The world’s greatest steeplechase.
The Grand National at Aintree is, quite simply, the biggest contest on the horse racing calendar.
It’s a race that grabs public attention like no other thanks to the big field of runners, iconic spruce fences and historic storylines. The Nash has been revamped in recent years, but it remains the one they all want to win.
Nick Rockett managed just that in last year’s renewal and it proved an emotional affair for legendary trainer Willie Mullins as his son, Patrick, did the steering. It was also a second success in a row for the Closutton master following I Am Maximus’ triumph in 2024.
Find Grand National odds on the Paddy Power website and app. Otherwise, key details for this year’s renewal are below.
Grand National 2026 date
The Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday, 11th April.
Grand National 2026 start time
The Grand National start time has yet to be confirmed. The 2025 edition began at 16:00.
How to watch the Grand National 2026
You can watch the Grand National live on paddypower.com and the Paddy Power app or on ITV1.
Grand National 2026 runners and riders
We’ll update this page with the potential Grand National runners once entries are revealed.
Grand National 2026 betting
Grand National odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.
Iroko is the favourite with Paddy Power to win the Grand National after last year’s fourth scored an impressive victory in a Graduation Chase at Ascot on his second outing this term.
I Am Maximus, the 2024 winner and last year’s runner up, is next in our early betting after placing second in the Grade 1 Savills Chase in December.
Irish and Welsh Grand National winner Haiti Couleurs is also prominent in our antepost market for Aintree’s big race.
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