The starter's orders have been given at Glorious Goodwood, where over £6.5million in prize money awaits across five days of racing. The 2026 festival, which runs from Tuesday, July 28 to Saturday, August 1, features 38 races in total, with eight on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and seven on Wednesday and Saturday. The first race each day is due off at 1.50pm.
To mark the occasion, bookmakers have ramped up welcome offers for new customers, including free bets, enhanced odds and money-back specials throughout the meeting. Among the deals, PricedUp is offering 4x£5 free bets for a £40 qualifying bet at even odds, while Tote gives £10 in credit and a free sports bet for a £5 qualifying bet. Betfred and William Hill also have promotions for new punters.
“Glorious Goodwood Festival 2026 starts today with over £6.5m prize money, 38 races, and free bet offers.”
Every race will be broadcast live on Racing TV, with ITV Racing covering the main action from the course. Selected bookmakers will stream racing via their apps and websites, and talkSPORT will provide radio coverage across the five days.
The festival boasts a total prize fund of over £6.5million, with the largest purses spread across each day's feature races. For those needing help with gambling, the National Gambling Helpline is available on 0808 8020 133 or visit gamstop.co.uk.