Cheltenham Festival Betting 2026
Meeting Summary
Venue:
Cheltenham Racecourse
Dates:
Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March 2026
Feature race:
Cheltenham Gold Cup, Friday 13 March, the championship steeplechase of the Festival's final day.
The Champion Hurdle, run on day one, the top two-mile hurdle race of the jumps season.
Event-Specific Offers
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Bet365
Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets. New customers only; minimum deposit £10, minimum odds 1/5, 30x wagering, free bets valid for 7 days. 18+, T&Cs apply.
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William Hill
Get £40 in Free Bets
Get £40 in Free Bets. New customers only; minimum deposit £5, minimum odds 1/3, 10x wagering, free bets valid for 7 days. 18+, T&Cs apply.
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Betfair
Get £50 Free Bets
Get £50 Free Bets. New customers only. 18+, T&Cs apply.
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Betfred
Get £50 in Free Bets
Get £50 in Free Bets. New customers only. 18+, T&Cs apply.
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BetVictor
Bet £10 Get £30 Free Bets
Bet £10 Get £30 Free Bets. New customers only; minimum deposit £10, minimum odds 1/1, 20x wagering, free bets valid for 7 days. 18+, T&Cs apply.
Best Bookmakers for This Event
| Rank | Bookmaker | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bet365 | Best for overall & odds |
| 2 | William Hill | Best for each-way races |
| 3 | Betfair | Best for exchange betting |
Tips and preview
The Festival’s championship races are amongst the most competitive in jump racing, and with trainers often holding back key intelligence on well-fancied types until declarations, early market moves are worth watching closely. The changeable Cheltenham hill has caught out plenty of strong travellers in the closing stages, so stamina for the finish matters as much as raw class.
Full field, form, and jockey bookings will be added closer to the meeting once declarations are confirmed.
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