The Grand National Festival has arrived in 2022, with more than just the namesake showpiece race to enjoy on the schedule.
While the nation will stand still at 5:15pm on Saturday afternoon, there’s plenty more drama surrounding the Grand National in the days leading up to it.
There will be seven races on each day of the three-day event with the majority of races shown live on free-to-air TV.
RadioTimes.com is here to round up all the details you need for Grand National Festival 2022, including a full schedule so you know when to tune in for every race of the week.
We’ve got all the TV and live stream details, as well as details on the latest bet365 odds and deals for the week ahead. You can also find out all the winners by checking our Grand National Festival 2022 results page.
When is Grand National Festival 2022?
Grand National Festival runs from Thursday 7th April until Saturday 9th April.
Racing action begins at 1:45pm each day. The festival draws to a close with races at 5:15pm on Thursday and Friday, and 6:20pm on Saturday.
Grand National Festival 2022 schedule
Day 1: Thursday 7th April – Opening Day
Last updated – 2:00pm, Tuesday 5th April
13:45 – The SSS Super Alloys Manifesto Novices’ Steeple Chase
14:20 – The Anniversary 4-y-o Juvenile Hurdle
14:55 – The Betway Bowl Steeple Chase
15:30 – The Betway Aintree Hurdle
16:05 – The Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase
16:40 – The Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase
17:15 – The Goffs UK Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat
Day 2: Friday 8th April – Ladies Day
13:45 – The Orrell Park Handicap Hurdle
14:20 – The Betway Top Novices’ Hurdle
14:55 – The Betway Mildmay Novices’ Steeple Chase
15:25 – The Marsh Steeple Chase
16:05 – The Randox Health Topham Steeple Chase
16:40 – The Sefton Novices’ Hurdle
17:15 – The Lydiate Handicap Hurdle
Day 3: Saturday 9th April – Grand National Day
13:45 – The EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle
14:25 – The Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle
15:00 – The Maghull Novices’ Steeple Chase
15:35 – The Liverpool Hurdle
16:15 – The Betway Handicap Steeple Chase
17:15 – The Randox Grand National Steeple Chase
18:20 – The Weatherbys Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
How to watch Grand National Festival on TV
Fans can tune in to watch the Grand National Festival for free on ITV from 1:45pm on Thursday and Friday, and from 2pm on Saturday.
The five middle races of the day will be shown live on ITV.
Ed Chamberlain will lead coverage alongside Francesca Cumani with plenty of drama expected across the span of the festival.
Live stream Grand National Festival online
You can also live stream the festival via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
The first and last race of each day will be shown online at Racing.tv.
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