The Royal Ascot Gold Cup 2026 will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026. This race is the highlight of the third day of the broader Royal Ascot meeting, which runs for five days from Tuesday, June 16, to Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The event will take place at the historic Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, Great Britain. The Gold Cup race is run over a distance of 2 miles, 3 furlongs, and 210 yards (4,014 meters).
Key Dates for the Royal Ascot 2026 meeting:
Tuesday, June 16 – Opening DayWednesday, June 17
Thursday, June 18 – Gold Cup Day (also known as Ladies' Day)
Friday, June 19
Saturday, June 20 – The meeting's grand finale
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