Ayr Gold Cup Festival 2026: schedule, prize money and viewing options
The Ayr Gold Cup, Europe’s richest sprint handicap, will be run on September 19 with a £180,000 purse, and the three-day festival offers a full programme of races and ticket options.
The Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Festival 2026 will take place at Ayr Racecourse in Scotland, with the headline Ayr Gold Cup scheduled for Saturday, September 19 at 3.40 pm. The six-furlong handicap offers a £180,000 prize, making it the most valuable sprint handicap in Europe. The three-day programme includes a variety of class and listed races, ranging from £8,000 to £75,000 in prize money, and features supporting events such as the Silver Cup and Bronze Cup.
Day tickets are priced from £24, and multi-day or hospitality options are also on offer. Viewers can watch the action live on ITV3 and The Racingf Channel. The field of runners will be confirmed on Thursday, September 17, with several horses already listed as early favourites.
