Day 1: Leopardstown

Day 1 of Irish Champions Festival kicks off at Leopardstown, featuring world class racing, live music, premium sports experiences and unmissable entertainment.

Expert Panel - will be previewing the sports of the day.

Sports on Screens - Sports fans can also enjoy live sports on screens throughout the day!

Hot Music Line-Up: Last year, keeping the energy high was hitmaker Mark McCabe joined by Bazza Band and DJ Lance West. Further details on this year's entertainment to come soon.

How To Get There: The venue is ideally located in Dublin and easily accessible, with excellent transport links. Free shuttle bus service from both Sandyford Luas Station and Blackrock DART station. 

Irish Champions Festival kicks off with a prestigious eight-race card featuring five Group races including the The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, sixth in the IFHA World's top 100 races in 2023.

The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes, ranked as the world’s best fillies and mares’ race for the past number of years, are the highlights on the opening afternoon at Leopardstown. 

Gates open approx. 11:30am | First Race approx. 1.45 | Last Race approx. 5:40 | Live Music & DJ After Racing 

General Admission 

- Adult - General Admission Advanced Ticket €35

- Senior/Student €25

- Child - 13 - 17 years €5

- Child - Under 13 - FREE 

- Adult at the gate: €35

- Irish Champions Bundle Package will be available soon!

Premium Experiences 

- 1888 Restaurant - €210 P.P.

- Pavilion Mezzanine - €189 P.P.

- The Real Deal - €45 P.P.

- Champions Pavilion - €120 P.P.

Please contact [email protected] or call  on 01-2890500 for any queries.