The biggest race of the year is finally here, but when does it start? See all you need to know about the 2026 Grand National time here.
However, there will be no repeat of last year’s result after 2025 winner Nick Rockett was ruled out of the race.
Despite a blow to connections, the Willie Mullins runners for the race still stand at eight-strong.
WATCH: Nick Rockett Wins 2025 Grand National With Solid Time (Nine Mins, Six seconds)
2026 Grand National Time & How To Watch
The 2026 Grand National will start at 4pm on Saturday April 11th and it will be the fifth race on the ITV Racing schedule.
ITV’s coverage starts at 12:45pm on Saturday and they will show FIVE live races, ending with the 2026 Grand National.
You can find other ways to watch the 2026 Grand National including Racing TV and betting apps.
Full Aintree Grand National Time & Schedule For Saturday 11th April
- 1:20 Aintree – William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Class 1, 3m 1/2f)
- 1:55 Aintree – Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1, 2m4f)
- 2:30 Aintree – William Hill Handicap Chase (Class 1, 3m1f)
- 3:05 Aintree – Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1, 3m 1/2f)
- 4:00 Aintree – Randox Grand National (Class 1, 4m 2 1/2f)
NOTE: You can find all of Andy Newton’s tips for all FIVE races on ITV this Saturday.
Further Grand National Time & Distance Information
With horses navigating 30 fences over a distance of four miles and two-and-a-half furlongs, the time it usually takes for the Grand National to conclude is between nine and 10 minutes.
Infact, the average Grand National winning time is nine minutes and 10 seconds.
Our Grand National runners guide covers all the information you need for all 34 horses in the race.
Grand National Favourite And Odds
The current Grand National favourite is 2024 winner I Am Maximus who will be looking to win the race for a second time.
And there’s not much to suggest he won’t go very close. Being one of the JP McManus Grand National runners, he has to be respected and he’s produced some great runs so far this season.
Check out the current odds for the race on Friday 10th April.
- I Am Maximus 7/1 (Paul Townend, Willie Mullins)
- Panic Attack 7/1 (Harry Skelton, Dan Skelton)
- Grangeclare West 7/1 (Patrick Mullins, Willie Mullins)
- Jagwar 9/1 (Mark Walsh, Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero)
- Iroko 11/1 (Jonjo O’Neill Jr, Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero)
- Johnnywho 12/1 (Richie McLernon, Jonjo & A J O’Neill)
- Haiti Couleurs 14/1 (Sean Bowen, Rebecca Curtis)
- Monty’s Star 14/1 (Darragh O’Keeffe, Henry de Bromhead)
- Oscars Brother 14/1 (Daniel King, Connor King)
- Captain Cody 16/1 (Jonathan Burke, Willie Mullins)
- Final Orders 20/1 (Conor Stone-Walsh, Gavin Cromwell)
- 20/1 BAR
You can find all of the Grand National stats and trends to help you try and pick the winner.
Last Five Grand National Winners
- 2025 – Nick Rockett 33/1
- 2024 – I Am Maximus 7/1
- 2023 – Corach Rambler 8/1
- 2022 – Noble Yeats 50/1
- 2021 – Minella Times 11/1
