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Royal Ascot 2026
Royal Ascot 2026
Royal Ascot is the highlight of the Flat racing season in Britain, with five days of top-class action featuring a schedule of 35 races hosted at Ascot racecourse in Berkshire.
Royal Ascot is Britain’s most valuable race meeting and plays host to the best Flat horses from Britain and Ireland, as well as drawing big-name runners from other countries including France, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and the US. It is a major social and fashion event with 300,000 racegoers making their way to Ascot racecourse between Tuesday 16th and Saturday 20th of June!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Ascot?
Royal Ascot is a five-day meeting of high-quality Flat racing at Ascot racecourse in Berkshire. It is the highlight of the Flat racing calendar in Britain and a major social occasion. It is attended each year by members of the royal family. Find the full details about Royal Ascot Festival here
When is Royal Ascot 2026?
Royal Ascot takes place between Tuesday, June 16th and Saturday, June 20th.
What TV channel is Royal Ascot on?
Royal Ascot will be broadcast live on terrestrial television by ITV Racing on ITV and ITV4. Coverage starts at 1:30pm and will end at 6:00pm each day. Sky Sports Racing (channel 415) will also be showing all Royal Ascot races live.
What time does Royal Ascot start?
The first race of the day is at 2:30pm, on each of the five days. Coverage starts on ITV at 1:30pm or you can watch all the action on Sky Sports Racing (channel 415) or streamed directly via bookmaker websites/apps.
Where does Royal Ascot take place?
Royal Ascot takes place at Ascot racecourse, which is located in Ascot in Berkshire. The full address is Ascot Racecourse, High St, Ascot SL5 7JX.
When is the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot 2026?
The 2026 Ascot Gold Cup is the feature race on Thursday,18 th of June and will be run at 4.20pm
How many days is Royal Ascot?
Royal Ascot takes place over five days in June each year. For 2026 it runs from Tuesday, 16th to Saturday, 20th.
Is Royal Ascot Flat or jumps?
Royal Ascot is a Flat meeting.
Who is the top jockey at Royal Ascot?
Frankie Dettori’s 81 wins makes him the leading jockey at Royal Ascot. Next best is Ryan Moore, with 66 wins, and that pair are well clear of third-placed William Buick.
How much prize-money is there at Royal Ascot?
Total prize-money for the 2026 Royal Ascot meeting is £10.65m, an increase from the £10.05m total in 2025. The total prize-money for the five days of Royal Ascot has steadily increased in recent years. Traditionally, Royal Ascot is the most valuable race meeting in Britain.
How many people attend Royal Ascot?
Royal Ascot welcomes in excess of 250,000 people across the five days of the festival each year. In 2025 the exact attendance was 286,541, this was an almost 5% increase from 2024.
Is Royal Ascot 2026 cancelled?
No, Royal Ascot 2026 will currently go ahead as per usual. All the action will also be broadcast on TV and available to stream online.
Can I go to Royal Ascot 2026?
Yes you can! Just make sure to buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment.
Where to watch Royal Ascot 2026?
You can watch every race at Royal Ascot live on the Racing Post app when you place a bet of £1 or more on the race. Alternatively, the action will be broadcast on ITV from 1:30pm each day or Sky Sports Racing (channel 415).
How can I bet on Royal Ascot?
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How can I dress for Royal Ascot?
Read the experts’ advice about the Royal Ascot dress code and etiquette protocol.