The Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026 takes place on Friday 13 March 2026, with the main race scheduled for around 4:00 pm (16:00 GMT).

Quick Scoop: Key Facts

  • Gold Cup Day 2026: Friday 13 March 2026.
  • Race time: The Cheltenham Gold Cup is due off at approximately 4:00 pm (16:00 GMT).
  • Festival dates: The 2026 Cheltenham Festival runs from Tuesday 10 March to Friday 13 March 2026, with the Gold Cup on the final day.
  • Official name: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1 steeplechase).
  • Course and distance: Run on Cheltenham’s New Course over about 3 miles 2½ furlongs with 22 fences.
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when is cheltenham gold cup 2026 Friday 13 March 2026 (Gold Cup Day, final day of the Festival).
Gold Cup race time 2026 Scheduled for about 4:00 pm / 16:00 GMT.
Festival 2026 dates Tuesday 10 March – Friday 13 March 2026.
Race type Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase, ~3m 2½f with 22 fences.

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