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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 2026
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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 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
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!
Senior Day | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m.
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!
BELMONT STAKES WATCH PARTY | Saturday June 6 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Watch the 2026 Belmont Stakes the Third Leg of the Triple Crown on the Big Board while enjoying 11 live thoroughbred races every day.
Family Adventure Day | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Family Adventure Day is the perfect event for the entire family to enjoy a day of fun under the Twin Spires. Join us under the iconic Twin Spires for a day of live racing, thrilling action, and over 15 kid-friendly activities.
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet | Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m.
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!
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 | Monday, May 25 & Sunday, 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.
Active-Duty Military or Retired Veterans receive free admission with their Military ID. Learn more
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 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
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 | 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!
Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 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.
Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet | Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m.
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!
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
Stephen Foster Day | Saturday, June 27 | 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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