# Cheltenham Festival 2027: tickets, packages & travel

The 2027 Cheltenham Festival runs from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 March 2027 at Cheltenham Racecourse, with the Gold Cup at 4pm on Friday 19 March. Book an enclosure ticket from The Jockey Club, or a ticket + hotel package for the day you want from Sportsbreaks.

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## Key facts
- Dates: 16 March – 19 March 2027
- Venue: Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- Nearest airports: BHX, BRS
- Big race: Cheltenham Gold Cup, Friday 19 March 2027, 4pm, over 3 miles 2 furlongs on the New Course
- Enclosures: Best Mate, Tattersalls and Club enclosures
- Tuesday, 16 March 2027: Day 1: Champion Day
- Wednesday, 17 March 2027: Day 2: Ladies Day
- Thursday, 18 March 2027: Day 3: St Patrick's Thursday
- Friday, 19 March 2027: Day 4: Gold Cup Day (Gold Cup at 4pm)

## Ways to book
- **Sportsbreaks** (ticket + hotel): Festival ticket + hotel packages, each day. Official ticket + hotel packages with a Sportsbreaks rep on call. Flights are not included; choose your day and hotel on the next page. https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=111798&awinaffid=2911091&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsbreaks.com%2Fhorse-racing%2Fcheltenham&clickref=horse-racing-cheltenham-festival&clickref2=packages&clickref3=event_md
- **The Jockey Club: official tickets and information** (official): The Jockey Club: official tickets and information. Face-value tickets, ballots and official hospitality direct from the organiser. https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham-festival/

## FAQ
### When is the Cheltenham Festival 2027?
Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 March 2027: Champion Day, Ladies Day, St Patrick's Thursday and Gold Cup Day.

### When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2027?
Friday 19 March 2027 at 4pm, on the final day of the Festival. Race times can change; check The Jockey Club closer to the day.

### Which is the best day to go to Cheltenham?
Gold Cup Day (Friday) has the biggest race and the biggest crowd. Tuesday's Champion Day opens the Festival with the Champion Hurdle, and Ladies Day (Wednesday) is the dress-up day.

## Sources
- The Jockey Club: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham-festival/ (checked 2026-10-15)

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