We’ve rounded up the 2026 Cheltenham Festival preview nights taking place across the UK and Ireland, helping you stay ahead of the curve before the four-day National Hunt showpiece gets under way.
Cheltenham preview evenings typically feature a host alongside a panel of experts, including jockeys, trainers, pundits and racing journalists. The aim is simple: provide insight, tips and informed opinions on the key contenders, likely targets and potential dark horses for the Festival.
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These events offer racegoers the chance to hear behind-the-scenes views and assess which horses are generating confidence within their camps. With demand high and many venues operating with limited capacity, securing tickets early is advised to avoid missing out on a preview near you.
| Date | Venue | Time | Confirmed Panel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Feb | Irish Racing | 7pm | Emma Nagle, Johnny Ward, Paddy Flood and Sam Norris |
| 20th Feb | Tattersalls Cheltenham | 7pm | Gordon Elliott, Ben Pauling alongside Robbie Power, Ger Hannon and Vanessa Ryle |
| 23rd Feb | Matchbook Cheltenham Preview | Online | Johnny Ward, Paddy Flood, Sam Norris, Don McClean, Steve Jones, Dan Overall, Matt Tombs and Michael Cannon |
| 24th Feb | At The Races Preview | 7pm | Matt Chapman, Kevin Blake, Ben Pauling and Sean Boyce |
| 1st Mar | Racehour Dublin | 7pm | David Jennings Diarmuid Nolan Stephen Cass Tony Keenan Mikey Fogarty David Mullins |
| 5 Mar | Talksport Preview Night | 7pm | Alan Brazil, Rupert Bell, Michael Owen and Lizzie Kelly |
| 6 Mar | Racing Post Preview Night | 7.30pm | Nico De Boinville, Nicky Henderson, Tom Segal |