First Fixture Under ARC's Management

Chelmsford City Racecourse hosts its first horse racing fixture under new operator Arena Racing Company, reopening the track to the public on 2 November 2026.

Arena Racing Company takes over operation of Chelmsford City Racecourse and brings racing back to the Essex all-weather track with an opening meeting on Monday 2 November 2026. General admission tickets are on sale for the fixture, which also marks the venue's return to live national television coverage on Sky Sports Racing. Further fixtures follow in November and December, with a full schedule planned into 2027.