We're all set for some thrilling weekend action at Leopardstown and the Curragh as the Irish Champions Festival takes centre stage.
A total of seven Group 1 races will take place across the two days as many of the best Flat horses around have their final outing of the current season.
How to watch the Irish Champions Festival on live streaming
You can watch and bet on every race of the 2026 Irish Champions Festival courtesy of the bet365 Horse Racing Live Streaming service.
To watch, you simply need to have a funded account, or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.
How to watch the Irish Champions Festival on TV
Racing TV will have live coverage of the action from the Irish Champions Festival and selected races will also be shown via ITV Racing.
Irish Champions Festival start time, date and venue
The 2026 Irish Champions Festival takes place at Leopardstown Racecourse on Saturday 12th September and Curragh Racecourse on Sunday 13th September.
Saturday's racing starts at 1:35pm and will finish after the final race at 6:10pm.
The second day starts slightly later at 1:45pm on Sunday and will conclude with the 5:45pm race.
