VIP and hospitality packages are still available for the Grand National Festival at Aintree from April 9-11, with prices starting at £249 per person

In under a fortnight, millions of eyes will be focused on a racecourse in Liverpool as Aintree once more hosts the Grand National Festival. The 2026 running of the iconic event takes place from Thursday, April 9 to Saturday, April 11, and horse racing enthusiasts can still purchase tickets today.

Across three days, visitors can experience live music, an abundance of food and drink, and 21 races including the legendary Steeple Chase. For those who haven’t yet obtained a ticket for the festival and are thinking about splashing out, numerous VIP and hospitality packages are available offering complimentary food, drinks and excellent views of the racecourse.

All this is available from Seat Unique and The Jockey Club, though some options are already selling out. Nevertheless, there’s still time to secure a place at each day of the festival, including Opening Day, Ladies Day and Grand National Day.

Here’s all the information for VIP and hospitality Grand National tickets:

Grand National 2026 VIP and hospitality tickets

Seat Unique provides a variety of VIP and hospitality tickets for days one (Opening Day) and two (Ladies Day) of the Grand National. Prices begin at £249 per person for the McCoys package, offering admission to Earl of Derby Terrace and a chef’s al fresco dining experience.

Guests can also enjoy a complimentary McCoy’s cocktail, free racecard and an informal dining area. Tickets for the Golden Miller Restaurant start at £499 and include access to the Earl of Derby grandstand or a private balcony overlooking the course.

Grand National 2026 VIP and hospitality tickets

from £249

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Seat Unique provides a range of VIP and hospitality ticket options for days one and two of the Grand National.

This option offers the chance to watch the horses and jockeys preparing in the Parade Ring before sitting down to a four-course meal and complimentary bar. Tickets also include cream tea, racecard and car parking, though one drawback is that tables are shared between 10 to 12 guests.

The £598.80 Many Clouds package includes ‘prime’ viewing of the Grand National start-line plus access to a private balcony. Guests will kick off the day with a selection of breakfast canapés before a three-course ‘Around-the-World’ tasting experience, with a complimentary bar serving beer, wine and soft drinks.

From £699, the Sunloch Club includes ‘premier’ access to the Lord Sefton Grandstand and a lively restaurant. Alongside a four-course meal and a complimentary bar, the first floor area boasts outstanding views of the course and a balcony overlooking the pre-parade ring and Winners Enclosure.

A £719 Papillon Diamond Marque ticket grants entry to this Jockey Club restaurant and Earl of Derby Grandstand, which is said to offer a ‘relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere’ complete with a tipster, four-course lunch and complimentary bar. Meanwhile, prices for The Art School at Aintree begin at £749, where celebrity chef Paul Askew and his team serve a six-course tasting menu alongside a flight of fine wines, all while overlooking the Parade Ring.

Once the racing begins, guests gain access to the Grandstand Roof, along with a complimentary racecard and private tote betting service. While Seat Unique does not currently offer tickets for day three (Grand National Day), a variety of options remain available directly through The Jockey Club, though some have already sold out.

These range from the £970 Silver Birch Garden Party Package through to the £1,380 Longma experience. The latter is a brand new offering for 2026, featuring a six-course Pan-Asian dining experience with theatre, admission to the Hospitality Pavilion, a private balcony, an inclusive bar and VIP car parking with a chauffeur.

Grand National 2026 general admission

The Jockey Club serves as the main official channel for general admission tickets, starting at £33.50 per person for entry to the Festival Zone. While many ticket options have already sold out, racing fans can still secure a seat in The Embankment for £44.10, or opt for the more premium Princess Royal Seats and Gallery at £140.

The latter is situated near the Finishing Post, providing access to the Parade Ring, Winners’ Enclosure and the Red Rum Garden. A limited number of tickets have appeared on resale sites where buyers can sell their tickets to fellow racegoers.

On Stubhub, several West Tip Seat tickets are on offer for £60, which is below face value. Prices may fluctuate closer to the festival as attendees who can no longer make it are compelled to offload their tickets.

When is the Grand National 2026?

The Grand National 2026 will take place over three days from Thursday, April 9, to Saturday, April 11. Gates open at 11am on Thursday, 10.30am on Friday and 10am on Saturday.

The iconic Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase is set for 4pm on Saturday.

Full race schedule – dates and times

Day 1: Opening Day – Thursday, April 9

• 1.45pm – The Boodles Anniversary 4-y-o Juvenile Hurdle Race (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 2.20pm – The William Hill Manifesto Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 2.55pm – The Aintree Bowl Steeple Chase (Class 1, Grade 1) (GBB Race)
• 3.30pm – The Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)
• 4.05pm – The William Hill Aintree Hurdle Race (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 4.40pm – The Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1, Prem Handicap)
• 5.15pm – The Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 1, Grade 2)

Day 2: Ladies Day – Friday, April 10

• 1.45pm – The William Hill Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 1, Premier Handicap) 2.20pm – The William Hill Mildmay Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 2.55pm – The Top Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 3.30pm – The JCB Melling Steeple Chase (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 4.05pm – The Randox Topham Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1, Premier Handicap)
• 4.40pm – The Oddschecker Sefton Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 5.15pm – The Debenhams Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2, Conditional Jockeys/Amateur Riders)

Day 3: Grand National Day – Saturday, April 11

• 12.45pm – The Hallgarten and Nobum Wines Maghull Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 1.20pm – The William Hill Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 1, Premier Handicap)
• 1.55pm – The Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 2.30pm – The William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1, Premier Handicap)
• 3.05pm – The Liverpool Hurdle Race (Class 1, Grade 1)
• 4.00pm – The Randox Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1, Premier Handicap)
• 5.00pm – The Weatherbys NHStallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 1, Grade 2)