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What time do the Ascot races start?

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Sarah Smith

Published Jan 06, 2026

Gates open on each day of Royal Ascot at 10.30am. The first race is at 2.30pm, following the royal procession which takes place at 2pm.

What time is Ascot today?

The Royal Ascot 2021 will be held from Tuesday 15th June through to Saturday 19th June 2021. The gates for each day at Royal Ascot usually open at 10:30am, with the first race normally at 2:30pm. Ascot dates are similar each year at roughly the same time – the third week of June.

What time do gates open at Ascot?

Gates open at 10.30am each day. The first race is at 2.30pm each day. The last race is at 6.10pm followed by communal singing around the bandstand at approximately 6.40pm.

What time is the first race at Ascot on Ladies Day?

Here are all the Royal Ascot races scheduled for Ladies' Day on Thursday, June 17: 2:30pm The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) 3:05pm The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) 3:40pm The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2)

What channel is Ascot racing on today?

ITV Racing – sponsored by Paddy Power – is the place to be if you're planning to watch Royal Ascot on your telly box. The coverage will be split across ITV and ITV4 because of the Euros. The Opening Show (ITV4) presented by Oli Bell tees up the day from 9am to 10am on Tuesday to Friday.

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How do I watch Ascot on my TV?

Promoted Stories. You can watch every race live on ITV Racing on ITV or on ITV4. The event will also be streamed on ITV Hub live or available for catch up later in the day. Races start at 2.30pm, with some huge pots of prize money available to the successful winners.

Where can I watch Royal Ascot live?

The free-to-air network will begin its coverage of each day's races at 1:30pm BST on ITV though races held in the evening will be shown on ITV4. If you have a Sky Sports subscription, you can also watch the Royal Ascot on Sky Sports Racing as both it and ITV will show every race live this year.

What time does Ascot races finish?

What time does Royal Ascot close? The final race at Royal Ascot is at 5.30pm each day. The traditional singing around the bandstand takes place each day at 6pm and the racecourse closes at 8pm, although the Village Enclosure remains open until 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Will the Queen be at Ascot 2021?

The Queen made an appearance on Day Five after missing last year for the first time in 68 years. This week, several senior members of the royal family joined other horse racing enthusiasts in Ascot, England for the 2021 Royal Ascot races.

What is Royal Ascot dress code?

Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer. Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater. Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted.

Do I need cash for Ascot?

Bet With Ascot will operate on the raceday. Where possible you are requested to pay with a debit card, cash will also be accepted. Credit cards cannot be accepted for betting payments. Toilets will be open on site and cleaned regularly throughout the raceday.

Do you need a Covid passport for Ascot?

Upon entry to the Racecourse each ticket holder over the age of 18 will be required to show either a valid covid vaccine passport or proof of a negative lateral flow test taken within 48 hours of arrival.

Do you get searched at Ascot?

Race goers will face security checks upon entering the racecourse. People are urged to clear out bags and pockets beforehand to help the searches move quickly.

What are the Ascot races?

Royal Ascot is an annual Flat racing meeting held for five days in mid-June which hosts 18 Group races (the highest quality Flat races).

Is Ascot going ahead this year?

When is Royal Ascot 2022? Crowds will return to Ascot Racecourse to experience the jewel in flat racing between Tuesday 14th June and Saturday 18th June 2022.

What date is Royal Ascot this year?

Thursday 16th June 2022

It is a glorious occasion, when high fashion and millinery masterpieces take centre stage alongside Flat racing's most elite stayers locking horns in the historic Gold Cup.

Has the Queen been to Ascot?

Queen Elizabeth arriving by car for day five of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. The Queen was accompanied on her drive by her lady in waiting, Lady Susan Hussey. The crowd erupted in a huge cheer upon their first sighting of the British monarch. The Queen clearly looked happy to be back at the races.

What time do the royals arrive at Ascot?

However, her presence was announced earlier on Saturday afternoon, saying: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are pleased to announce that Her Majesty the Queen will be arriving at the Parade Ring at 2pm.”

Will Queen Elizabeth attend Royal Ascot?

Queen Elizabeth and other royals are expected to attend, but it's not quite the big comeback that organizers had hoped for. Instead of expecting over 300,000 people to pass through the gates over the course of the week (as in years past), only 12,000 will attend each day.

What time Ascot on ITV?

What time does Royal Ascot start? The first race at Royal Ascot is at 2.30pm each day. ITV coverage starts at 1.30pm between Tuesday and Saturday.

Is Royal Ascot televised today?

It will be shown daily on ITV4 at 9am each day.

Can you bring food to Ascot?

No food, drinks or snacks are permitted to be brought into the Royal Enclosure or Queen Anne Enclosure.

Are there cash machines at Ascot?

All areas will have an on-course bookmaker as well as Bet With Ascot facilities, with cash and card payments accepted. We will be using an app ordering system for food and drink which will be part of our encouragement to cashless operations. There will be no cash machines in operation on-site.

Can you take dogs to Ascot?

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No. The club say: “No dogs unless guide or helping dogs.”