Grand National 2023: when it's on, where to watch and how to get tickets
The Grand National is always one of the most important dates in the British sporting calendar. This year’s Grand National is a particularly momentous one, being the 175th running of the National Hunt handicap steeplechase.
First run in 1839, the Grand National is not only a British horse racing institution - it also attracts a huge TV audience around the world. Around 10 million people in the UK watch the Grand National every year, with its global TV viewership estimated at about 500 million.
Last year, Noble Yeats - with final odds at 50/1 - won the race, with jockey Sam Waley-Cohen becoming the first amateur jockey to win the Grand National since 1990. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Grand National.
When is the Grand National 2023?
The 2023 Grand National will take place on Saturday, April 15 at Aintree. The Grand National festival will take place over three days, with Opening Day on Thursday, April 13 and Ladies’ Day on Friday, April 14 before Grand National Day on April 15.
What time is the Grand National 2023?
The 2023 Grand National is scheduled to start at 5.15pm on Saturday, April 15. The race has started earlier than this in the past, but organisers have moved it to an evening time to avoid clashing with that Saturday’s football fixtures.
How to get tickets for the Grand National 2023
Tickets for the 2023 Grand National can be booked online via The Jockey Club’s website. Tickets for all three days of the Grand National festival are still available, though some sections have sold out.
Where to watch the Grand National 2023 on TV
Live coverage of the 2023 Grand National festival - including the main race - will be broadcast on ITV. Racing fans will also be able to watch the action live via ITVX, the new streaming service, and through the ITV app.
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