Friday 23 October
- Gates: 11:15am
- Raceday Preview: 12:30–1:00pm
- First race: 1:15pm
- Last race: 4:45pm
Saturday 24 October
- Gates: 11:15am
- Raceday Preview: 12:35–1:00pm
- First race: 1:10pm
- Last race: 4:40pm
- Post-racing entertainment: 4:55–5:55pm
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Anticipation and excitement are growing already amongst horse racing fans from across the country and the world ahead of the 2026 iteration of the highly prestigious Cheltenham Showcase Meeting at the iconic and historic Cheltenham Racecourse.
We are Official Hospitality Providers who are directly appointed by Cheltenham Racecourse.
This race meeting will be taking place over two action-packed days, from Friday 23rd October to Saturday 24th October 2026.
The atmosphere for this race meeting promises to be electric, and you can create lasting memories whilst enjoying the world-class racing in style with VIP Hospitality with Eventmasters.
We are delighted to offer our Private Grandstand Box package for this event in October 2026.
Enjoy what is set to be an enthralling two days of world-class horse racing in VIP style at Cheltenham with an Eventmasters Hospitality Package. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Friday 23 October
Saturday 24 October
The William Hill Showcase marks the return of jump racing to Cheltenham Racecourse, opening the 2026/27 season with two days of competitive action on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October 2026. For guests looking to experience the opening meeting from their own exclusive hospitality space, a Private Grandstand Box provides an impressive setting for entertaining clients, colleagues, family or friends.
Located on Level 4 of Cheltenham’s Grandstand, the Private Grandstand Boxes combine privacy and premium hospitality with excellent views of the racing. Each box features its own balcony overlooking the Winning Line, allowing guests to step outside and experience the atmosphere of Cheltenham while retaining a comfortable private base throughout the day.
The hospitality experience includes Club admission badges, reserved car parking at a ratio of one space per two guests, morning coffee and biscuits on arrival and a four-course luncheon. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary bar serving beers, wines and soft drinks, together with a souvenir racecard and television screens showing the racing throughout the day.
Private Grandstand Boxes are available for a minimum of 12 guests and can accommodate parties of up to 18, making them particularly well suited to corporate entertaining and group celebrations. The combination of private dining, dedicated space and direct access to a balcony overlooking the racing provides a very different experience from Cheltenham’s shared restaurant hospitality options.
Whether you are welcoming important clients, rewarding colleagues or celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, a Private Grandstand Box provides an exclusive way to experience the atmosphere and racing of the William Hill Showcase at the Home of Jump Racing.
Where is the Private Grandstand Box located at Cheltenham Racecourse for the Showcase Meeting in October 2026?
Our Private Grandstand Boxes are located on Level 4 of the Grandstand at Cheltenham Racecourse and feature a private viewing balcony overlooking the Winning Line, providing guests with excellent views of the racing.
What is included in the Private Grandstand Box VIP Hospitality Package for the 2026 Showcase Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse?
Our Private Grandstand VIP Hospitality Package has plenty to offer so that you and your guests can enjoy the day(s) that you all spend at the iconic Cheltenham Showcase Meeting in some style in October 2026. It includes: club admission badges, reserved car parking (one per two guests), morning coffee and biscuits on arrival, a four-course luncheon, a complimentary bar featuring beers, wines, and soft drinks, as well as a souvenir race card and Plasma TV Screens within the facility itself.
What is the dress code for the Private Grandstand Box VIP Hospitality Package for the 2026 Showcase Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse?
There is no formal dress code in place, but you are asked to dress smartly for a formal occasion – for example, male guests usually wear a collared shirt and tie (minimum attire is smart casual). It is suggested that you wrap up warm (though this is, of course, weather dependent)!
How many guests can the Private Grandstand Box accommodate at the 2026 Showcase Meeting at Cheltenham?
Our VIP Private Grandstand Box package for the 2026 Showcase Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse accommodates a minimum party size of 12 guests. However, these boxes can accommodate up to 18 guests throughout the day.
What is on the menu for guests in the Private Grandstand Box for the latest edition of the Showcase Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse in October 2026?
There will be plenty of exquisite, delicious food on offer throughout the day in your Private Grandstand Box at the latest iteration of the Showcase meeting at Cheltenham in 2026. Below is a sample menu: Starter: Smoked salmon and soft herbs rillette, pickled banana shallots, horseradish, and chive cream. Vegetarian Starter (On Request): Oyster mushroom and nori rillette, pickled banana shallots, horseradish, and chive cream. Main: Gloucester Old Spot Loin and black pudding, wild mushrooms, greens, and mead jus. Vegetarian Main (On Request): Sweet potato and chestnut wellington with greens and mead jus. Dessert: Chocolate and hazelnut torte, black cherries, and kirsch. There will also be a Cheltenham Cheeseboard featuring apricots, grapes, chutney, and biscuits. Fresh Hobbs House Bakery bread and butter will also be included in the food offered to you and your guests/clients on the day.
What time will the gates open?
Gates are scheduled to open at 11:15am on both Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October 2026. Racing is scheduled to begin at 1:15pm on Friday, with the final race at 4:45pm. On Saturday, the first race is scheduled for 1:10pm, with the final race at 4:40pm. Post-racing entertainment is scheduled to take place from 4:55pm to 5:55pm on Saturday. Please note that all timings and races are subject to change.
How can I get in touch with Eventmasters regarding the Private Grandstand Box VIP Hospitality at the Showcase Meeting at Cheltenham in October 2026?
There are several ways to get in touch with us at Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality regarding our Private Grandstand Box VIP Hospitality Package for the Cheltenham Showcase Meeting in 2026. You can either get in touch by filling in the contact form at the bottom of this page, or you can, if you would prefer to, call us directly on 0121 233 6500, where you can get in touch with a member of our dedicated sales team who will be very happy to help you.
There is no better way to experience what is set to be two action-packed days of thrilling horse racing action than with an Eventmasters VIP Hospitality Package. Book now to avoid disappointment.

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