Horse Racing
2026
17 major meetings across 17 racecourses worldwide. February through December.
Upcoming Meetings
Grand National
Aintree Racecourse
Liverpool, England
9 April - 11 April 2026
£1,000,000
2000 Guineas
Newmarket Racecourse
Newmarket, England
2 May - 3 May 2026
£500,000
Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs
Louisville, USA
1 May - 2 May 2026
$5,000,000
Preakness Stakes
Laurel Park
Laurel, USA
15 May - 16 May 2026
$2,000,000
The Derby (Epsom Derby)
Epsom Downs Racecourse
Epsom, England
5 June - 6 June 2026
£1,500,000
Belmont Stakes
Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Springs, USA
5 June - 6 June 2026
$2,000,000
Royal Ascot
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot, England
16 June - 20 June 2026
Various (£1,000,000+ feature races)
Irish Derby
The Curragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
26 June - 28 June 2026
€1,500,000
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp Racecourse
Paris, France
3 October - 4 October 2026
€5,000,000
The Everest
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Sydney, Australia
17 October 2026
AUD $20,000,000
Breeders' Cup World Championships
Keeneland Race Course
Lexington, USA
30 October - 31 October 2026
$34,000,000 (total across all races)
Melbourne Cup
Flemington Racecourse
Melbourne, Australia
31 October - 7 November 2026
AUD $8,000,000
Japan Cup
Tokyo Racecourse
Fuchu, Japan
29 November 2026
¥686,000,000 (~$4,700,000)
Hong Kong International Races
Sha Tin Racecourse
Sha Tin, Hong Kong
13 December 2026
HKD $120,000,000+ (total across 4 races)
Completed Meetings
The Saudi Cup
King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh
14 February 2026
Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham
10 March 2026
Dubai World Cup
Meydan Racecourse, Dubai
28 March 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest horse races in 2026?
The 2026 horse racing calendar features 17 major meetings worldwide including the Kentucky Derby (May 2), Royal Ascot (June 16-20), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (October 4), Breeders' Cup (October 30-31), and Melbourne Cup (November 3).
What time do the races start in my timezone?
All post times on this page are automatically converted to your local timezone. No manual conversion needed.
What is the US Triple Crown in horse racing?
The US Triple Crown consists of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, and the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.