Spring Meet

'Run for the Roses Package' – Your All-Access GA Pass for Derby Week! Experience the thrill of Derby Week with our brand-new General Admission 'Run for the Roses Package'! This exclusive offer includes GA tickets to all six of Churchill Downs’ most exciting events:

• Opening Night
• 502'sDay
• Winsday
• Thurby
• Kentucky Oaks
• Kentucky Derby

Celebrate the full Derby Week experience for $268. Whether you're a local tradition-keeper or a first-time visitor, this package is your ticket to unforgettable racing moments all week long. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today and run for the roses with us!

Opening Night | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD

Celebrate the 152nd Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks post-position draws and more! Details coming soon!

Dawn at the Downs is a cherished tradition for both Louisvillians and visitors alike. Racing fans gather to watch Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders during their morning workouts, all while selecting their favorites for the weekend's races.

Thursday April 24th-Wednesday April 30th
Time: 6:45 a.m. ET to 10:00 a.m. ET

Dawn at the Downs Dining
April 27th and 28th | 6:45 a.m. ET to 10 a.m ET

502'sDay | Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD

502’sDay returns for another year! More details to come!

Winsday | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.

New for 2025 Winsday debuts as a day to shine the spotlight on Louisville’s robust nonprofit community.

Presented by Resolute Racing and in partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, local nonprofit organizations will be invited to fundraise and highlight the work they do to make Louisville a more vibrant place to live, work and play. By purchasing Winsday tickets through a registered nonprofit, guests will directly contribute to these vital agencies, with a portion of each ticket sale benefiting their incredible work.

Be a part of something bigger, support the community, and enjoy a day at the races!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 | Gates Open: TBD | First Race TBD

Presented by Old Forester join us for a day immersed in the true spirit of the Bluegrass State.

The Longines Kentucky Oaks, now celebrating its 151st running, is America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies. Held each year the day before the Kentucky Derby, the Oaks offers a $1.5 million purse and awards the winner the iconic 'Lilies for the Fillies' garland. As one of the longest-running sporting events in U.S. history, the Oaks is steeped in tradition and meaning. Oaks Day is also a celebration of breast cancer awareness, with fans embracing the 'Pink Out' tradition by wearing shades of pink to honor this meaningful cause.

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 151st 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.