CHURCHILL DOWNS® RACETRACK

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 Spring Meet!

Get ready for an electrifying night of horse racing as the sun sets and the track comes alive with excitement! Downs After Dark is your ticket to an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling races under the dazzling lights. Learn More!

NEW: Plaza Loge Passport Experience | $99 per ticket
Enjoy premium Plaza Loge seating overlooking the new Paddock, Caribbean-inspired bites, a Signature Old Fashioned, cigar rolling, a custom airbrush hat, and covered box seats for race viewing. Includes exclusive lanyard and skip-the-line perks.

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A day filled with excitement as the thoroughbreds compete in six thrilling stakes races that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Feel the adrenaline, witness the skill, and be part of the racing action that promises to deliver unforgettable moments.

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).
First Responders Day (Thursday, Sept. 11)
College Day (Saturday, Sept. 13)
Stakes Room Brunch (Sundays, Sept. 14, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28)
Senior Day (Friday, Sept. 19)
Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Kickoff (Saturday, Sept. 20)
Family Adventure Day in partnership with Louisville City FC, Racing Louisville and Blessings in a Backpack (Sunday, Sept. 21)
Thoroughbred Aftercare Day (Saturday, Sept. 27)
Ford Day at the Track (Sunday, Sept. 28)

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 and Football Day in the Bluegrass (Saturday, Nov. 29)