Home / News When is the 2026 Grand National? Time, date, TV channel, live stream and weather forecast Fourteen of the 16 fences on the Grand National are jumped twice Written by Ben Miller Last Update: April 10, 2026 04:58:27 pm BST 3 min read I Am Maximum will start as favourite in the 2026 Grand National when the Willie Mullins horse competes in the most high-profile event of the three-day festival at Aintree Racecourse. Willie Mullins Nick Rockett won last year but has pulled out because of coughing, replaced by first reserve Pied Piper.Its rare that the reality is better than the dream, but thats what it was, Mullins son, Patrick, told The Jockey Club about riding Nick Rockett to glory in 2025.101GreatGoals.com has the details on when the 2026 Grand National will start, including how to watch live and the weather forecast.Table of Contents1 When is the 2026 Grand National?2 What time is the 2026 Grand National?3 How to watch the Grand National 2026: TV channel, live stream4 Grand National prize money5 Grand National weather forecast6 2026 Grand National runnersWhen is the 2026 Grand National?The 2026 Grand National takes place on Saturday, April 11 2026.Mullins will be riding Grangeclare West this time and says his horse has to have a shout.What time is the 2026 Grand National?The race will start at 16:00 BST and usually takes between nine and 11 minutes to complete.I Am Maximus is also trained by Mullins, heading the field and aiming to become the eighth runner to win the Grand National more than once.He ran a blinder last year off top weight, but he missed his third run that year and maybe that told in the final furlong or so, said Patrick Mullins.How to watch the Grand National 2026: TV channel, live streamIn the UK, the Grand National 2026 will be shown live on ITV 1 and Racing TV. Coverage on ITV starts at 12:45 and runs until 17:00.Viewers can stream the action on the go on a vast variety of devices via the ITVX app and ITV.com.BBC Radio 5 Live will carry radio commentary of the race.Grand National prize moneyThe total prize money for the race is �1 million. Heres how that breaks down.1st place �500,0002nd �200,0003rd �100,0004th �65,0005th �40,0006th �30,0007th �20,0008th � 15,0009th �10,00010th �5,000Grand National weather forecastAintree could see sunshine for the race, according to the Met Office, which projects a temperature of around six degrees and a 30% chance of rain at the time of the race.Visibility will be very good and the going will be good to soft.2026 Grand National runnersNameAgeWeight1I Am Maximus1011st 12lb2Pied Piper810st 3lb3Banbridge1011st 11lb4Grangeclare West1011st 10lb5Gerri Colombe1011st 10lb6Haiti Couleurs911st 10lb7Spillanes Tower811st 8lb8Firefox811st 4lb9Montys Star911st 3lb10Spanish Harlem811st 3lb11Lecky Watson811st 2lb12Champ Kiely1011st 1lb13Iroko811st 1lb14Favori De Champdou1111st 1lb15Three Card Brag911st 0lb16Oscars Brother810st 13lb17Mr Vango1010st 12lb18High Class Hero910st 11lb19Stellar Story910st 11lb20Beauport1010st 11lb21Captain Cody810st 10lb22Jagwar710st 10lb23Perceval Legallois910st 9lb24Gorgeous Tom810st 9lb25The Real Whacker1010st 9lb26Quai De Bourbon710st 9lb27Answer To Kayf1010st 8lb28Jordans710st 8lb29Final Orders1010st 5lb30Marble Sands1010st 5lb31Panic Attack1010st 5lb32Top Of The Bill1010st 5lb33Jonnywho910st 4lb34Twig1110st 4lbImperial saint (8yo, 10st 2lb)Amirite (10st 2lb)Aint that a shame (12yo, 10st 2lb)Soul icon (9yo, 10st 1lb)Hyland (9yo, 10st 1lb) Topics: Grand National Willie Mullins Follow us: Ben Miller Reporter Ben has more than 10 years' experience in sports journalism, covering two EURO tournaments, European club competitions, the Premier League, EFL and WSL and a variety of other major sporting events. Read more from Ben Miller
