Festive Four 2026 - Four Days of Christmas Racing on ITV
Kempton, Chepstow and Newbury will stage the Festive Four, a new programme of four consecutive days of televised jump racing from 26 to 29 December. Each day features a major headline race: the King George VI Chase and Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton, the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow, and the Challow Hurdle at Newbury. All events will be broadcast live on ITV, with awards for the leading jockey and trainer across the meetings. A Festive Four Pass offers entry to all four days for £64, available from 5 November to 15 December. Broadcast times are yet to be confirmed.
- Festive Four offers four consecutive days of major jump racing at Kempton, Chepstow and Newbury
- Each day features a headline race, including the King George VI Chase and Welsh Grand National
- Awards for top jockey and trainer; Festive Four Pass grants access to all meetings for £64
Kempton, Chepstow and Newbury will stage four consecutive days of televised jump racing this Christmas under a new programme called the Festive Four.
Running from Boxing Day through to December 29, the initiative brings together four major fixtures, with each meeting headlined by one of the festive season’s leading races. All four days will be shown live on ITV.
Kempton retains its traditional December 26 and 27 dates, with the King George VI Chase topping the Boxing Day card. The Kauto Star Novices’ Chase will take centre stage on the second afternoon.
The Welsh Grand National meeting at Chepstow will take place on December 28, before attention turns to Newbury for the Challow Hurdle on December 29.
The programme gives each of the four feature races its own day in the spotlight, offering viewers a continuous run of major jump racing over Christmas.
Festive Four 2026 Schedule
| Date | Racecourse | Feature race |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 26 | Kempton | King George VI Chase |
| Sunday, December 27 | Kempton | Kauto Star Novices’ Chase |
| Monday, December 28 | Chepstow | Welsh Grand National |
| Tuesday, December 29 | Newbury | Challow Hurdle |
Christmas Awards
Alongside the action on the track, the Festive Four will feature awards for the leading jockey and trainer across the four meetings, with trophies presented to the winners.
The initiative brings together the racecourses, racing’s governing body and broadcast partners to give the Christmas programme a more coordinated format.
Simon Durrant, General Manager at Kempton Park, said: “The Festive Four builds on the incredible heritage of our Christmas meetings, helping to promote the sport through an important and busy period of action, creating four days of racing for fans to enjoy.”
Four-Day Tickets
For adventurous racegoers who like to travel, a Festive Four Pass will offer admission to all four meetings for £64. The pass goes on sale on November 5 and will be available until December 15 through the participating racecourses and the event website.
Eligible members of Kempton, Chepstow and Newbury will also be offered free admission to all four days, with the racecourses contacting members directly with further details.
Top Betting Sites
Betting offers
Upcoming Events
06 November 2026
- ITV Racing at Aintree and Hexham -
- Horse Racing
- 2026 Haldon Gold Cup -
- Horse Racing
07 November 2026
- 2026 Rising Stars Novices' Chase -
- Horse Racing
14 November 2026
- 2026 Paddy Power Gold Cup -
- Horse Racing
Load More
