including house wines, selected spirits, soft drinks, draught lager and Guinness (excludes champagne)
- Private Viewing Balcony overlooking the Racetrack
- Racecard
- Car parking at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 4 guests)
- Waiter & Waitress Service
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 Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£200,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) |
£80,000 |
| 15:20 |
The Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) |
£150,000 |
| 16:00 |
The Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£450,000 |
| 16:40 |
The TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) |
£150,000 |
| 17:20 |
 The Princess Royal National Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase |
£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 Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse during the festival.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
Turners 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 (Premier Handicap) |
£110,000 |
| 15:20 |
Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase (A Limited Handicap) |
£75,000 |
| 16:00 |
The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£400,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap) |
£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. Patrick’s Thursday, allowing Cheltenham racecourse to organise 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 |
The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) |
£105,000 |
| 14:00 |
Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 2) |
£125,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£125,000 |
| 15:20 |
The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£325,000 |
| 16:00 |
The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£375,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
£110,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase |
£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 |
The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
£110,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) |
£130,000 |
| 15:20 |
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 16:00 |
The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) |
£625,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase |
£50,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle |
£75,000 |
Cheltenham Festival – The Champions Club Hospitality Package
Combine comfort, convenience, and luxury in The Champions Club at Cheltenham Racecourse for the Cheltenham Festival 2026. Not only can you enjoy some of the very finest views of the track from this sublime course-facing facility, but you will also be treated to some of the finest food and drink on offer.
Champions Club FAQs – Cheltenham Festival:
What views of the racecourse can be expected with our Champions Club Package at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
The Champions Club VIP Hospitality facility is a course racing facility that provides you and your guests with superb views of the track. And on your private viewing balcony, you’ll be overlooking the racetrack, where you will not miss a moment of the action.
Some of the finest horses from the world of horse racing will be competing at Cheltenham in 2026, and you can watch them all in a very comfortable and luxurious environment.
What is the cost of the VIP Champions Club Hospitality Package for each day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
The price for our VIP Champions Club Hospitality Package is different for all four days of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, with prices starting at £679 per person plus VAT, which is for the second day of action at this highly prestigious event, Ladies Day, on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
The prices for each of the four days of the Cheltenham Festival for our Champions Club Hospitality are as follows:
Day One – Champion Day (Tuesday 10th March): £729pp plus VAT.
Day Two – Ladies Day (Wednesday 11th March): £679pp plus VAT.
Day Three – St. Patrick’s Thursday (Thursday 12th March): £729pp plus VAT.
Day Four – Gold Cup Day (Friday 13th March): £829pp plus VAT.
Day Four leads the way price-wise, with it being the day where arguably the most famous and prestigious race of the entire Cheltenham Festival will be taking place, which is, of course, the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
What is included in our VIP Champions Club Hospitality Package at the Cheltenham Festival for 2026?
Our incredible VIP Champions Club Hospitality Package has plenty to offer you and your guests/clients at the Cheltenham Festival for 2026, whichever day (or days!) that you choose to attend this iconic and historic event.
Here is what is offered by this fantastic package: Club Badge (for Club level course access), a private viewing balcony overlooking the racetrack, a complimentary bar, including house wines, spirits, soft drinks, draught lager, and Guinness (excluding champagne), as well as morning coffee and biscuits, afternoon tea, a racecard, car parking at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 4 guests), and a waiter & waitress service.
Is there a dress code for Champions Club at Cheltenham?
There is no specific dress code for our VIP Champions Club Hospitality at Cheltenham Racecourse for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
However, you are still expected to wear smart clothing; for example, male guests will often wear a collared shirt with a tie. It is also advised for you to wrap up warm, though, of course, this is dependent on the weather on the day you attend this event.
Is there an itinerary available for the Champions Club Hospitality Package?
An itinerary is very useful to guide you and your guests/clients on what is happening across the day at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, and below is a sample itinerary for our Champions Club VIP Hospitality Package:
10:30 – Gates Open.
10:45 – Facility Opens, Morning Coffee & Biscuits On Arrival.
12:15 – Lunch is served.
13:20 – The first race officially gets underway.
16:00 – The feature race of the day gets underway.
16:25 – Afternoon Tea.
17:20 – The last race of the day begins, which also sees the bar close.
18:15 – Carriages.
How can I go ahead and get in touch with Eventmasters with a query about the Champions Club Hospitality Package?
You can get in touch with us here at Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality if you have a query in a number of ways. You can either go ahead and fill in the form at the bottom of this page, or if you would like, call our dedicated sales team at 0121 233 6500.
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