Seven races are scheduled for Day One of the Cheltenham Festival. The feature race of the day is the Unibet Champion Hurdle, a 2 mile Grade 1 race. This takes place at 16:00.
Day 1: Champion Day
Tuesday 10 March
On the second day, the highlight is the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase. Runners in this Grade 1 event jump over 12 fences over the course of 2 miles. It is the highlight of the traditionally known ladies day and is off at 16:00.
Day 2: Ladies Day
Wednesday 11 March
The Cheltenham Festival
Race Schedule 2026
One of the key dates for Cheltenham Festival 2025 is St Patrick's Day, as it marks the third day of racing. The feature race of the day is the 15:20 Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1).
Day 3: St. Patrick's Day
Thursday 12 March
The focus of the day will be The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, as the name suggests. Over three miles and two furlongs long, this is the premier race of the event. It will begin at 16:00, and the winner will take home the Gold Cup.