CHESTER RACECOURSE BACKS FULL DAY OF SPORT IN THE CITY WITH A QUARTER OFF FOR THE QUARTER FINAL

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9 Jul 2026

Racegoers are being encouraged to make a full day of it in Chester on Saturday 11^th July, as guests will have the chance to go from cheering on the horses to cheering on England in Chester’s bars and pubs.

And to celebrate England reaching the quarter finals, the racecourse is offering a quarter off Tattersalls and County Concourse tickets for both the Friday and Saturday race days this weekend (10^th and 11^th July). To claim the 25% discount for this fixture, bookers can use code England2026 when purchasing tickets on the website.

With the racecourse set to host it’s Music Weekend Saturday with the Bootleg Beatles, in partnership with Excell Supply fixture this Saturday, visitors can warm up their day with a thrilling day of racing before heading into Chester city centre, where venues will be showing England’s crucial World Cup clash live on big screens.

The combination promises the perfect day out, blending top-class sporting action with Chester’s renowned hospitality.

Steve Davies, COO at Chester Race Company, commented: “Whether you’re enjoying the social buzz of race day or simply soaking up the atmosphere, the excitement doesn’t have to end when the final race is run. Just a short walk from the racecourse, Chester’s bars, pubs and restaurants will be packed with fans ready to get behind the Three Lions as they bid for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

“Our Music Weekend fixture is set to be a lively one, with performances from the Bootleg Beatles on the Saturday. From ‘Hey Jude’ to ‘bring it home, Bellingham’, it’ll be the perfect way to transition your day out from racing to football.

“The city is expected to be buzzing from lunchtime through to late evening, making it an ideal destination for friends, families and visitors looking to enjoy two major sporting occasions in one unforgettable day.”

With restaurants, terraces and traditional pubs all within easy walking distance of the racecourse, locals can watch the game at the following venues across the city:

Commonhall Street Social
The Stixx
Popcorn
Old Dukes
The Chester Station Tap Room
Chester Football Club Blues Bar
The New Deva Tap
Town Crier
Off The Wall
Red Lion, Northgate Street
Alexander’s Live
Rosie’s Nightclub

“Our Music Weekend fixture is set to be a lively one, with performances from the Bootleg Beatles on the Saturday. From ‘Hey Jude’ to ‘bring it home, Bellingham’, it’ll be the perfect way to transition your day out from racing to football.”