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Explore the various seating options along the racetrack and find the perfect fit for your visit.

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Reserve Your Seat at the Racetrack

There are a variety of seating experiences at Churchill Downs, from individual and group tickets to private suites and membership packages. Are you unsure which type of ticket you need? Explore the various seating options along the racetrack and find the perfect fit for your visit.

General Admission

Be in the heart of all the action with general admission tickets. Our most popular ticket option gives you access to first-floor seating right alongside the racetrack, sections 111-113, second-level ITW, and the food court. Seating in non-reserved areas is available on a first-come, first-served basis in general admission. Purchase general admission tickets for Churchill Downs race day and be a part of the excitement that has defined our racetrack.

General Admission Tickets

Reserved Seating

Reserved Box Seating guarantees that you’ll have a place to sit while watching the races. Churchill Downs tickets for Reserved Seating include both covered and uncovered seats on the first and third levels of the clubhouse, right along the finishing stretch of the racetrack. Get your Reserved Box Seat tickets today.

Reserved Box Tickets

Dining

Pair the excitement of race day with delicious cuisine under the Twin Spires. This special seating experience includes both indoor and outdoor dining options, each with its own unique ambiance. Explore our collection of elegant dining rooms and purchase your dining tickets today.

Dining Tickets

Private Suites & Rooms

For a more exclusive race day experience, our private suites and rooms give you some of the best views in the venue with first-class hospitality. Choose from indoor suites with private balconies or outdoor suite options to enjoy the action in the style that suits you best. Churchill Downs suites are perfect for groups and give you a private setting to enjoy food, drinks, and the excitement of the races. Learn more about the amenities of our private suites and make your next race day one to remember.

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Group Tickets

Celebrating with a crowd? Purchasing Churchill Downs tickets for large groups or corporate outings is easy with our group ticket option. Simply contact our Group Sales Department at 502.636.4450 or fill out our group ticket form, and our team will help you secure tickets for race day.

Group Ticket Form

Memberships at Churchill Downs

For frequent visitors who want first-class hospitality, Churchill Downs memberships provide exclusive access and amenities throughout the Spring, September, and Fall Meets. We offer several different types of memberships, each with its own amenities. These membership packages include: the Turf Club, Super 7 Race Day Plan, and private suite leases. Find out which membership is right for you, and become an exclusive Churchill Downs member.

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Be a Part of the Tradition. Get Your Tickets Today.

Join generations of racing fans at Churchill Downs and experience live horse racing firsthand. Whether you’re purchasing tickets for Fall Meet or the Kentucky Derby, there’s a seating experience to suit everyone. Explore Churchill Downs ticket options and secure your seat under the Twin Spires. For any questions about ticketing or assistance, contact our team for more ticketing information.

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Kentucky Derby Tickets

Be There for the Run for the Roses®

Don’t miss your chance to witness the crowning of a new champion at the Kentucky Derby. Since 1875, Churchill Downs has hosted racing’s most celebrated weekend and captured fans from around the world. Choose from a variety of seating experiences for the Kentucky Derby and Derby Week from general admission to a private suite, and be a part of the celebration. Purchase your Kentucky Derby tickets today.

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Churchill Downs Ticket FAQs

For more than 150 years, history, tradition, and excitement have come together under the iconic Twin Spires at Churchill Downs. Across our one-mile racetrack, champions have been forged from rising stars to legendary Thoroughbreds whose names are etched in history. Are you unsure which type of ticket you need? Learn more about our racetrack, and what experience fits you best.

Have More Questions?

Churchill Downs ticket prices will vary based on the type of ticket purchased. Ticket prices are also subject to change based on the time of year and the specific event. Explore our different seating experiences to learn more about price and find the seat that’s right for you.

General admission and Reserved Box Seating tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or in person at the clubhouse. For group tickets, please contact our team at 502.636.4450 or fill out our group ticket form.

Yes, parking is included with your ticket purchase. There is plenty of FREE parking at Churchill Downs, and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. View our updated parking maps.

Churchill Downs tickets are non-refundable. Once purchased, they cannot be exchanged or refunded. This policy extends to all ticket types. You can find more information about our ticketing policy here.

Tickets can only be accessed digitally through the Churchill Downs app, your My Churchill Downs account, or Ticketmaster.

Yes, tickets for Churchill Downs race days can be transferred or sold via the Churchill Downs app or your My Churchill Downs account.

If you want to attend a race day with a large group or host a corporate gathering on the track, tickets can be purchased by calling our team at 502.636.4450 or filling out our group ticket form.

Due to the sheer number of people at any given event, Churchill Downs is not able to re-issue lost or forgotten tickets.