Ascot Races Fixtures 2027: Race Days, Dates and Key Events

Ascot races fixtures for 2027 will start on Saturday, 23 January with the BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday, a jump racing meeting. Throughout the year, Ascot Racecourse will host 26 race days. Below you’ll find dates for Ascot race days, the key races and events at each meeting, and Royal Ascot dates.

The flat season at Ascot lasts from April to October and includes 18 days, while the jump race season lasts from October to April and includes 8 days. 13 out of Britain’s 36 Group 1 flat races are conducted at the Ascot Racecourse. Its events attract around 600,000 annual visitors, accounting for about 10% of all UK racegoers.

Ascot Races Fixtures 2027

In the table below you will find Ascot racecourse events for 2027 as well as the remainder of 2026 season.

The above Ascot dates are correct as of 13 October 2026.

Key Races and Events at Ascot

The following races and meetings are the highlights of the Ascot racecourse events calendar.

 

Royal Ascot

• Next date: Tuesday, 15 June – Saturday, 19 June 2027
• Type: Flat

 

One of the most famous flat horse racing meetings not only in the UK, but all over the world, Royal Ascot is the pinnacle of the British summer social calendar. Each day of the fixture starts with a royal procession before making way for the runners on the tracks.

 

King George Racing Weekend

• Next date: Friday, 23 July – Saturday, 24 July 2027
• Type: Flat

 

Headlined by the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, this racing event brings together some of Europe’s finest middle-distance runners. Its main race is Britain’s most prestigious open-age flat race. The battle for the win that took place in 1975 was dubbed the “race of the century”.

 

QIPCO British Champions Day

• Next date: Saturday, 17 October 2026; Saturday, 16 October 2027
• Type: Flat

 

This one-day event taking place in October closes the flat race season at the Ascot Racecourse. It includes a number of races that played a feature role in Ascot and Newmarket’s end of season meetings at different times.

 

Jump Season Highlights

• Next date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 – Sunday, 4 April 2027
• Type: Jump

 

During its jump race season, Ascot Racecourse hosts three Grade 1 jumps races. Some of the big names taking place at this time are the Clarence House Chase, the Ascot Chase, and the Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle.

 

Family Friendly Race Days

• Next date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 (Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday)
• Type: Jump

 

Ascot Racecourse prides itself at organising race meetings that offer something interesting to all family members. The jump season starts off with the Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday with plenty of family entertainment and a breathtaking fireworks display. Come Christmas, you can enjoy jump racing and family entertainment during the Howden Christmas Racing Weekend. Spring Family Raceday closes the jump season in early April, while the Racing To Zero Summer Mile Weekend will host a garden party for the entire family in July.

 

Royal Ascot Week

The Royal Ascot week 2027 will take place between Tuesday, 15 June and Saturday, 19 June. This five-day event is one of the most awaited horse racing meetings in the UK. It includes 35 races, with 7 races run each day. 

Each day is headlined by a Group 1 race: St James’s Palace Stakes for day one, Prince of Wales’s Stakes for day two, Gold Cup for day three, Coronation Stakes for day four, and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes for day five. The Ascot Gold Cup is also the headline race of the entire event.

 

Betting on Ascot Races

At 7bet, we price every meeting held at the Ascot Racecourse. You will find Ascot betting odds on standard horse racing betting markets on our horse racing betting page. Ante-post betting markets are available for large scale events at Ascot. 

 

Visiting Ascot Racecourse

For those getting ready to come to the racecourse for any of the Ascot races fixtures, below we collected some useful tips for you to make the most out of your visit. Remember that betting on Ascot races is possible both on the venue through bookmaking facilities and via online sports betting. 

 

Tickets 

Tickets for racing fixtures become available on the Ascot Racecourse official website well in advance of the event. For example, tickets for the next year’s Royal Ascot are already on sale, with prices starting from £21. 

Prices depend on the meeting type, whether you’re buying a single-day ticket or an event pass, and which enclosure you’re choosing. Groups typically get a discount.

 

Dress Code

Ascot Racecourse encourages its visitors to dress in a smart fashion, however no strict dress codes apply to jump season. In the flat season, some enclosures might require smart attire, while others don’t have compulsory dress codes. During the Royal Ascot week, the dress code is much more precise and envisages a number of requirements for different enclosures. Visitors are highly encouraged to check these requirements on the official website.

 

Getting There

Its close proximity to the M3, M4, M40, and M25 motorways allows easy access to the Ascot Racecourse from every direction by car. If you opt for train travel, you can reach the Ascot Racecourse from Reading (27 minutes train ride), Aldershot (30 minutes traine ride), and Waterloo (52 minutes train ride). Upon arrival, you will need to walk for about 7 minutes from the train station to the racecourse.

 

Race Times

During the flat season, gates open at 11:00 am, while during the jump season you can get access to the venue from 10:45 am. During Qatar Racing British Champions Day and Royal Ascot gates open at 10:30 am.

Race times differ per event and race day. They are usually announced a few months in advance and are available on the website. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next Ascot race day?

Check out our detailed calendar above to find out when the next Ascot race is taking place. Please keep in mind that the dates are correct as of the publication date and may change at the discretion of the race organisers.

How many race days are there at Ascot each year?

There are a total of 26 race days at Ascot each year, with 18 days dedicated to flat racing and 8 days dedicated to jump racing. You can find a detailed calendar of these meetings in our article above.

When is Royal Ascot 2027?

In 2027, the Royal Ascot week will be held between Tuesday, 15 June and Saturday, 19 June. It will host 8 Group 1 meetings, the Ascot Gold Cup among them.

When is the flat season and the jumps season at Ascot?

The flat season at the Ascot Racecourse typically starts in April and ends in October. The jump season starts in late October and ends either in late March or early April.

What time do races start at Ascot?

Race times are typically announced on the Ascot Racecourse official website a few months in advance of each raceday. If you can’t find the time for specific Ascot race days, it means the schedule is still unavailable. You are advised to check in closer to the event date.

 

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