Sunday 14th June 2026
It’s sports day at Doncaster Racecourse! Get set for a fun-filled family sports day, packed with classic sports games for all ages, thrilling live races, and plenty of exciting activities to enjoy together. Bringing all the nostalgia of a school sports day, this family fun day is a must-visit event in Yorkshire this summer. 🏆
The sports on the day will include:
🏅 Sack Race
🥚 Egg & Spoon Race
💪 Tug Of War
🏃➡️ Relay
⚽ Inflatable Penalty Shootout and Assault Course
⛳ Mini Golf
🐴 Inflatable Donkey Derby
🎯Inflatable Dartboard
🤩 And more!
This year, we're giving the whole family a chance to compete in our sports day activities on the champagne lawn, so you can cheer on your kids as they compete and even take part in your own sports day games for adults! We have a variety of FREE entertainment and activities planned plus Stormtroopers will be here to keep the fun going for everyone on this day out with the kids. 🎉
No matter your age, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 🙌
Alongside our sporting activities and thrilling racing, we’ve got an incredible line-up of fun just for the kids, including:
🎨 Colouring Station
🗺️ Treasure Hunt
🚁Yorkshire Air Ambulance
🍦Sweet Treats
🧃Free Cordial for the Kids
🎡 Fun Fair (fees apply)
Got doubles? Need that one sticker to complete your page? Join fellow collectors at our Panini FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ Sticker Collection Swap Station to trade your duplicates. Get one step closer to completing the biggest World Cup sticker collection ever.
Whether you're just starting your collection or hunting for those final stickers, our Swap Station is the perfect place to connect with other football fans and collectors. Bring your swaps, share the excitement and start trading! 👏
Racing to School will be bringing an exciting virtual reality experience to the event, giving visitors the chance to experience the thrill of being a jockey. Featuring mechanical horses (equicisers) and immersive VR headsets, kids can climb aboard, put on authentic jockey silks, and discover what it feels like to ride in a race. 👏
Great news for families, children aged 17 and under can attend for free*! 🎊
Whether you are after a relaxed general admission experience or want to upgrade to one of our hospitality packages, there is something to suit every family day out in Yorkshire. And if you would prefer to skip organising food, our hospitality options make it easy to enjoy great dining at the horse racing as part of your day in South Yorkshire. 😋
We know the British weather can be unpredictable, so we're delighted to introduce our Wet Weather Guarantee! 🎉
What does that mean? Suppose it rains on Sunday, 14th June, from when the gates open to the end of the last race. In that case, you will be given four free Grandstand tickets to come back to a specific fixture in 2026 to enjoy the best of British racing under, hopefully, sunnier skies!*
*Find out more and view the full T&Cs here!
Bring the whole family along and enjoy one of the best family events in Yorkshire, where kids and adults alike can experience a day full of excitement, activities, and magical memories. From outdoor sporting fun to family-friendly entertainment, it’s the perfect way to make the most of a summer sports day in South Yorkshire. 🤩
Children 17 and under go free* to the races when accompanied by an adult (*exclusions may apply). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.
Concessions discounts are only available on the day.
All bookings directly through our website and over the phone with our customer service team do not incur a fulfilment fee – the price you see, is the price you pay! Bookings through our official hospitality partner Seat Unique have a fulfilment / booking fee applied. All bookings are made in accordance with our terms and conditions of entry.
Access:Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, grandstand public bars, grandstand eateries, main betting hall and outlets, food court
Features:Enables you to watch all of racing action
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price
Access:Premier enclosure (3rd floor of the Eco Power Stand, all public bars, all public eateries and all public betting outlets
Features:Access for an exclusive number of people with the best views overlooking the finishing line and balcony viewing for racing, full access to county (including the Champagne Lawn) and grandstand areas
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price
Dress Code:
The dress code for the Premier Enclosure is jacket for gentlemen with tie optional and smart attire for ladies. Jeans and sportswear are not permitted in this area.
We would also request that children dress smartly when joining us in the Premier Enclosure.
