Royal Ascot takes place in June (Image: Getty)
Royal Ascot 2026 is just over a month away, and for those who are yet to secure their tickets, there remains a healthy selection available. The prestigious five-day racing extravaganza will once again be held at Ascot Racecourse, this year running from Tuesday, 16 June to Saturday, 20 June.
The five days of racing are made up of a variety of distinct events, each offering its own selection of races and themes throughout the week.
The schedule kicks off with the Royal Meeting on Tuesday, followed by Group 1 and 2 races on Wednesday. The iconic Ladies Day takes centre stage on Thursday, while the high-stakes racing action ramps up on Friday.
The final day, Saturday, showcases a number of Group 1 races, alongside the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes, bringing the curtain down on another spectacular year.
Adding to the excitement, this year’s official colour scheme has just been revealed: Bright Tomato. Further details regarding dress code and colour guidelines can be found on the official Royal Ascot website
Tickets for the five-day spectacular are on sale now through a range of online retailers, including official sellers, VIP ticket providers and resale platforms.
Below, we have compiled everything prospective Royal Ascot racegoers need to know ahead of the big event. Here are the details.
How to buy Royal Ascot tickets now
Royal Ascot tickets can be purchased from various online retailers of different types right now. First and foremost, the official Royal Ascot website already has a huge amount of tickets on sale.
This list begins at around £37 each, and goes up in price to more than £100 each. There are also plenty of options available for different enclosures, as well; including the Windsor Enclosure and the Queen Anne Enclosure.
VIP and hospitality tickets can be purchased from Seat Unique. This website offers various options to Royal Ascot fans who are looking to attend with a little more glamour.
Tickets from this website begin at £549 and go up to around £2,000. These include a number of perks such as access to various Enclosures and packages.
Finally, resale market viagogo has tickets available to purchase, as well. While these are not officially sold, they do have a lot of tickets on offer which have already sold out from official channels.
Here are the links fans need: