Kentucky Derby

KENTUCKY DERBY: RUN FOR THE ROSES®

PRESENTED BY WOODFORD RESERVE

Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD

No other entertainment event is as alluring, captivating, and thrilling as the Kentucky Derby. Call it what you will—the Run for the Roses®, the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®, or America's Race. This year marks the 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby, presented by Woodford Reserve, the first leg of the Triple Crown. More than just a horse race, it’s a tradition steeped in history and held in the heart of America. It’s a way of life, representing the hopes and dreams of millions across the globe.

EVENT DAY DETAILS

KENTUCKY DERBY | SATURDAY, MAY 2

Gates Open: TBD | First Post: TBD

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Where to Watch

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EVENT DAY HIGHLIGHTS

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PARKING INFORMATION

Parking Information for the Kentucky Derby 2027 will be available at a later time

ADA Parking

During Derby Week, onsite parking at Churchill Downs is available for pre-purchase as long as inventory is available. Parking within each reserved lot is first-come, first-served including ADA spaces.  If you do not have pre-purchased parking onsite, the Kentucky Exposition Center will have free parking with free accessible shuttles to the Black Lot outside of the Paddock Gate.

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