Cheltenham Festival

We’re less than a week away from Cheltenham Festival 2018, one of the most exciting horse racing betting events of the year. With more than £4.5 million in prize money up for grabs, the top jockeys and trainers in the UK are prepared to give it their all.

This year, it is expected that more than 260,000 people will attend Cheltenham Festival at the racecourse. If you want a seat, tickets are still available. If you can’t make it, don’t fret—you can stream the races or watch them on the telly and place your bets online.

Let’s take a look at the full schedule for Cheltenham Festival 2018:

• Tuesday, March 13^th: Champion Day.  This year’s festival kicks off at 1:30 pm with the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race. This is just the first of 7 exciting races scheduled for Day 1 of the festival.

• Wednesday, March 14^th: Ladies Day.  Put on your finest attire for Ladies Day, and look forward to exhilarating races like the RSA Steeple Chase and the Coral Cup Hurdle. This day will include 7 races in all.

• Thursday, March 15^th: St. Patrick’s Day.  Grab a pint and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Thursday with the Ryanair Steeple Chase, the Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle, and 5 other exciting races.

• Friday, March 16^th: Cheltenham Gold Cup Day. Finally, do not miss out on the thrill of Gold Cup Day’s 7 chase and hurdle races, among them the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase!

Be sure to check out the Cheltenham 2018 Full Schedule Guide.

Cheltenham 2018 FAQ

Q: Are tickets still available to Cheltenham 2018?

A: Yes, but they are going fast. The cost of tickets is also going to go up on March 11th at 11:59 pm. So if you are planning on attending, you should try and order your tickets before then so you can save money. Remember, you will also need a parking pass, so be sure to book that in advance as well.

Q: If I cannot attend Cheltenham in person, how can I watch this year’s races?

A: Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You do not need to attend the racecourse in person in order to catch all the action or place your bets.

The majority of the best UK betting sites provide high quality, lag-free streams of all the Cheltenham races. Most sites do require that you place a minimum bet, but it usually is no more than £1.

It is also possible to watch Cheltenham 2018 on the telly. You are probably aware that Channel 4 used to broadcast Cheltenham, but those duties have passed to ITV. You can tune in to live coverage starting at 1 pm on March 13th. Each morning during the festival, there will also be an Opening Show at 9:30 am. ITV has published a detailed article on what you can expect from the coverage here.

Q: Where can I find the best odds and promotions for wagering on Cheltenham 2018?

A: If you are looking for the best value, you will find it by betting on Cheltenham 2018 online. Wagering online also will give you access to some incredible promotions.

Q: How can I get started with betting online on Cheltenham?

A. Well, we created a full guide on this very topic, so read on what steps you need to make to be successful in your Cheltenham festival betting.

Even though it can be a lot of fun to attend Cheltenham in person (any horse racing fan should do it at least once), you can see that there are some great benefits to staying home. Competitive odds and awesome promotions deliver great value, and you can bet in an environment which is free of distractions. Have fun, and good luck!