{"id":675698,"date":"2026-01-05T15:46:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/675698\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T15:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:46:25","slug":"grand-national-2026-date-time-runners-and-odds-paddy-power-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/675698\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand National 2026 date, time, runners and odds \u2013 Paddy Power News"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world\u2019s greatest steeplechase. <\/p>\n

The Grand National<\/a> at Aintree is, quite simply, the biggest contest on the horse racing calendar.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Nick Rockett managed just that in last year\u2019s 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\u2019 triumph in 2024.<\/p>\n

Find Grand National odds<\/a> on the Paddy Power website and app. Otherwise, key details for this year\u2019s renewal are below.<\/p>\n

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Grand National 2026 date<\/p>\n

The Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday, 11th April<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Grand National 2026 start time<\/p>\n

The Grand National start time has yet to be confirmed. The 2025 edition began at 16:00.<\/p>\n

How to watch the Grand National 2026<\/p>\n

You can watch the Grand National live on paddypower.com<\/strong> and the Paddy<\/strong> Power<\/strong> app<\/strong> or on ITV1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Grand National 2026 runners and riders<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll update this page with the potential Grand National runners once entries are revealed.<\/p>\n

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Grand National 2026 betting<\/p>\n

Grand National odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.<\/p>\n

Iroko<\/strong> is the favourite with Paddy Power to win the Grand National after last year\u2019s fourth scored an impressive victory in a Graduation Chase at Ascot on his second outing this term.<\/p>\n

I Am Maximus<\/strong>, the 2024 winner and last year\u2019s runner up, is next in our early betting after placing second in the Grade 1 Savills Chase in December.<\/p>\n

Irish and Welsh Grand National winner Haiti<\/strong> Couleurs<\/strong> is also prominent in our antepost market for Aintree\u2019s big race.<\/p>\n

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Tap here for PP.com racing odds<\/a><\/p>\n

The Paddy Power Guide To Safer Gambling \u2013 Everything You Need To Know<\/a><\/p>\n

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