Tickets for Royal Ascot each year often sell out incredibly quickly. Every June, the royal meeting is the main horse racing event in the world. There are an unprecedented five full days of top-class turf action to follow.
There are no less than 8 Group 1 races for fans to enjoy during the week. Unfortunately, no spectators were allowed to witness the action in 2020. This time around, 2021 tickets were limited to only 12,000 each day though everything should be back to normal next year.
The most famous once-yearly event appeals to all sorts of racing fans, and those who know nothing about the sport. Whether you’re a jockey, trainer, punter, royalist or a fashionista Royal Ascot has something for you.
Royal Ascot Tickets 2021
Unfortunately, tickets are no longer for sale for Royal Ascot 2021.
Initially scheduled to house only 4,000 per day this time around, Ascot was given permission to extend this as part of the government’s Events Research Programme. This put the 2021 daily capacity up to 12,000, with all of those tickets snapped up immediately.
We can all still watch the event from afar, every race televised on more than one channel. It is both hoped and expected that the 2022 meeting will be fully back to normal.
*All the information listed below pertains to Royal Ascot 2020. No further ticket sales are permitted for the 2021 meeting.*
Where to Buy Royal Ascot Tickets
Tickets for Royal Ascot are available on the official website for Ascot racecourse. You can find links to each enclosure’s tickets below. They are normally put on sale early in the year, with early bird tickets available to purchase before the end of March. However 2020 Royal Ascot ticket refunds are underway as the event will take place behind closed doors.
Usually, if they are all sold out, there are often some tickets available via social media websites such as Twitter as people back out of going nearer the event.
Royal Ascot 2020 Ticket Refunds
The winder for transferring your Royal Ascot 2020 tickets to 2021 has now closed. For those who did not request a transfer, the tickets will be automatically refunded.
How to buy Royal Ascot Tickets
Once you have come to the conclusion that you want to attend Royal Ascot, it is now a matter of which day and enclosure you choose. With Royal Ascot normally being one of the social highlights on the calendar too then it’s a meeting that attracts a lot of corporate and hospitality visitors too. There are many hospitality areas dotted around the Ascot racecourse, with big corporate companies using the fives days to impress existing or potentially new clients.
The price of tickets varies depending on whether you want to go in Queen Anne enclosure (more expensive) or Windsor enclosure (cheapest).
Whatever you decide, you can buy the tickets via card on the Royal Ascot website – we’ve provided the links below.
During the five days of Royal Ascot there are different enclosures to chose from. You can visit our enclosures page for more information on these Royal Ascot enclosures.
Prices for Royal Ascot tickets 2020 will vary depending on which enclosure you intend to be in.The Royal Enclosure is the most expensive, but is also invitation only so you’ll need to know a member (or two), or maybe own a horse, just to have a chance on getting a Royal Ascot ticket for the Royal Enclosure.
The Queen Anne and Village enclosure Royal Ascot ticket prices will be a bit cheaper than the Royal enclosure, with the Windsor enclosure the cheapest way to get a ticket into watch the Royal Ascot action.
Ascot racecourse stages many horse racing meetings through the year. It’s a track that operates all-year-round and they race both on the flat and over the jumps.
Types of Royal Ascot ticket packages
Individual tickets are the most common to buy, but also the most expensive, especially if you are going as part of a group.
Ascot offer group packages for 15 to 48 guests and 49+ on their website, which enables large parties to get up to 30 per cent off on their tickets – a huge saving.
Ticket upgrades are also available with options of fine dining, private marquees and premium viewing on offer to racegoers.
The most popular is the Silks Lawn in the Queen Anne enclosure, which is already sold out but offers ticket holders the opportunity to hire out a private gazebo for the afternoon.
Royal Enclosure – Can you buy tickets?
The Royal Enclosure, which is synonymous with sartorial elegance, is a members only section of the Ascot grandstand.
You can either become a member by applying or being invited. Members can book badges for themselves and guests.
