Located in the picturesque locale of Berkshire, only 6 miles, or 10 km, away from the Windsor Castle, Ascot Racecourse is considered among the top class racecourses in Great Britain, and rightfully so.
Ascot stays active all year around, hosting 18 flat meetings during the summer season (between April and October) and 8 jump meetings in the winter season (between October and March).
Ascot races include 13 out of Britain’s 36 Group 1 flat races and attract around 600,000 annual visitors. Meetings at Ascot are truly the highlight of the summer social calendar, topped by its crown jewel, the Royal Meeting, more commonly referred to as the Royal Ascot.
In this article you will find a complete list of Ascot races fixtures for 2025 along with highlights for their key races and events of particular interest.
For a full overview of events beyond Ascot, check out our comprehensive guide to horse racing fixtures in the UK.
Ascot Racecourse Fixtures 2025
Ascot Racecourse fixtures offer a variety of events to horse racing enthusiasts. Differing in distance, conditions, and prizes, they are sure to cater to all sorts of tastes. With the racecourse active throughout the year, you will definitely find a meeting you will want to attend.
Below you will find a full list of Ascot races 2025 dates.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 18 January (Saturday) | BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday | Jump |
| 15 February (Saturday) | Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday | Jump |
| 30 March (Sunday) | Spring Family Raceday | Jump |
| 30 April (Wednesday) | Royal Ascot Trials Day | Flat |
| 9 May (Friday) | May Friday Raceday | Flat |
| 10 May (Saturday) | May Victoria Cup Raceday | Flat |
| 17-21 June (Tuesday-Saturday) | Royal Ascot | Flat |
| 11 July (Friday) | Summer Mile Friday Raceday | Flat |
| 12 July (Saturday) | Summer Mile Family Raceday | Flat |
| 25-26 July (Friday-Saturday) | King George Racing Weekend | Flat |
| 9 August (Saturday) | Shergar Cup | Flat |
| 5-6 September (Friday-Saturday) | The Big Ascot Food & Wine Weekend | Flat |
| 3-4 October (Friday-Saturday) | BetMGM Autumn Weekend | Flat |
| 18 October (Saturday) | QIPCO British Champions Day | Flat |
| 1 November (Saturday) | Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday | Jump |
| 21-22 November (Friday-Saturday) | November Racing Weekend | Jump |
| 19-20 December (Friday-Saturday) | Howden Christmas Weekend | Jump |
Key Races and Feature Events
Every race at Ascot is a treat for horse racing enthusiasts. But some of the Ascot Racecourse meetings stand out as racing events holding national importance.
- Royal Ascot (June): the most exquisite week of top class races, luxurious fashion, and fine dining, including the Queen Anne Stakes, Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, and the Gold Cup.
- King George Racing Weekend: commemorating the merge of nation’s two favourite races, the King George VI race and Queen Elizabeth race, it is another event of the summer horseracing season everyone is looking forward to
- QIPCO British Champions Day: marking the end of the summer season at Ascot Racecourse, this event gathers the finest horses, jockeys, and trainers to compete for the champion title.
Tips for Racegoers
As you have noticed, Ascot races fixtures 2025 occupy the whole calendar, with at least one event per month. When planning your visit, consider whether you prefer flat or jump races to select the season. Definitely factor the weather into your decision, as you will have to spend most of the day (sometimes more than one) outdoors.
Tickets for every event are available on the Ascot Racecourse official website well in advance. But the most highly demanded options sell out rather quickly, so make sure you purchase your tickets before they are gone. Sometimes tickets will be available upon arrival, but the price at the gate will be somewhat higher.
With a range of high class restaurants at the venue, you will always find something to your taste. Again, make sure you buy the admission tickets in advance.
Ascot Racecourse is one of those venues that takes its fashion very seriously. The dress code is in place for every event, but becomes especially sophisticated during festivals. Requirements towards clothing slightly vary depending on the enclosure you are in, so check the website when you are getting ready.
Of course, Royal Ascot is the pinnacle of high fashion. Anywhere you look during the royal week, you will find refined attire. Guests are highly encouraged to contribute to this tradition.
While you can reach Ascot Racecourse by train from various destinations, for those who prefer driving, the venue offers free parking. The only time you will be asked to pay for your parking place is during the Royal Ascot week.
All races at Ascot start in the afternoon, but the gates open in the morning. Check the schedule of the event you are planning to visit to know when admission to the venue will start. We highly recommend you to arrive as early to the gate opening time as possible to give yourself some time to explore the venue and enjoy the atmosphere before the races begin.
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