A seat for the big race · from £65
Grandstand seats at Aintree
Reserved seats for the Grand National, from the covered West Tip Seats by the home straight (£65) to the Queen Mother, Earl of Derby and Lord Sefton seats (£100–£120) and the over-21s Princess Royal Seats (£136).
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Who it suits
- Racegoers who want to be sure of a seat for the Grand National itself.
- Older racegoers or anyone who doesn’t want to stand all day.
Ticket prices
| Seats | From |
|---|---|
| West Tip SeatsCovered, by the home straight | £65 |
| Queen Mother, Earl of Derby and Lord Sefton seatsIn the main grandstands | £100–£120 |
| Princess Royal SeatsOver-21s only | £136 |
Prices rise for Friday and Saturday and for later ticket windows.
Where your ticket takes you
- A reserved seat in your chosen stand.
- The public areas around your stand.
- Bars, food outlets and betting.
Not included
- Hospitality restaurants and boxes.
- Every enclosure: seat tickets cover the areas attached to that stand.
The view
Your reserved seat gives you a guaranteed view of the Grand National; the West Tip Seats are covered and look along the home straight.
Food and drink
Each grandstand has its own bars and food outlets close to your seat. The racecourse is cashless except for on-course bookmakers, and you can’t bring your own food or drink; picnics are only allowed in the car parks.
Stand bars
Bars in each grandstand.
Food outlets
Food close to your seat.
Facilities
Covered seating
The West Tip Seats are under cover.
Step-free stands
The Princess Royal Stand is fully accessible; the Earl of Derby and Lord Sefton Stands have lifts; the Queen Mother Stand has a few steps; West Tip has no lifts.
Dress code
There’s no official dress code at the Grand National, though most racegoers dress smartly.
Getting in
On Grand National Day 2026 the gates opened at 10am (11am on Opening Day). Merseyrail runs every seven and a half minutes from Liverpool Central and Moorfields to Aintree station, a short walk away. Bring nothing bigger than a small handbag: there’s no left luggage.
Accessibility
Free personal assistant tickets are added if you send a current PIP, DLA, AA or AFIP award letter. For the Grand National, accessible parking in the County and Steeplechase car parks must be reserved. The Princess Royal Stand and Festival Zone are fully accessible; the Earl of Derby and Lord Sefton Stands have lifts, but their terraces don’t. Call 0151 522 2921.
Children and families
At the Grand National children need a ticket and pay full price. Book child tickets by phone on 0344 579 3001 after buying an adult ticket: up to two children per adult ticket, with 200 child tickets a day. The Princess Royal Seats are for over-21s only.
Tips
- Book early: the best seats sell out first.
- Choose West Tip for cover on a showery April day.
- Check step access: West Tip has no lifts.
Upgrading
For dining with your view, the racecourse offers hospitality restaurants and boxes; all hospitality is accessible except the 1750 restaurant.
Questions people ask
Are seats reserved?
Yes, you get a reserved seat in your chosen stand.
Which seats are covered?
The West Tip Seats are covered.
Can under-21s sit in the Princess Royal Seats?
No, they’re over-21s only.
How much are seats?
From £65 (West Tip) to £136 (Princess Royal) for 2027.
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