Follow the world's most famous horse race here on the BBC with live text and radio coverage from Aintree.
Can last year's Grand National winner I Am Maximus become only the second horse since the legendary Red Rum in the 1970s to defend his title?
When is the Grand National 2025?
The big race is due off at 16:00 BST on Saturday, 5 April and is part of a three-day meeting which starts on Thursday.
Listen to commentary of the National on BBC Radio 5 Live and follow on the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport mobile app.
There will also be coverage of four races on Ladies Day on Friday on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.
Who are the Grand National favourites?
The 2024 winner I Am Maximus, trained by Willie Mullins, is among the leading contenders for owner JP McManus, along with Iroko and Perceval Legallois.
The latter is trained by Gavin Cromwell, who also runs 2023 runner-up Vanillier and Stumptown, winner of the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham in March.
Last year's Irish Grand National victor Intense Raffles and bargain buy Hewick, who cost just £800, are among other hopefuls.
Aintree schedule and how to follow on the BBC
Thursday 3 April – Opening day
Former champion hurdler Constitition Hill could face rivals including Brighterdaysahead and Lossiemouth in the Aintree Hurdle.
13:45: EBC Group Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m 4f
14:20: Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4f
14:55: Aintree Bowl Chase (Grade 1) 3m 1f
15:30: William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4f
16:05: Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase 2m 5f
16:40: Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase 2m
17:15: Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race 2m 1f
Friday 4 April – Ladies Day
13:45: Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 3m 1f
14:20: William Hill Handicap Hurdle 2m 4f
14:55: Trustatrader Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m
15:30: My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1) 2m 4f
16:05: Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase 2m 5f
16:40: Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m ½f
17:15: Hallgarten and Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle 2m ½f
Coverage: BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra from 14:00 to 16:15, with commentary of the Topham Chase also on 5 Live.
Saturday 5 April – Grand National Day
13:20: William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap Hurdle 3m ½f
13:55: Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4f
14:30: William Hill Freebooter Handicap Chase 3m 1f
15:05: Liverpool Hurdle 3m ½f
16:00: Randox Grand National 4m 2½f
17:00: Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m
17:35: Weatherbys NHStallion.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race 2m 1f
Coverage: Build-up and commentary on the National on BBC Radio 5 Live from Aintree; live text commentary, reaction and reports on BBC Sport website and app.
Mark Chapman will present coverage on 5 Live from midday, alongside former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock.
As well as coverage of Premier League football, there will be updates and commentaries from Grand National day throughout the afternoon with the team of Gina Bryce, Andrew Thornton, Charlie Poste, John Hunt, Darren Owen, Gary O'Brien and Rob Nothman.
There is television coverage on ITV and Racing TV.
How many horses run in the Grand National?
A maximum of 34 ...
