CHURCHILL DOWNS® RACETRACK

The 14-date September Meet is scheduled for Sept. 11-28

September Meet highlights include:

Twilight Thursdays featuring $2 select domestic beer, live music, and food trucks (Thursdays, Sept. 11, Sept. 18 and Sept. 25).
Stakes Room Brunch (Sundays, Sept. 14, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28)
Senior Day (Friday, Sept. 19)
Family Adventure Day in partnership with Louisville City FC and Blessings in a Backpack (Sunday, Sept. 21)
Thoroughbred Aftercare Day (Saturday, Sept. 27)
Ford Day at the Track (Sunday, Sept. 28)

Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the September Meet!

NEW: College students can purchase half-priced General Admission tickets ($5), valid on September Twilight Thursdays. Students must enter a .edu email address to gain access to the offer. Students can also present their student ID at the Paddock box office to get the deal the day of the event. Buy Now>

Join us for Aftercare Day at Churchill Downs, where we celebrate the incredible organizations dedicated to caring for our equine athletes after retirement. Discover their stories and learn how they continue to support these champions beyond the finish line.

It's a day to honor their legacy and the people who ensure their well-being long after their racing days.

The 26-day Fall Meet is scheduled for Oct. 26-Nov. 30.

Fall Meet highlights include:

Trick or Treat at the Track and Stars of Tomorrow I (Sunday, Oct. 26)
Stakes Room Brunch (Sundays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23 and Nov. 30)
Breeders’ Cup Watch Party (Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1)
Senior Day (Wednesday, Nov. 5)
Military Appreciation Day presented by Coca-Cola (Sunday, Nov. 9)
Family Photos at the Track (Sunday, Nov. 16)
Senior Day (Wednesday, Nov. 19)
Thanksgiving Weekend (Thursday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 30)
The Clark presented by Norton Healthcare (Friday, Nov. 28)
Stars of Tomorrow II (Saturday, Nov. 29)

Enjoy a thrilling day of racing under the iconic Twin Spires and over 15 kid-friendly activities. Suitable for children under 12, this event promises festive fun and delightful surprises for everyone!

Watch the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on the Big Board while enjoying 10 live thoroughbred races every day.

Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Senior Day, Churchill Downs invites guests 60 and older to enjoy lunch on Millionaires' Row for only $45. Learn more!

This Veterans Day, we celebrate and honor America’s service men and women for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to sacrifice for the common good. Active members and veterans of the military are invited to enjoy a day at the races.

Celebrate the heart and hustle of Thoroughbred racing at the 27th running of the Claiming Crown. This special event honors the sport’s hardest-working horses and offers thrilling, competitive racing with full fields and high-stakes action. With contenders from coast to coast and stories fans can truly connect with, it's a must-attend day for racing enthusiasts. Don’t miss your chance to witness the grit, glory, and greatness of the Claiming Crown!

Celebrate Thanksgiving in unforgettable style at Churchill Downs! Kick off the holiday with a day full of thrilling races, delicious food, and quality time with loved ones at one of our most iconic events of the year.