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The Royal Ascot festival runs for five consecutive days in June and features some of the world's best racing.
With races such as the Prince of Wales's Stakes, The Gold Cup and the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, there's more than enough action to keep punters entertained throughout the week.
It's one of the biggest betting weeks in the world where punters in Europe, Asia, America and Australasia come together for the quality odds and big betting pools.
Becoming a truly international affair, Royal Ascot in June is the best place for racing enthusiasts and punters alike.
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Royal Ascot Dates
Royal Ascot will begin on Tuesday 16th June in 2026. The fifth and final day takes place on Saturday 20th June.
Royal Ascot Day 1 Schedule
| Time | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30pm | Queen Anne Stakes | Group 1 |
| 3:05pm | Coventry Stakes | Group 2 |
| 3:40pm | King Charles III Stakes | Group 1 |
| 4:20pm | St James's Palace Stakes | Group 1 |
| 5:00pm | Ascot Stakes | Handicap |
| 5:35pm | Wolferton Stakes | Listed |
| 6:10pm | Copper Horse Stakes | Handicap |
Royal Ascot Day 2 Schedule
| Time | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30pm | Queen Mary Stakes | Group 2 |
| 3:05pm | Queen's Vase | Group 2 |
| 3:40pm | Duke Of Cambridge Stakes | Group 2 |
| 4:20pm | Prince Of Wales's Stakes | Group 1 |
| 5:00pm | Royal Hunt Cup | Handicap |
| 5:35pm | Windsor Castle Stakes | Listed |
| 6:10pm | Kensington Palace Stakes | Handicap |
Royal Ascot Day 3 Schedule
| Time | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30pm | Norfolk Stakes | Group 2 |
| 3:05pm | King George V Stakes | Handicap |
| 3:40pm | Ribblesdale Stakes | Group 2 |
| 4:20pm | Ascot Gold Cup | Group 1 |
| 5:00pm | Britannia Stakes | Handicap |
| 5:35pm | Hampton Court Stakes | Group Three |
| 6:10pm | Buckingham Palace Stakes | Handicap |
Royal Ascot Day 4 Schedule
| Time | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30pm | Albany Stakes | Group 3 |
| 3:05pm | Commonwealth Cup | Group 1 |
| 3:40pm | Duke Of Cambridge Stakes | Handicap |
| 4:20pm | Coronation Stakes | Group 1 |
| 5:00pm | Sandringham Stakes | Handicap |
| 5:35pm | King Edward VII Stakes | Group 2 |
| 6:10pm | Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes | Handicap |
Royal Ascot Day 5 Schedule
| Time | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30pm | Chesham Stakes | Listed |
| 3:05pm | Jersey Stakes | Group 3 |
| 3:40pm | Hardwicke Stakes | Group 2 |
| 4:20pm | Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes | Group 1 |
| 5:00pm | Wokingham Stakes | Handicap |
| 5:35pm | Golden Gates Stakes | Handicap |
| 6:10pm | Queen Alexandra Stakes | Handicap |
Royal Ascot course
One of the most famous courses in the world, Royal Ascot is an undulating and spectacular scene for thoroughbred racing.
It hosts the most number of Group 1 races in Britain and records show the first meeting at Ascot dating back to 1711.
With relatively new grounds and stands, Royal Ascot is a modern and refurbished racing venue which captures the imagination of racegoers all around the world.
