The 2027 Grand National Festival runs over three days at Aintree: Opening Day on Thursday 8 April, Ladies Day on Friday 9 April, and Grand National Day on Saturday 10 April 2027, when the Randox Grand National is the feature.
Aintree publishes each day's race times in the week before the meeting, and this page carries them as soon as they are out. Until then, the 2026 timetable under each day below shows how the cards ran last year: the order of the big races and roughly when they went off.
For the race itself, the recent winners and the trends, see our Grand National race guide.
Times below are the 2026 card, as a guide until the 2027 times are published.
Gates open: 11am
The festival begins with a thrilling card that sets the tone for the weekend. Expect top-level jump racing and the first chance to soak up the electric Aintree atmosphere.
| START TIMES | RACE | DISTANCE | TELEVISED |
| 1.45pm | THE EBC GROUP MANIFESTO NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) | 2m 4f | ITV |
| 2.20pm | THE BOODLES ANNIVERSARY 4-Y-O JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) | 2m 1f | ITV |
| 2.55pm | THE BROOKLANDS GOLDEN MILLER CHRONOGRAPH BOWL STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE) | 3m 1f | ITV |
| 3.30pm | THE WILLIAM HILL AINTREE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE) | 2m 4f | ITV |
| 4.05pm | THE RANDOX FOXHUNTERS’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) | 2m 5f | ITV |
| 4.40pm | THE CLOSE BROTHERS RED RUM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) | 2m | ITV |
| 5.15pm | THE GOFFS NICKEL COIN MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) | 2m 1f | ITV |
Times below are the 2026 card, as a guide until the 2027 times are published.
Gates open: 10:30am
Known for glamour, competition, and excitement on and off the track, Ladies Day is where racing meets fashion. Expect style awards, headline races, and a vibrant social scene that’s unique to Aintree.
| START TIMES | RACE | DISTANCE | TELEVISED |
| 1.45pm | THE HUYTON ASPHALT FRANNY BLENNERHASSETT MEMORIAL MILDMAY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) | 3m 1f | ITV |
| 2.20pm | THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) | 2m 4f | ITV |
| 2.55pm | THE TRUSTATRADER TOP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) | 2m 1/2f | ITV |
| 3.30pm | THE MELLING STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) | 2m 4f | ITV |
| 4.05pm | THE RANDOX SUPPORTING PROSTATE CANCER UK TOPHAM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) | 2m 5f | ITV |
| 4.40pm | THE ODDSCHECKER SEFTON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) | 3m 1/2F | ITV |
| 5.15pm | THE HALLGARTEN AND NOVUM WINES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ AND AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACE) | 2m 1/2f | ITV |
Times below are the 2026 card, as a guide until the 2027 times are published.
Gates open: 10am
The world watches as history is made. The Grand National, the most famous steeplechase on the planet, takes centre stage. With millions tuning in worldwide, nothing compares to experiencing the roar of the crowd as the runners line up for the start.
| START TIMES | RACE | DISTANCE | TELEVISED |
| 1.20pm | THE WILLIAM HILL TOP PRICE GUARENTEE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) | 3m 1/2f | ITV |
| 1.55pm | THE TURNERS MERSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) | 2m 4f | ITV |
| 2.30pm | THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE FREEBOOTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (PREMIER HANDICAP) | 3m 1f | ITV |
| 3.05pm | THE IVY LIVERPOOL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) | 3m 1/2f | ITV |
| 4.00pm | THE RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) | 4m 2 1/2f | ITV |
| 5.00pm | THE ROSCONN GROUP MAGHULL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) | 2m | |
| 5.35pm | THE WEATHERBYS NHSTALLIONS.CO.UK STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) | 2m 1 |
Times confirmed, now planning the day itself? Our Grand National Day at Aintree: The Complete Guide covers the atmosphere, what to wear, getting there and betting on the National.