The Grand National takes place this Saturday, April 11th, at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. The famous steeplechase race is one of the most bet on horse races worldwide each year. The 2026 Grand National has a post time of 4pm local time (11am ET).
Betting is a huge part of the culture of the Grand National with many people who don’t normally bet, getting action on the race each year. Even here in the United States there’s plenty of betting action on the race.
On this page we cover the options Americans have for betting on the Grand National, look at the field for the 2026 race, and finish with a step by step guide to placing your bets.
Where Can Americans Bet On The Grand National?
Horse racing has its own rules in the US, separate from sports betting. Here are the main ways to bet on the Grand National.
Online Horse Racing Sites (ADWs)
Horse racing betting is legal in most US states through licensed advance deposit wagering (ADW) sites such as TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, NYRA Bets and AmWager. They offer the full range of pari-mutuel bets, including win/place/show, exactas, trifectas and superfectas. You must be 18 or older (21 in some states) and located in a state where the site is licensed.
At The Track or an Off-Track Betting Location
You can also bet in person at the racetrack or at an off-track betting (OTB) location in states that allow them.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks also take bets on major races from across the US. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
2026 Grand National Odds
Here is a screenshot showing the post positions of the horses (taken April 10th, the day before the race). Only the first 9 post positions fit in the screenshot, but there are 34 horses in the race, and horses could still be scratched as the race approaches.
The field for the Grand National is huge, so this is generally anyone’s race to win.
How To Bet On Grand National in the USA – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Where To Bet
Decide which option fits how you want to bet. Licensed ADW sites are the regulated way to bet on horse racing online in most states, while the track and OTB locations are an option if you’d rather bet in person. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
ADW sites require you to be at least 18 (21 in some states) and located in a state where they are licensed. They will confirm your age and location when you sign up.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Grand National and Place Your Bets
Find Aintree in the list of international tracks and select race #6 on April 11th. Choose the type of bet you want to make (win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, etc.), select your horses, enter your wager amounts and confirm your bets.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before the race and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
Check out our horse racing section for more information on the different bets you can make on the race. We also have a dedicated Grand National betting information page where you can learn more about the race.
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