Derby Week Racing

Kentucky Derby week is one of the best times to experience live racing at Churchill Downs. Enjoy live racing beneath the Twin Spires and catch a glimpse as Derby and Oaks contenders visit the Paddock before the big day!

Stakes Race: Kentucky Juvenile

For groups of 24+, please contact group sales at 502-636-4450 or fill out our Group Request Form

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Due to social distancing, General Admission will be sold as a first floor box seat or bleacher seating

Churchill Downs will be open free-of-charge daily from 7-10 a.m. so guests can watch the nation's top 3-year-old Thoroughbreds train toward their engagements in this year's Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Access to Paddock Grill to purchase breakfast.

Race Day Information

Admission includes 1 racing program.


General Admission & First Floor Seating$14
Reserved Seating$36
Reserved Dining$70
Gates Open11:30am
Race 112:46pm
Race 21:16pm
Race 31:49pm
Race 42:17pm
Race 52:48pm
Race 63:17pm
Race 74:34pm
Race 85:01pm
Race 95:30pm
Race 105:58pm

* Complimentary racing program available at entry gates while supplies last.