World Horse Racing Calendar
Here is a list of the upcoming major Horse Racing sporting events. Not every sporting event can be listed here, though we have tried to include all the big sporting events, mostly the international competitions.
Major events include the triple crown events and some of the richest and well-known horse races around the world.
See also the current major sporting events calendar.
Let me know if you think something is missing or needs updating.
| Year | Date(s) | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 22 | Saudi Cup | King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 2025 | Mar 14 | Cheltenham Gold Cup | Cheltenham racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham |
| 2025 | Apr 5 | Dubai World Cup | Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE |
| 2025 | Apr 5 | Grand National | Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool |
| 2025 | May 3 | Kentucky Derby | Louisville, Kentucky, US |
| 2025 | May 17 | Preakness Stakes | Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| 2025 | June 7 | Belmont Stakes | Saratoga Race Course, New York, USA |
| 2025 | June 6 | Epsom Derby | Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, England |
| 2025 | June 20 | Royal Ascot Gold Cup | Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, England |
| 2025 | Oct 5 | Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | Longchamp Racecourse; Paris, France |
| 2025 | Oct 18 | The Everest | Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia |
| 2025 | Nov 1 | Breeders Cup | Del Mar, San Diego, USA |
| 2025 | Nov 4 | Melbourne Cup | Flemington Racecourse, Victoria, Australia |
| 2026 | Feb 13 | Saudi Cup | King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 2026 | Mar 13 | Cheltenham Gold Cup | Cheltenham racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham |
| 2026 | Mar 28 | Dubai World Cup | Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE |
| 2026 | Apr 11 | Grand National | Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool |
| 2026 | May 2 | Kentucky Derby | Louisville, Kentucky, US |
| 2026 | May 16 | Preakness Stakes | Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| 2026 | June ? | Belmont Stakes | Saratoga Race Course, New York, USA |
| 2026 | June ? | Epsom Derby | Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, England |
| 2026 | June ? | Royal Ascot Gold Cup | Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, England |
| 2026 | Oct ? | Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | Longchamp Racecourse; Paris, France |
| 2026 | Oct ? | The Everest | Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia |
| 2026 | Nov ? | Breeders Cup | Del Mar, San Diego, USA |
| 2026 | Nov 3 | Melbourne Cup | Flemington Racecourse, Victoria, Australia |
note: any date and time listed represent the local date and time
disclaimer: Please note that event dates are believed to be correct at the time of publication, though they are subject to change.
Related Pages
- Previous years horse racing calendars
- The current major sporting events calendar
- Types of Horse Races — a guide to horse racing
- List of the World's Major International Sporting Events and Multi-Sport Events.
- Multi-Sport Events (Games) Calendar
- About the Topend Sports Calendar
- About The Sport of Horse Racing
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