When is the Royal Ascot 2026, Full Race Schedule, Dates, Start-times, Horses, Field, Prize Money, How To Watch
Royal Ascot 2026 is set to grace the historic Ascot Racecourse from Tuesday, 16th June, to Saturday, 20th June. Standing as the undisputed crown jewel of Great Britain's summer social and sporting calendars, this five-day celebration continues its long-standing legacy of excellence.
The event is globally renowned for its unique ability to blend the raw adrenaline of world-class flat racing with the refined elegance of high fashion and the timeless traditions of royal pageantry.
When is Royal Ascot 2026?
Dates: Tuesday 16 June – Saturday 20 June 2026.
The 2026 Royal Ascot meeting starts on Tuesday 16th June and continues until Saturday 20th, with 35 races across the five days.
Where is Royal Ascot 2026?
Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire, England (about 25 miles west of London).
How to Watch Royal Ascot 2026?
UK: Live on ITV1 / ITV4 and Sky Sports Racing.
USA: Live streaming on Peacock (all days), with NBC coverage on the final day (Saturday).
Available internationally via local broadcasters or betting apps.
Daily Schedule Overview
Racing starts at 2:30 PM each day after the Royal Procession at 2:00 PM. Gates open at 10:30 AM.Key Highlights:
Tuesday: Queen Anne Stakes (G1), St James's Palace Stakes (G1)
Wednesday: Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1, £1m)
Thursday (Ladies' Day): Ascot Gold Cup (G1)
Friday: Commonwealth Cup (G1), Coronation Stakes (G1)
Saturday: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1, £1m)
Full Royal Ascot 2026 Schedules, Dates, Times Prize Money, Payout Breakdown
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 – Opening Day
(Queen Anne Stakes Day)
Three Group 1 races headline the card, focusing on milers and sprinters.
14:30 – Queen Anne Stakes (G1) – £750,000
15:05 – Coventry Stakes (G2) – £175,000
15:40 – King Charles III Stakes (G1) – £650,000
16:20 – St James's Palace Stakes (G1) – £650,000
17:00 – Ascot Stakes (Handicap) – £110,000
17:35 – Wolferton Rated Stakes – £120,000
18:10 – Copper Horse Stakes – £110,000
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 – Prince of Wales's Day
Features the week's richest race.
14:30 – Queen Mary Stakes (G2) – £150,000
15:05 – Queen's Vase (G2) – £265,000
15:40 – Duke of Cambridge Stakes (G2) – £225,000
16:20 – Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) – £1,000,000
17:00 – Royal Hunt Cup (Handicap) – £175,000
17:35 – Windsor Castle Stakes – £110,000
18:10 – Kensington Palace Stakes – £110,000
Thursday, 18 June 2026 – Gold Cup Day (Ladies' Day)
The most prestigious and fashion-focused day, centered on stamina.
14:30 – Norfolk Stakes (G2) – £150,000
15:05 – King George V Stakes (Handicap) – £110,000
15:40 – Ribblesdale Stakes (G2) – £250,000
16:20 – Ascot Gold Cup (G1) – £650,000
17:00 – Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) – £120,000
17:35 – Hampton Court Stakes (G3) – £150,000
18:10 – Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) – £110,000
Friday, 19 June 2026 – Commonwealth Cup Day
Strong sprint and filly action.
14:30 – Albany Stakes (G3) – £125,000
15:05 – Commonwealth Cup (G1) – £650,000
15:40 – Duke of Edinburgh Stakes – £110,000
16:20 – Coronation Stakes (G1) – £650,000
17:00 – Sandringham Stakes – £110,000
17:35 – King Edward VII Stakes (G2) – £250,000
18:10 – Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes – £110,000
Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Final Day
Closes with high-class sprinting and a marathon.
14:30 – Chesham Stakes – £110,000
15:05 – Jersey Stakes (G3) – £150,000
15:40 – Hardwicke Stakes (G2) – £250,000
16:20 – Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1) – £1,000,000
17:00 – Wokingham Stakes (Handicap) – £175,000
17:35 – Golden Gates Stakes – £110,000
18:10 – Queen Alexandra Stakes – £110,000
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