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.

Stay tuned for more information on this year's event, and take a look back on what went on last year:

Race Day Tipster Panel - Find out who to keep an eye out at Irish Champions Festival, as well as previewing the sports of the day.

Sports on Screens - Sports fans can also enjoy live sports on the big screens throughout the day, making sure you never miss a thing!

Hot Music Line-Up: DJs, Mimi Lane, and the Complete Madness tribute act!

Exclusive Opportunities: Trips to the starting line, photo with the Irish Champion Stakes Trophy, Telestration of Post Race Analysis, and much more!

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 nine-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.

For last year's results at Leopardstown, click here.

On sale 2025

General Admission

- Adult - General Admission Advanced Ticket

- Senior/Student 

- Child - 13 - 17 years 

- Child - Under 13 

Premium Experiences 

- 1888 Restaurant

- Pavilion Mezzanine

- The Real Deal

- Champions Pavilion

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