IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
Sat 12th & Sun 13th September 2026
Why not join us and Irish Racing Legends, with all of the top equine stars, for the Irish Champions Festival, a unique and top quality racing weekend staged on Saturday at Leopardstown and on Sunday at The Curragh. No less than 6 Group 1 Contests, the final Irish Classic of the Season, The Irish St. Leger, and a number of other exciting races await you this September. Do Not Miss It!.
Our exclusive Race and Stay Packages start from as low as €177 per guest and include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Admission Tickets and Transport. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality, Stud Tours, Our closing BBQ Party and much more when, or after, you book. Booking is safe and secure with us, online or over the phone or by email for any number of guests, with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee. Check out all the options available by selecting a Hotel or Tour Package below. If you do not see exactly what you want please do contact us, we'll be delighted to help.
Irish Champions Festival
Leopardstown
Features a nine race card made up of five Group Races and one listed race. The two Group One races on the card are the prestigious Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes and the Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes, which has been rated the highest mares and fillies race for the past three years. The programme is further enhanced with the Group 2 Tonybet Solonaway Stakes and The KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes, which is a Breeders Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Race..
Irish Champions Festival
The Curragh
The Curragh Racecourse is home to all five Irish Classic races and is the historic venue for the second day of the Irish Champions Festival. The four Group 1 races on the eight-race card are the Comer Group International Irish St Leger, the final Irish Classic of the season, the Moyglare Stud Stakes, the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes and the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes.
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PREMIER LEVEL UPGRADE
LEOPARDSTOWN €120
Premier Level will have access to the third floor of the grandstand. This level has additional Bars and a Restaurant and Tote outlets. Package also includes a reserved grandstand seat overlooking the racecourse.
1888 RESTAURANT
LEOPARDSTOWN €250
Located on the first floor of the grandstand with the racecourse on one side and a balcony overlooking the parade ring on the other. 3 Course A la Carte Lunch, race card and reserved restaurant seat for the day.
PAVILION HOSPITALITY
LEOPARDSTOWN €220
Located in the new Pavilion Building with panoramic windows with great views. You also have access to the Grandstands and facilities. 3 Course Buffet Lunch with race card and reserved restaurant seat for the day.
GALILEO SUITE
THE CURRAGH €290
A VIP Curragh Hospitality package designed by us at Race and Stay. Located on the top level of the Grandstand with panoramic views includes Premier Badge, 3 course lunch, racecard, cash bar and more.
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5 NIGHT TOUR
9TH - 14TH SEPTEMBER
WITH 3 DAYS RACING
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Wednesday 9th September . Enjoy the unreal experience of the famous Laytown Races with horses racing on the beach on Thursday. A VIP tour of Kildangan Stud, Godolphin's breeding operation in Ireland, followed by lunch with legendary Curragh trainer Dermot Weld and a tour of his historic stables as well as our private tour of the Irish National Stud. Our exclusive Irish Champions Festival Preview show with dinner and, of course, the top class racing at Leopardstown on Saturday and The Curragh on Sunday. A fabulous tour with everything you need included.
Please note that all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Your full guest information will be emailed to you during the first week of September which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Irish Champions Festival please do email us HERE
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
" Once again I would like to thank you and your team for another wonderful festival experience, with a special thank you to Amanda, the way we are treated from arrival to departure is second to none & speaks volumes for your professionalism & dedication to your guests. " Brynn
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