Royal Ascot Tickets Day 1
Royal Ascot Day 1 is the opening day for this prestigious horserace. Therefore, it’s the perfect day to ease into the action of the whole festival. The iconic races held on this day include The Queen Anne Stakes and The King’s Stand Stakes. It’s always a great way to get into the excitement early.
| Enclosure | Price |
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| Royal Enclosure | – |
| Queen Anne Enclosure | – |
| Village Enclosure | – |
| Windsor Enclosure | – |
(Last Updated: 13 May 2020)
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Royal Ascot Tickets Day 2
Get tickets prices for Royal Ascot Day 2. Royal Ascot day two sees three Group Two races, a Group One, a Group Three, plus an ultra – competitive handicap.
| Enclosure | Price |
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| Royal Enclosure | – |
| Queen Anne Enclosure | – |
| Village Enclosure | – |
| Windsor Enclosure | – |
(Last Updated: 13 May 2020)
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Day 3 Tickets – Ladies Day
Yes, racegoers dress up on ALL of the Royal Ascot race days, but the Thursday – Ladies Day – is always given top billing by the racetrack and the media with a lot more focus given to the high fashion that surrounds the whole meeting.
Many Royal Ascot horse racing fans also feel that Ladies Day is one of the best in terms of the quality of races. There are four Group races, from the six, with one of the meetings flagship races – The Ascot Gold Cup – also being run on Ladies Day.
| Enclosure | Price |
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| Royal Enclosure | – |
| Queen Anne Enclosure | – |
| Village Enclosure | – |
| Windsor Enclosure | – |
(Last Updated: 13 May 2020)
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Day 4 Tickets
The Friday at Royal Ascot is another popular day with many racegoers using it for an excuse to take a long weekend. It’s another day jam-packed with Group contests too, with the first four races Group One, Two or Three level.
| Enclosure | Price |
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| Royal Enclosure | – |
| Queen Anne Enclosure | – |
| Village Enclosure | – |
| Windsor Enclosure | – |
(Last Updated: 13 May 2020)
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Day 5 Tickets
The final day of the five-day Royal Ascot Meeting each year is on the Saturday. With just two Group races, some may say that it’s not the best quality of the five days of Royal Ascot,
with the Group One Diamond Jubilee Stakes the day’s flagship event.
| Enclosure | Price |
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| Royal Enclosure | – |
| Queen Anne Enclosure | – |
| Village Enclosure | – |
| Windsor Enclosure | – |
(Last Updated: 13 May 2020)
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Royal Ascot – Day Two – Ascot Racecourse. Runners and riders during the Queen’s Vase. Mike Egerton/PA Images/Ritzau Scanpix
Booking Information
If the Standard Mail delivery option is subject to an admin charge of £5 per ticket.
FAQ
Do Royal Ascot tickets sell out?
Yes. Most Royal Ascot tickets usually sell out months in advance, but some tickets for the cheaper enclosures remain available until a few days before the event.
How much are tickets to the royal enclosure at Ascot?
The Royal Enclosure is membership only. Members can book badges for themselves and guests.
Can I get a refund on my Royal Ascot Ticket?
Yes. All tickets will be automatically refunded for the 2020 event. The window to request a transfer of tickets to 2021’s event is now closed.
What is the best day to go to Royal Ascot?
Friday and Saturday are the most attended days of Royal Ascot, but all five days draw huge crowds.
What day is Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot?
Thursday.
How strict is Ascot’s dress code?
Each enclosure at Royal Ascot has a different dress code, but the track invites attendees to dress smartly. You can view the dress code on the Ascot website.
Can you take umbrellas to Ascot?
Yes, you are allowed to take an umbrella to Ascot.
Can you wear jeans to Ascot?
Jeans are allowed in certain enclosures, but most will require men to wear trousers, while women are advised to wear a skirt or dress.
What time should you arrive at Royal Ascot?
The first race is usually held at 2.30pm, so it is wise to arrive with plenty of time to spare to enjoy the day.
Does the Queen attend Royal Ascot?
The Queen attends every day of Royal Ascot.
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