The Grand National 2027 is run on Saturday 10 April 2027 at approximately 4:00pm at Aintree Racecourse, the climax of a three-day festival running from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 April 2027.
The world’s most famous steeplechase sees 34 horses tackle 30 fences over four and a quarter miles. Below is the full festival schedule, race times and everything you need for the biggest betting day of the racing year.
Grand National 2027: Key Facts
| Festival dates | Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 April 2027 |
| Grand National race | Saturday 10 April 2027, approx. 4:00pm |
| Venue | Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool |
| Distance | 4 miles 2½ furlongs |
| Runners | 34 |
| Fences | 30 (including Becher’s Brook, Canal Turn, The Chair) |
| TV | ITV Racing |
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The Three Days of the Grand National Festival 2027
Each day of the Aintree festival has its own identity, building to the National on the Saturday.
Day 1 — Opening Day, Thursday 8 April 2027 The festival opens with seven races including three Grade 1s — the Aintree Hurdle, the Bowl Chase and the Manifesto Novices’ Chase. Gates open at 11:00am.
Day 2 — Ladies Day, Friday 9 April 2027 Aintree’s famous Ladies Day features the Melling Chase and Topham Chase — the latter run over the Grand National fences — with gates opening at 10:30am.
Day 3 — Grand National Day, Saturday 10 April 2027 The showpiece day, headlined by the Randox Grand National at approximately 4:00pm, with the supporting card including the Liverpool Hurdle and Maghull Novices’ Chase. Gates open at 10:00am.
What Time Is the Grand National 2027?
The Grand National race is off at approximately 4:00pm on Saturday 10 April 2027. It is the sixth race on Grand National Day, with the full card starting in the early afternoon and the first race around 12:45pm. Gates at Aintree open at 10:00am on the Saturday.
Grand National Day 2027 Race Times
The full running order for Grand National Day (all live on ITV except the finale):
| Time | Race |
|---|---|
| 12:45pm | Maghull Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) |
| 1:20pm | Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
| 1:55pm | Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
| 2:30pm | Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) |
| 3:05pm | Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) |
| 4:00pm | Randox Grand National (Premier Handicap) |
| 5:00pm | Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) |
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Where to Bet on the Grand National 2027
The Grand National is the single biggest betting event in British racing, with millions placing a bet on the big race alone. The leading bookmakers run their strongest offers of the year across the festival — extra each-way places (often paying six, seven or eight places on the National), Best Odds Guaranteed and money-back specials. Below are our top new-customer free bet offers to get started ahead of Aintree.
The Grand National is an each-way punter’s race, so extra places matter — and with plenty of ante-post bets struck weeks ahead, a bookmaker offering Best Odds Guaranteed pays you at the SP if your horse drifts. For our full tips and the best deals, see our Grand National tips hub and Grand National free bets.
How to Watch the Grand National 2027
The Grand National and the majority of the festival are broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV Racing, which carries the feature races across all three days. ITV’s coverage on National day builds through the afternoon to the big race at 4:00pm, watched by a global television audience estimated at 600 million.
About the Grand National
The Randox Grand National is a handicap steeplechase run over four miles and two and a half furlongs — the longest, richest and most prestigious jumps race in Britain and Ireland. Forty horses jump 30 unique fences over two circuits, including the iconic Becher’s Brook, the Canal Turn, Valentine’s, Foinavon and The Chair. The 2025 renewal was won by Nick Rockett, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by his amateur son Patrick Mullins at 33/1.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Grand National 2027?
The Grand National 2027 is run on Saturday 10 April 2027 at Aintree Racecourse, off at approximately 4:00pm.
What time is the Grand National 2027?
4:00pm on Saturday 10 April 2027.
When is the Grand National Festival 2027?
The three-day festival runs from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 April 2027, with Opening Day, Ladies Day and Grand National Day.
Where is the Grand National held?
At Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, in the north-west of England.
How far is the Grand National?
Four miles and two and a half furlongs, over 30 fences, making it the longest jumps race in Britain.
How many horses run in the Grand National?
A maximum of 34 runners line up for the Grand National.
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Dates and times were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change — always check the official Aintree Racecourse website. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. GambleAware.org · GamCare.org.uk.