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Grand National 2027 Festival Schedule

The full three-day racecard at Aintree with times and distances, from the official Jockey Club schedule.

In short: the 2027 Grand National Festival runs Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 April, with the Randox Grand National off at 4:00pm on Saturday 10 April. Gates open 11am (Thu), 10:30am (Fri) and 10am (Sat).

Browse the full racecard for all three days below. Times and distances are taken from the official Jockey Club event schedule and may be refined closer to the meeting.

Grand National Festival 2027 Racing Schedule

Opening Day

Thursday, 8 April 2027

Thursday 8 April 2027 — gates open 11am. The Randox Grand National Festival gets under way with a Grade 1-packed card. (Race times per the official Jockey Club schedule.)

Race 1
13:45

Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1)

Distance: 2m 4f

Race 2
14:20

William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1)

Distance: 2m 1f

Race 3
14:55

Racing Welfare Bowl Chase (Grade 1)

Distance: 3m 1f

Race 4
15:30

Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase

Distance: 2m 5f

Race 5
16:05

William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1)

Distance: 2m 4f

Race 6
16:40

Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase

Distance: 2m

Race 7
17:15

Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2)

Distance: 2m 1f

Frequently asked questions

What time is the Grand National 2027?

The Randox Grand National is scheduled off at 4:00pm on Grand National Day, Saturday 10 April 2027.

What time do the gates open?

Gates open at 11am on Opening Day (Thursday), 10:30am on Ladies Day (Friday) and 10am on Grand National Day (Saturday).

How many races are there at the Grand National Festival?

There are 21 races across the three days — seven each day — including a series of Grade 1 contests.