# Grand National 2027: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide _The Grand National at Aintree, the most famous steeplechase in the world: race date, the full race times, recent winners, trends and raceday guide._ *Source: [https://stablebet.co.uk/racing-news/grand-national/](https://stablebet.co.uk/racing-news/grand-national/) ยท last updated 2026-10-09* # Grand National 2027 The **Grand National** at Aintree is the most famous steeplechase in the world: a marathon handicap chase over two circuits of the National course, and a test of stamina, jumping and luck in running. For **2027** the race is scheduled for **Saturday 10 April 2027**, the Saturday of Aintree's three-day Grand National Festival. The full timetable for all three days is in the race times section below. ## At a glance - **Course:** Aintree, Liverpool - **Grade:** Premier Handicap (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) - **Distance:** 4m 2f 74y - **Age:** 7yo+ - **First run:** 1839 Below: the 2027 details, the recent winners with the trends behind them, how to watch, and the day out. Our [Grand National tips](/racing-news/grand-national-tips/) cover the betting angles, and the [festival hub](/festivals/aintree-grand-national/) has the countdown and the rest of the meeting. ## Grand National race times # Race times for all three days The off time for every race on Opening Day, Ladies Day and Grand National Day is on our **[Grand National race times](/uk-racecourses/aintree/grand-national-2026-race-timings/)** page. Aintree publishes the times in the week before the meeting; until then that page shows last year's timetable as a guide to how each day runs. ## 2027 race details # 2027 race details | Detail | Value | |---|---| | **Race date** | Saturday 10 April 2027 | | **Off time** | TBA | | **Going** | TBA | | **Field size** | TBA | | **Distance** | 4m 2f 74y | | **Grade** | Premier Handicap (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) | | **Age** | 7yo+ | Final declarations are made two days before the race, and the off time and going above update once they are published. ### Where the race fits A week before Aintree, the [Lincoln Handicap](/racing-news/lincoln-handicap/) opens the flat season, and the [Scottish Grand National](/racing-news/scottish-grand-national/) at Ayr follows a week after. Our [festivals and big races board](/festivals/) lists every big race coming up, soonest first. On race morning the [AI race predictor](/ai-race-predictor/) publishes its ratings and fair prices for every British race, the Grand National included. ## Recent winners and trends # Recent winners and trends ## The records # The records - **Dual winners:** Tiger Roll (2018, 2019), the first since Red Rum, and I Am Maximus (2024, 2026). - **Willie Mullins:** trained I Am Maximus (2024 and 2026) and Nick Rockett (2025). - **A first:** Minella Times (2021) gave Rachael Blackmore the first Grand National win by a female jockey. - **Not run:** the 2020 race was cancelled in the Covid shutdown. ## How to watch and where to bet # How to watch and where to bet The television listing and the off time are confirmed in race week, when the declarations are out. This page shows the off time above as soon as it is published. The race is a big-field handicap, where the bookmakers' terms make a real difference: - **Each-way places.** Some bookmakers pay extra places on big handicaps. Check how many places are on offer before you back anything each way; our [extra places guide](/bookmakers/each-way-extra-places-explained/) explains how they work. - **Best odds guaranteed.** Prices move once the going is known. A BOG bookmaker pays the starting price if it is bigger than the price you took. See our [best BOG bookmakers](/bookmakers/best-bog-bookmakers/). 18+. Bet only what you can afford to lose. If gambling stops being fun, [BeGambleAware](https://www.begambleaware.org/) offers free, confidential help. ## Raceday at Aintree # Raceday at Aintree Grand National day is the biggest day of the year at Aintree. Book tickets and travel well ahead, and allow plenty of time to get in. For the day itself, read our [day out at Aintree](/uk-racecourses/aintree/aintree-day-out-guide/) guide. Results go on this page within 24 hours of the race, and the full card's results are on our [racing results](/racing-results/) page the same evening. ## Frequently asked questions # Frequently asked questions ### When is the Grand National 2027? Saturday 10 April 2027 at Aintree, the Saturday of the three-day Grand National Festival. The off time is on our [race times](/uk-racecourses/aintree/grand-national-2026-race-timings/) page. ### How long is the Grand National? 4m 2f 74y, over two circuits of the National course. It is a Premier Handicap (Grade 3 Handicap Chase). ### Who has won the Grand National twice recently? Tiger Roll (2018 and 2019) and I Am Maximus (2024 and 2026).