Twilight Thursdays | September Meet

Twilight Thursdays – September Meet

Thursdays, September 10, 17, 24

Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m.

Spend Thursday evening at Churchill Downs with live Thoroughbred racing during the 2026 September Meet. Twilight Thursdays return September 10, 17 and 24 with gates opening at 4 p.m. and the first race at 5 p.m. Enjoy $2 select domestic beer track-wide, $8 select cocktails, live music and local food at one of Louisville’s most iconic destinations.

Ticket Options Available Now:

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College Student Discount

Calling all students! Get your tickets early and receive discounted General Admission or Reserved Box seating for all three Twilight Thursdays in September (must purchase in advance through FEVO | Valid .edu email address is required for purchase and ticket delivery)

September 10 | Buy Now

September 17 | Buy Now

September 24 | Buy Now

Event Details:

• $2 select domestic beer
  • Location: All GA Concessions Bars + Turf Club/Roses/Boxes, Finish Line Suites, Triple Crown Room, Champions/Gold Room
• $8 select cocktails
  • Location: 1st & 2nd Floor Paddock Bars
• Live music | Location: 2nd Floor Paddock Terrace
  • Sept 10: TBA
  • Sept 17: TBA
  • Sept 24: TBA
• Local Food Vendors | Location: 2nd Floor Paddock Terrace
  • Sept 10: CASK Southern Kitchen & Bar, Parlor Pizza, Big Nita's Cheesecakes
  • Sept 17: TBA
  • Sept 24: TBA
• Trackside Smokehouse | Location: 1st Floor Near Paddock Gate
• Burritos & Gelato | Location: Champions Overlook Concessions

Event Information:

Sept. 10 | Equine Scholar Night

• VIP Networking Ticket Package (Limit 200 | Must be purchased in advance with valid .edu email address) | Buy Now
  • Plaza Balcony Access | Experience a front-row view of the jockeys' walk to the Paddock before each race.
  • Complimentary Mocktail
  • Churchill Downs T-Shirt
  • Mix and mingle with members of Ed Brown Society, KTA, KHBPA, and more!
• KTA/KHBPA College Scholarships (2nd Floor Paddock Terrace): Enter on-site for your chance to win a $6,000 college scholarship! One winner will be selected in partnership with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) and the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association (KHBPA)(Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university | Must be present to win)
• College Student Tickets ($8 GA Admission/$15.95 Reserved Seating with valid .edu email address | Must be purchased in advance)
  • Buy Now

Sept. 17 | Greek Night

• Greeks Pack the Track: The Fraternity and Sorority with the most tickets sold through either of the below links will each receive a $2,000 donation to their philanthropy.
  • Buy Now
• Additional prizes to the winning organizations from Red Bull

Sept. 24 | Twilight Thursday

• College Student Tickets ($8 GA Admission/$15.95 Reserved Seating with valid .edu email address | Must be purchased in advance)
  • Buy Now
• KTA/KHBPA College Scholarships (2nd Floor Paddock Terrace): Enter on-site for your chance to win a $6,000 college scholarship! One winner will be selected in partnership with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) and the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association (KHBPA). (Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university | Must be present to win)
• Spin to Win (2nd Floor Paddock Terrace) Enter to win exclusive Churchill Downs merchandise and prizes!

Gates & Post Times

Twilight Thursdays | September 10, 17, 24 | Gates Open 4 p.m.

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Travel & Parking

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