The biggest event in the horse racing calendar is less than a month away and fans can secure their tickets for the grand national 2026. Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool will host three days of racing, food and festivities across April 9–11 as the Randox Grand National Festival stages 21 races across Opening Day, Ladies Day and Grand National Day, including the iconic Steeple Chase.
Grand National 2026 ticket tiers and prices
For grand national 2026 organisers have made a range of general admission and seated options available. General admission entry to the Festival Zone starts at £33. 50 per person through The Jockey Club, with that area offering views of the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure alongside live music, entertainment and food and drink. The Embankment is listed at £44. 10 and provides viewing of the first fences, while the Earl of Derby Terrace is priced at £59 and includes views over the Parade Ring, Winners’ Enclosure and the course.
Those seeking closer proximity can opt for the Earl of Derby Lower Seats at £104, an uncovered dedicated seat nearer the course. The Princess Royal Seats and Gallery are offered at £140 and promise proximity to the Finishing Post, Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure plus access to the Red Rum Garden and a lounge with a full bar, noting the bar is not included in the ticket price.
Hospitality packages and what they include
Hospitality for grand national 2026 is tiered and ranges from mid-level packages to premium dining experiences. Entry-level hospitality options begin from £249 through Seat Unique for admission to the Earl of Derby Terrace, while restaurant-based packages start at £385 for a seat in Many Clouds. The Papillon Restaurant is listed at £799 for a premium experience in the Earl of Derby grandstand, and packages in that bracket typically include access to private balconies overlooking the course, Parade Ring viewing balconies, champagne receptions and a four-course lunch.
Additional hospitality offerings include the McCoys package, which provides a chef’s al fresco dining experience, a complimentary McCoy’s cocktail and informal dining seating. Access to the Golden Miller Restaurant is priced at £499 and offers races-viewing from a private balcony or the Earl of Derby grandstand, a four-course meal, complimentary bar, traditional cream tea and a free racecard; diners should note tables in some restaurant packages are shared between 10 or 12 people.
Buying, resale risks and regional impact
Tickets are available from multiple retailers and resale platforms, but ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase and those tickets may not be valid for admittance. Buyers are advised to check conditions closely before purchasing. The staging of the Randox Grand National Festival across April 9–11 consolidates three days of racing at Aintree Racecourse and concentrates demand for hospitality and premium seating in Liverpool for Opening Day, Ladies Day and Grand National Day.
The scale of offerings — from £33. 50 Festival Zone access through tiered hospitality reaching several hundred pounds — reflects a stratified market aimed at both broad attendance and high-value hospitality spend. That split will shape on-course footfall patterns, use of Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure spaces, and service demand in restaurants and bars during the three days.
As fans plan travel and budgets for the Randox Grand National Festival, the mix of general admission, reserved seats and costly hospitality options presents clear choices about how attendees will experience Aintree. Will the pricing bands and shared-table hospitality model change the festival atmosphere this year at Aintree, and how will organisers balance capacity across Opening Day, Ladies Day and Grand National Day for grand national 2026?
