General Admission

General Admission tickets allow access to first floor seating (including the first floor Clubhouse), as well as Sections 115–117 directly in front of the finish line, second level ITW, and the Food Court. All seating in non-reserved areas is first come, first served. Beginning this year, reserved seating on the 100 level has been removed, providing General Admission guests first-come, first-served access to prime viewing areas, including Sections 115–117.

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Starting at
$10 per guest

Amenities

A complimentary race day program is included with a General Admission ticket purchase and may be picked up from any Program Kiosk upon entry, while supplies last.
Food & Beverage Concessions available on the club house concourse or food court
On-Site Parking Access

(see parking information for more details)
Access to restrooms and mutual windows
Please note:

General admission tickets start at $10.00 per adult for Spring, September and Fall Meets.

Children 12 years and younger are complimentary with paying adult (who is at least eighteen (18) years old with a valid ID). Limit two (2) children per paying adult. Additional children will require the purchase of a full price general admission ticket. (This does not apply on Kentucky Derby & Oaks Days).

General admission can be purchased at the clubhouse box office or online.

When you buy your General Admission ticket in advance online, you can avoid the lines and view the ticket on your mobile device for fast entry into the gates.

Senior Discount is available on regular race days during the Spring, September, and Fall Meets, excluding Select and Premium Race Days.

Churchill Downs Community Offers provide special ticket offerings on select racedays for Military members, Veterans, First Responders, Government Employees, Educators, and Military Families.