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Horse racing has a storied history dating back to the chariots in Ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the Greek Olympics and Panhellenic Games. The Kentucky Derby is one of the highlights of modern horse racing. It is held on the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course and Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park make up the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. 

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Get your best hat ready to buy Churchill Downs tickets today! Churchill Downs Incorporated is the parent company of Churchill Downs. The company has grown from one racetrack in Louisville, to a large company with multiple racetracks, casinos, and the premier online wagering company. Churchill Downs is home to the Kentucky Derby, which is the first race in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. This race is followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. TicketSmarter is the Official Ticket Resale Marketplace of the Preakness. TicketSmarter has the best tickets for you to choose from, with a variety of seats to choose from our easy to use interactive seating chart makes it simple. Purchase your Churchill Downs tickets now, and come down to the track at 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40215.

Churchill Downs Seating Chart

Where are the best seats at Churchill Downs? The Mansion an 8000 Square foot indoor lounge, with 2000 square feet of prime outdoor viewing space. If The Mansion doesn’t fit your budget, the Millionaires Row should meet your needs, as this was considered the most exclusive club until The Mansion opened in 2014. If you are wanting to sit outside and enjoy the race from the stands you can find the best seats for this exciting event with our easy to use and interactive event calendar shown above. We want you to enjoy the ease of your ticket buying experience. Our convenient delivery options make it easy to instantly download your tickets or have them transferred to you.

Churchill Downs Schedule

If the Kentucky Derby is not what you were looking for, Churchill Downs has other live events for you to attend. The day prior to the Derby, the Kentucky Oaks is held. This features gender specific 3-year-old females on a 1 1/8 miles long track. Racing tickets are easy to find when you buy them from TicketSmarter. With you in mind, we have made it very easy to navigate and find the best seats and the best date or dates for you.

How much are Churchill Downs tickets?

Ticket prices will fluctuate depending on the event and where your seats are located. On average, the cost to attend a live event at Churchill Downs is $1985.93. Seats located in the back of the venue are always the cheapest option and can cost as low as $70.88 a ticket. Premium seating with unobstructed views of the event can go for as high as $166500.00 for a seat near the action.

How many events are coming to Churchill Downs?

Churchill Downs has 9 exciting live events scheduled.

Who is playing at Churchill Downs?

Derby Week: Opening Night and Kentucky Derby are scheduled to come to the Churchill Downs.

Derby Week: Opening Night Churchill Downs tickets April 26th, 2025 at 5:00pm

  • TicketSmarter has 0 Derby Week: Opening Night tickets listed from $0 - $0. The average ticket price to attend this event is $0.

Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs tickets May 3rd, 2025 at 8:00am

  • A ticket to this thrilling live event averages at $2679.93, but range between $96.19 - $166500.00. Secure your place to this event today because there are only 2498 Kentucky Derby tickets still listed for this event.

What time does Churchill Downs open?

The Churchill Downs doors usually open 45 minutes before the event on April 26th, 2025 at 5:00pm. Guests should arrive at the venue 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking near the venue.

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Churchill Downs Upcoming Events

Date
Event
# of Tickets Available
Lowest Ticket Price
Average Ticket Price
May 2, 2025 6:00AM
737
$178.61
$2579.55
May 2, 2025 8:00AM
1735
$70.88
$698.32
May 3, 2025 8:00AM
2498
$96.19
$2679.93