🏆 The Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris weekend
A must-attend event in steeplechase racing
The Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris weekend is one of the major highlights of the steeplechase racing calendar.
Over 2 days of top-level sport, Auteuil racecourse hosts a spectacular competition.
The Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, open to horses aged 5 and over, is one of the most prestigious races in French horse racing.
Run over a distance of 6,000 meters, horses must clear 23 obstacles over several minutes of intense effort.
A rich program awaits you throughout the weekend, with hurdle races and steeplechases.
📅 Key dates in 2026
📍 Auteuil racecourse
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
The Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris takes place on Sunday, the highlight of the weekend.
⏱️ Schedule
Racecourse opening at 11:00 AM
We recommend planning your arrival in advance for these high-attendance days.
📍 Your visit to Auteuil
These events take place at Auteuil racecourse.
To prepare your visit, we invite you to consult the article:
“Auteuil racecourse”
🤝 Your experience as an owner
As an owner, you benefit from dedicated services during this weekend.
To find out more about your access, invitations and benefits:
consult the article
“What are my benefits as an owner?”
🐎 On the day your horse runs
If your horse takes part in a race during the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris weekend, specific arrangements are in place to allow you to experience the moment as close as possible to your horse.
🎫 Your access badges to the parade ring and stables
As an owner with a runner in the meeting:
- each horse generates 5 badges with access to the parade ring and stables
- in case of shared ownership, 10 badges are allocated
Your badges are to be collected at the weighing office, indicating:
- your name
- your horse’s name
- the race concerned
🏆 Owners’ reception
If your horse takes part in this meeting (Sunday only):
You will receive an invitation by email a few days before the event to confirm your attendance at the owners’ reception.
🎟️ Invite your guests
Would you like to share this weekend with your friends and family?
You can obtain up to 4 invitations via the dedicated ticketing platform:
https://shorturl.at/blI08
Invitations are generally available a few weeks before the event.
🍽️ Dining on site
Several dining options are available at the racecourse.
For more details, please consult the article:
“Auteuil racecourse”
🎉 Activities on site
During the weekend, several activities are offered:
🌳 tree climbing and straw maze
🎨 creative workshops and immersive treasure hunt
🐎 activities for children (PonyCycle®, pony rides)
📸 photocall areas
🥕 carrot experience to get close to the horses
Activities available throughout the weekend to share a convivial moment.
For more information about the program:
https://billetterie.france-galop.com/evenement/grand-steeple-chase-de-paris/
🤝 Our team at your service
During these days, France Galop teams are present to:
- welcome you
- guide you
- answer your questions
- facilitate your experience
📩 Need help?
📩 relationsmembres@france-galop.com
We are here to assist you during this event.