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With more than 70 plus live racing days throughout the year, check out all opportunities you have to watch the thrills of live racing. Plus, opportunities to get tours of the facility, watch horse racing via simulcast.
June 2025
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Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
BELMONT STAKES WATCH PARTY | Saturday June 7 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Watch the 2025 Belmont Stakes the Third Leg of the Triple Crown on the Big Board while enjoying 11 live thoroughbred races every day.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Military Appreciation Day: Flag Day | Saturday, June 14 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
It’s Military Appreciation Day at the track, a day filled with gratitude, remembrance, and thrilling horse racing action.
We proudly celebrate and honor America’s servicemen and women for their unwavering patriotism, dedication to our country, and sacrifice for the greater good. This Military Appreciation Day, we also commemorate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. Be sure to stop by the U.S. Army’s table to learn more about their work and how you can connect with their mission.
Active-Duty Military or Retired Veterans receive free admission with their Military ID
Father's Day | Sunday, June 15 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Join us for Father's Day at Churchill Downs, where tradition meets excitement, and dads are celebrated in true racing style!
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Teacher Appreciation Day | Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m. | Chef's Table TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Teacher Appreciation Day, Churchill Downs invites local educators to enjoy Millionaires' Row for only $45. Learn more!
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Downs After Dark: A Caribbean Night at the Races | Gates Open 5 p.m. | First Race 6 p.m.
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.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Stephen Foster Day | Saturday, June 28 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
A day filled with excitement as the thoroughbreds compete in 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.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
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Churchill Downs Seating Experiences
A day filled with excitement as the thoroughbreds compete in six thrilling stakes races that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Kentucky Derby 150 Top Two Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone Clash With Grade I Winners Hit Show, Mindframe in Star-Studded $1 Million Stephen Foster. Feel the adrenaline, witness the skill, and be part of the racing action that promises to deliver unforgettable moments.
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