Four days of the St Leger
Thursday 9 September
Ladies’ Day
The Style Awards and the opening races
Friday 10 September
Doncaster Cup Day
The Doncaster Cup
Saturday 11 September
St Leger Day
The Betfred St Leger, the oldest Classic
Sunday 12 September
Sunday Funday
Racing with free family entertainment
Ticket prices and when to buy
| Enclosure | Price |
|---|---|
| PicnicFamily-friendly, alcohol-free zone | See racecourse |
| Punter and PartyGrandstand viewing, bars and after-racing party | See racecourse |
| Premier and PoshPremium views and the VIP option | See racecourse |
The racecourse had not published 2027 enclosure details or prices when we checked; 2027 tickets are on sale on its site.
- Book early. St Leger Saturday is the busiest day; book as soon as you can.
- Parking. Unlike other racedays, parking isn’t free during the festival.
- Entrances. County, Premier and hospitality use Main Reception; Grandstand uses the Leger Way entrance.
Not sure which enclosure? Compare the enclosures, or estimate the cost of your trip.
Travel and parking
Train and shuttle
Train to Doncaster, then the shuttle bus from Doncaster Interchange.
By car
Parking is charged during the festival.
More on trains, walking routes and coming from Ireland: getting to Doncaster.
Hotels and nights out
Rooms near the course go quickly for the St Leger Festival in September. Book early.
After racing, there is live entertainment on course; Doncaster town centre has plenty of pubs and restaurants. For hotels by area, see where to stay or read our St Leger Festival hotels guide.
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Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 4 October 2026. The racecourse can change prices, times and arrangements, so check your booking page before you pay. This is an independent guide, not connected to Doncaster Racecourse or Arena Racing Company. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.