Cheltenham Festival 2026 VIP tickets: Prices and hospitality packages

Cheltenham Festival takes place 10-13 March with VIP and hospitality tickets still available from Seat Unique, but limited availability remains with prices starting from £799

The Cheltenham Festival 2026 is rapidly approaching and ticket sales are flying.

Between March 10-13, thousands of racing enthusiasts will flock to the legendary Cheltenham Racecourse for four thrilling days of equestrian action. Those seeking a luxurious experience can still snap up VIP and hospitality packages featuring complimentary refreshments, beverages and unparalleled vantage points from premium seating areas. These exclusive options remain available through Seat Unique, though the upmarket ticketing company has cautioned that only ‘limited availability’ remains.

Nevertheless, opportunities still exist to secure entry for every day of the festival, including Champion Day, Ladies Day, St Patrick’s Thursday and Gold Cup Day. Standard entry tickets are also on offer from The Jockey Club, presenting various ticketing choices for each day of the spectacular, reports Wales Online.

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Cheltenham Festival VIP and hospitality tickets

Seat Unique’s VIP and hospitality packages remain on sale for every day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Priced at £799 per person, racegoers can indulge in an all-inclusive package at the Champions Club Restaurant, featuring a four-course dining experience and complimentary bar service until the final race begins.

This also includes access to a viewing box overlooking the racecourse for ‘superb’ views of the track, plus a Club badge providing full access throughout the course. Champions Club Restaurant tickets have ‘limited availability’ at time of writing, with only day two and three available.

Day three of Cheltenham (St Patrick’s Thursday) currently offers the widest selection of ticket choices, with costs spanning from £799 for the Champions Club Restaurant to £1,179 for the Chez Roux Restaurant. The latter features Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr. and encompasses a four-course fine-dining experience alongside canapés and a Moët champagne reception.

Additional hospitality choices for day three feature the Final Fence Restaurant (£1,019), incorporating a four-course grand buffet situated in the centre of The Village – adjacent to the Guinness Village – with views of the final fence horses clear before charging up the hill to the Winning Post. Patrons of the Four Eighty Restaurant (£1,069) will savour a cocktail reception, three-course luncheon, complimentary bar and club access at the festival.

Numerous tickets remain available each day for The Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour Suite, a course-facing hospitality suite presented by the football legends. Costs vary from £1,099 to £1,249 based on the day of attendance, which also encompasses a club enclosure admission badge, VIP hostess service and a celebrity tipster.

The day will commence with a bucks fizz reception followed by a four-course meal, afternoon tea, and a complimentary bar. A celebrity tipster will also be available to offer expert guidance, whilst all the racing action will be broadcast live on TV and guests can take advantage of other perks including free car parking and a complimentary racecard and newspaper.

Cheltenham Festival 2026 general admission

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The Jockey Club serves as the official vendor of general admission tickets, with entry-level access starting from £54 per person for the Best Mate Enclosure. Reserved seating in the Guinness Grandstand begins at £130 for what the venue describes as ‘one of the best views’ in racing.

Cheltenham tickets are also available on resale platforms such as viagogo and StubHub, though some are currently listed above face value once booking charges are included. Conversely, bargain hunters might secure a deal as individuals sell their tickets nearer to the event.

Cheltenham Festival 2026 full race schedule

Day 1: Champion Day – Tuesday, March 10

• 1.20pm – The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
• 2.00pm – The Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
• 2.40pm – The McCoys Contracts Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)
• 3.20pm – The Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
• 4.00pm – The Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
• 4.40pm – The TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
• 5.20pm – The Princess Royal National Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase

Day 2: Ladies Day – Wednesday, March 11

• 1.20pm – The Turners Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
• 2.00pm – The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
• 2.40pm – The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)
• 3.20pm – The Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase
• 4.00pm – The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1)
• 4.40pm – The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
• 5.20pm – The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1)

Day 3: St Patrick’s Thursday – Thursday, March 12

• 1.20pm – The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2)
• 2.00pm – The Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2)
• 2.40pm – The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
• 3.20pm – The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
• 4.00pm – The Ryanair Chase (Grade 1)
• 4.40pm – The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)
• 5.20pm – The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

Day 4: Gold Cup Day – Friday, March 13

• 1.20pm – The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)
• 2.00pm – The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)
• 2.40pm – The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2)
• 3.20pm – The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
• 4.00pm – The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1)
• 4.40pm – The Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase
• 5.20pm – The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle