Grand National Day 2026: Live updates and videos from Aintree Racecourse

The world is watching as Saturday at the Randox Grand National Festival 2026 has arrived.

The Grand National Steeple Chase is happening today at 4pm, with gates opening from 10am. Thousands will be in attendance, with millions watching from all corners of the world.

We’ll be bringing you everything as it happens at Aintree Racecourse today. Follow our socials throughout the day to watch build up action, interviews, features and more and keep checking this live feed for live updates.

Today’s team is Jay Hynd, joined by Gemma Cutting and Pete Price, who will be bringing you all the action.

It’s here, and Aintree Racecourse is ready. Cheers to the Randox Grand National Festival 2026!

9:00am – Just one hour before gates open for The Randox Grand National 2026!

8:58am – An update from Merseyrail

8:50am – Aintree Racecourse is Grand National ready!

8:00am – Another look at yesterday’s Style Awards winners

7:54am – The Grand National race card for 2026

7:51am – Grand National race schedule

The official race schedule for the Grand National 2026.

7:40am – Grand National post-race parties

There are loads of fabulous after parties going on in the city on April 11 to make sure the fun can carry on. So saddle up for great time at all these amazing venues …

Find out more here.

7:30am – Everything you need to know about The Grand National

It’s not just one of the biggest sporting fixtures on Merseyside, but one of the most watched and celebrated events in the world!  They don’t come much bigger than the Grand National Festival – and Saturday is the greatest day of all when eyes around the globe are on the big race itself.

Find out more here.

7:25am – Who’s on at BOXPARK for The Grand National

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7:20am – What entertainment can you expect at Aintree Racecourse during Saturday?

Pete Tong is set to headline this year’s Grand National Festival after racing finishes on Saturday evening.

The world-famous DJ has a career stretching back over four decades as a broadcaster, clubland DJ and  music industry tastemaker, with his emphasis always firmly focused on people having fun.

He has graced the decks of the best clubs and festivals worldwide. As a producer he has assembled the music for movie soundtracks such as The Beach, Human Traffic and 24 Hour Party People and has produced his own material under various guises. And as an icon, he was the inspiration behind the film “It’s All Gone Pete Tong”.

7.00am – Watch yesterday’s highlights – an incredible Ladies Day at Aintree

Stay with The Guide Liverpool across the Randox Grand National Festival 2025 to find out what’s happening before, during and after the event.