Grand National 2027: Race Times, TV & Full Schedule

The Randox Grand National 2027 at Aintree Racecourse

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.

OPENING DAY: THURSDAY 8 APRIL 2027

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

LADIES DAY: FRIDAY 9 APRIL 2027

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

RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL DAY: SATURDAY 10 APRIL 2027

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.