About the event

The Grand National is a world-famous steeplechase run at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, first held in 1839. It is Britain's richest jump race and one of the sport's most demanding tests, featuring 30 fences over more than four miles.

Key figures
3 days, Thursday to Saturday8–10 April 2027
Stay in Aintree

Check-in 7 Apr, check-out 11 Apr 2027 — 4 nights around 8 April 2027 – 10 April 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • AirportLiverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), about 17 km
  • Time zoneEurope/London
Host country
  • Currency: British pound
  • Language: English
  • Driving: on the left
  • Capital: London
  • Phone: +44
  • Emergency: 999
  • Electricity: 230 V, plugs G

Coming years

2028

The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.

History

Grand National 2026

I Am MaximusPaul Townend, 9/2 favourite — second win

Aintree Racecourse

Grand National 2025

Nick RockettPatrick Mullins, 33/1

Aintree Racecourse

Grand National 2024

I Am MaximusPaul Townend, 7/1

Aintree Racecourse

Grand National 2022

Noble YeatsSam Waley-Cohen, 50/1

Aintree Racecourse