The Epsom Derby 2027 is run on Saturday 5 June 2027 at Epsom Downs in Surrey, with the Derby Festival opening the day before on Friday 4 June — Oaks Day (Ladies’ Day).
The Derby is the world’s most famous Flat race, the richest and most prestigious of Britain’s five Classics, and the centrepiece of a two-day festival that also stages the fillies’ Classic, the Oaks, and the Group 1 Coronation Cup. Below is the full schedule and everything you need for the meeting.
18+. Dates and times were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change — always check the official Epsom Downs website. GambleAware.org.
Epsom Derby 2027: Key Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Oaks Day (Ladies’ Day) | Friday 4 June 2027 |
| Derby day | Saturday 5 June 2027 |
| Venue | Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey |
| Days | Two |
| Feature race | The Derby (Group 1), Saturday |
| Also features | The Oaks, Coronation Cup |
| Distance of the Derby | One mile four furlongs |
| TV | ITV Racing |
Times are BST and subject to change. 18+. GambleAware.org.
The Two Days of the Epsom Derby Festival 2027
Day 1 — Oaks Day (Ladies’ Day), Friday 4 June 2027. The festival opens with the Group 1 Oaks, the fillies’ Classic over one mile and four furlongs, run alongside the Group 1 Coronation Cup for older middle-distance horses. It is also Epsom’s famous fashion day.
Day 2 — Derby Day, Saturday 5 June 2027. The main event. The Group 1 Derby over one mile and four furlongs is the highlight of the Flat Classic season, with a supporting card that includes the “Dash” sprint down the straight five furlongs. It is one of the biggest betting days of the year.
What Is the Epsom Derby?
The Derby is Britain’s premier Classic, first run in 1780 and open to three-year-old colts and fillies over the unique mile-and-a-half Epsom course, with its sweeping downhill turn into Tattenham Corner and the camber of the home straight. Winning it is the ambition of every owner and breeder in Flat racing, and past winners read as a roll-call of the sport’s greats.
Where to Bet on the Epsom Derby 2027
Derby Day is one of the biggest betting days of the Flat season, and the leading bookmakers run their strongest racing promotions — extra each-way places, Best Odds Guaranteed and money-back specials. These new-customer free bet offers are a good way to get started:
For an ante-post bet on the Derby, use a bookmaker offering Non-Runner No Bet so you get your stake back if your horse doesn’t make the line-up. Our best horse racing betting sites guide covers the strongest options.
How to Watch the Epsom Derby 2027
The Derby Festival is broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV Racing, which shows the Derby, the Oaks and much of both days’ cards, with full coverage of every race available to Racing TV subscribers.
When Do Epsom Derby 2027 Tickets Go on Sale?
Tickets are sold through the official Epsom Downs website, across enclosures from the Queen’s Stand and Grandstand to the famous free-to-access Hill in the centre of the course. Derby Day is the most popular, so early booking is advised.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Epsom Derby 2027? The Derby is run on Saturday 5 June 2027 at Epsom Downs in Surrey, with Oaks Day on Friday 4 June 2027.
What time is the Derby at Epsom in 2027? The exact race time is confirmed nearer the meeting, but the Derby is traditionally run in the late afternoon on the Saturday as the feature of the card.
What is the difference between the Oaks and the Derby? The Oaks is the Classic for three-year-old fillies, run on the Friday, while the Derby, on the Saturday, is open to three-year-old colts and fillies. Both are run over one mile and four furlongs at Epsom.
How many days is the Epsom Derby Festival? Two days — Oaks Day on the Friday and Derby Day on the Saturday.
Where is the Epsom Derby held? At Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, around 15 miles south of London.
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Dates and times were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change — always check the official Epsom Downs website. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. GambleAware.org · GamCare.org.uk.
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