Royal Ascot 2026
Five days of racing in Berkshire, every June.
Five days of racing in Berkshire every June, opened each afternoon by the Royal Procession down the course.
- When
- 16–20 June 2026
- Where
- Ascot, United Kingdom
- Established
- 1711
How the days actually run.
Choosing an enclosure
The enclosure decides the day. The Royal Enclosure, the Queen Anne Enclosure, the Village Enclosure and the Windsor Enclosure each have their own admission, facilities and dress code. Read Ascot’s guidance for the one you book.
Five days of racing at Ascot, every June.
The 2026 meeting.
Royal Ascot ran for five days, from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June 2026, at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
The 2027 dates go in the calendar when Ascot announces them.
What you will actually see.
- 01
The Royal Procession each afternoon
- 02
Five days of racing
- 03
Four enclosures, four dress codes
The diary, either side.
Practical, briefly.
When was Royal Ascot 2026?
Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June 2026. The 2027 dates go in the calendar when Ascot announces them.
Where do I buy tickets?
From Ascot directly: the link on this page goes to the organiser. The house does not sell tickets.