2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe FAQs - Key Questions Answered
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe remains Europe's premier flat race, attracting the world's best middle-distance horses. The 2026 edition takes place at ParisLongchamp on October 4th, with nine races scheduled that Sunday. Defending champion Daryz leads the betting after an impressive 2025 season. With a €5 million prize pot, the Arc’s winner not only secures a huge payday but also a place in racing history. Fans can watch live on ITV or stream online, ensuring worldwide accessibility for the landmark event.
- 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runs Oct 4 at ParisLongchamp, Paris
- Daryz, 2025 winner, is the favourite after strong recent performances
- The race offers a €5 million prize fund, with live coverage available on ITV/ITVX
What is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is one of the most prestigious races in world Flat racing and the headline event of a major two-day meeting at ParisLongchamp in France.
Run over 2,400 metres, or roughly a mile and a half, the Group One brings together many of the best middle-distance horses from Europe and further afield. Three-year-olds can take on older rivals, allowing the stars of the Classic generation to test themselves against more experienced opposition.
First staged in 1920, the Arc has been won by some of the greatest horses in racing history, including Sea-Bird, Mill Reef, Dancing Brave, Sea The Stars, Treve and Enable.
When is the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?
The 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe will take place at ParisLongchamp on Sunday 4 October. The Arc is the main event on the second afternoon of a two-day meeting featuring a host of valuable Group races.
Arc weekend begins on Saturday 3 October, before several more Group One contests take place alongside the main event on Sunday.
What time is the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?
The 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is scheduled to start at 3:05pm BST, which is 4:05pm local time in France.
Nine races are due to take place at ParisLongchamp on Arc day, with the main event occupying its traditional mid-afternoon position on the card.
Where is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe held?
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe takes place at ParisLongchamp Racecourse in Paris, France. Longchamp has been the traditional home of the race since it was first staged in 1920, although the Arc temporarily moved to Chantilly while the course underwent extensive redevelopment.
ParisLongchamp reopened in 2018 and has since resumed its position as the permanent home of France's most famous horse race.
Who won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2025?
Daryz won the 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard and jockey Mickaël Barzalona. The three-year-old defeated Minnie Hauk following a thrilling battle to the line, with Sosie finishing third.
Defending champion Daryz tops the market, following two Group One wins this season and an easy triumph in the Prix Foy. Find out who Daryz could face in the full betting for the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Who is the favourite to win the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?
Defending champion Daryz tops the market, following two Group One wins this season and an easy triumph in the Prix Foy. Find out who Daryz could face in the full betting for the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
How can I watch the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?
UK viewers can watch the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe live and free on ITV, with ITV Racing broadcasting from ParisLongchamp between 1:00pm and 3:30pm BST. The programme will include three races from the card, culminating with the Arc at 3:05pm.
The ITV coverage will also be available to stream live through ITVX, allowing viewers to watch the race online using a compatible mobile device, tablet, computer or smart television.
How far is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is run over 2,400 metres, which is just under a mile and a half. The distance demands a combination of tactical speed and stamina, with runners also having to cope with what can be a large and competitive field.
The Arc is open to three-year-olds and older horses, although geldings remain ineligible for the 2026 renewal.
How much prize money is on offer in the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?
A total prize fund of €5 million is available in the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, placing the race among the most valuable turf contests staged in Europe.
The winner will collect the largest share of that enormous purse, but the financial reward is only part of the attraction. Winning the Arc can establish a horse as one of the outstanding performers of its generation and significantly enhance its future breeding value.
Which horses have won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe more than once?
Eight horses have won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe twice, but no horse has managed to claim the famous prize on three occasions.
Ksar, Motrico, Corrida, Tantieme, Ribot, Alleged, Treve and Enable are the eight dual winners. Enable came close to making history in 2019 when attempting to complete an unprecedented hat-trick, but she was caught late by Waldgeist and had to settle for second.
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