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 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
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RACES
|
DISTANCE
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| 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 |
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