Royal Ascot 2027 takes place from Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 June 2027 at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, with the Royal Procession at 2:00pm each day and racing from 2:30pm.
The five-day Royal Meeting features eight Group 1 races across the week, headlined by the Gold Cup on Ladies’ Day. Below is the full schedule, race times and everything you need for Britain’s most prestigious race meeting.
Royal Ascot 2027: Key Facts
| Dates | Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 June 2027 |
| Venue | Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire |
| Days | Five |
| Gates open | 10:30 each day |
| Royal Procession | 14:00 each day |
| First race | 14:30 each day |
| Last race | 18:15 each day |
| Gold Cup | 16:15, Thursday 17 June 2027 (Ladies’ Day) |
| TV | ITV Racing |
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The Five Days of Royal Ascot 2027
Each day of the Royal Meeting has its own feature races and character, with the Royal Procession at 2:00pm signalling the start of racing.
Day 1 — Queen Anne Stakes Day, Tuesday 15 June 2027 The opening day stages three Group 1 races: the Queen Anne Stakes, the King Charles III Stakes (the five-furlong sprint championship) and the St James’s Palace Stakes for three-year-old milers.
Day 2 — Prince of Wales’s Stakes Day, Wednesday 16 June 2027 The second day is headlined by the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes, one of the richest races of the week, alongside the Royal Hunt Cup and the Queen Mary Stakes.
Day 3 — Gold Cup Day (Ladies’ Day), Thursday 17 June 2027 The most famous day of the meeting, built around the Group 1 Gold Cup at 16:15 — the historic staying championship over two and a half miles — with the King George V Stakes in support. Scandinavia won the 2026 Gold Cup to give Aidan O’Brien his 100th Royal Ascot winner.
Day 4 — Coronation Stakes Day, Friday 18 June 2027 The penultimate day features two Group 1s: the Coronation Stakes for three-year-old fillies and the Commonwealth Cup, plus the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes.
Day 5 — Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Day, Saturday 19 June 2027 The Royal Meeting closes with the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, a top-class sprint, on the busiest day of the week for racegoers.
What Time Is the First Race at Royal Ascot 2027?
Gates open at 10:30 each day. The Royal Procession, when members of the Royal Family arrive along the track in horse-drawn carriages, takes place at 14:00. The first race is at 14:30 and the last race at 18:15 each day.
Where to Bet on Royal Ascot 2027
Royal Ascot is one of the biggest betting weeks of the Flat season, and the leading bookmakers run their strongest racing promotions across the five days — extra each-way places on the big handicaps, Best Odds Guaranteed and money-back specials. Below are our top new-customer free bet offers to get started with ahead of the meeting.
For taking an early price on any Royal Ascot selection, use a bookmaker offering Best Odds Guaranteed so you’re paid at the starting price if your horse drifts. If you’re choosing an account for the week, our guide to the best UK betting sites covers the strongest options for racing.
How to Watch Royal Ascot 2027
Royal Ascot is broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV Racing, which shows the feature races and much of each day’s card. ITV’s coverage includes The Opening Show each morning before racing. Racing TV also carries full coverage of all races for subscribers.
The Royal Ascot Gold Cup 2027
The Gold Cup is Ascot’s oldest surviving race, first run in 1807, and the highlight of the staying division. Run over two and a half miles on Ladies’ Day, it takes place at 16:15 on Thursday 17 June 2027. Scandinavia landed the 2026 renewal for Aidan O’Brien — the win that brought up the trainer’s 100th Royal Ascot winner.
When Do Royal Ascot 2027 Tickets Go on Sale?
Tickets for Royal Ascot are sold through the official Ascot Racecourse website, across enclosures including the Royal Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure, Village Enclosure and Windsor Enclosure, each with its own atmosphere and dress code. Ladies’ Day and Saturday are the most popular days, so early booking is advised.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Royal Ascot 2027?
Royal Ascot 2027 runs from Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 June 2027 at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
What time is the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot 2027?
The Gold Cup is run at 16:15 on Thursday 17 June 2027, on Ladies’ Day.
What day is Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot 2027?
Ladies’ Day is Thursday 17 June 2027, the third day of the meeting, which is built around the Gold Cup.
What time is the Royal Procession?
The Royal Procession takes place at 14:00 (2:00pm) each day, before the first race at 14:30.
How many days is Royal Ascot?
Five days, from Tuesday to Saturday, with seven races on each day.
Where is Royal Ascot held?
At Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, around 25 miles west of London.
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