Sometimes it can be so easy to get caught up in the history and quality of Grand National Winners both past and present that we look right past the 2026 event that is now just two weeks away. To cut to the chase and inform you of the time and date of this national hunter masterclass, the Aintree Grand National takes place at the time of 4pm on Saturday, 11th April 2026.
The race is part of a three day festival of high quality racing starting on Thursday 9th April and ending on Saturday 11th April. A great many will primarily be tuning in for the main event, spanning two laps of the aintree course, and jumps such as Becher’s Brook, The Chair and Canal Turn (16 unique fences, 30 jumped over two laps).
Current favourites to win the Grand National 2026 include I am Maximus at 8-1 (winner in 2024, second in 2025), the consistent Jagwar at 10-1 and Grangeclare West (third last year – a Willie Mullins favourite) at 10-1 also. Tune into the Grand National at 4pm (on ITV in the UK) and don’t miss a second of the action.
For the full 2026 Grand National festival race schedule check here.