Royal Ascot 2026 begins on Tuesday, June 16 and runs through Saturday, June 20. Live coverage of the five-day event will be available on Peacock and NBCSN each day, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. Saturday’s coverage, which features 4.5 hours of action, will kick off at 9 AM on both NBC and Peacock. See below for additional information about 2026 Royal Ascot.
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When is Royal Ascot 2026?
*All times are listed as ET
- Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 AM on Peacock and NBCSN
- Wednesday, June 17 at 8:30 AM on Peacock and NBCSN
- Thursday, June 18 at 8:30 AM on Peacock and NBCSN
- Friday, June 19 at 8:30 AM on Peacock and NBCSN
- Saturday, June 20 at 9:00 AM on Peacock and NBC
What is Royal Ascot?
Royal Ascot is an annual horse racing meet that features 35 races, including eight at the world championship “Group One” level (G1) and four “Win-and-You’re-In” races for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup set to run at Keeneland Oct. 30-31.
Royal Ascot is historically popular for its close ties to the British Royal family. Traverse just six miles north of the course and you will find Windsor Castle, the epicenter of Royal history for over 1,000 years. This year’s Royal Meeting will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first Royal Procession, which began under King George IV in 1825.
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Where is 2026 Royal Ascot?
2026 Royal Ascot takes place at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England, roughly 30 miles from London.
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