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2026 Kentucky Derby Tickets on Sale Nov. 13 at Noon ET

The 2026 race will be run on Saturday, May 2.

Horses race into the first turn in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

Horses race into the first turn in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

Lexington Herald-Leader

Tickets for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 2 will go on sale to the public Thursday at noon ET.

Two-day all-inclusive reserved tickets to the 152nd Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby will be available for purchase online, including recent renovations such as the Ford First Turn Reserved seating as well as the Starting Gate Courtyard, both featuring stadium-style seats and easy access for concessions and wagering windows.

Limited premium and luxury dining experiences in select areas—including the Woodford Reserve Paddock Club and Club SI by Sports Illustrated, which both debuted at Derby 150 amid rave reviews— also will be available for purchase by calling the Churchill Downs Premium Sales Department at (502) 636-4447.

Several non-all-inclusive ticket options will be available for purchase, including Infield-only general admission tickets and two-day Infield Final Turn general admission tickets. The Infield Final Turn is a private area that offers food and beverage concessions for purchase, along with private restrooms and wagering windows.

Fans are encouraged to secure tickets by visiting www.KentuckyDerby.com and www.DerbyExperiences.com or by calling (502) 636-4447 to be a part of the Kentucky Derby. 

Churchill Downs also provides the only secure, official resale marketplace to purchase Derby and Oaks tickets via the Churchill Downs Ticketmaster Ticket Exchange on www.KentuckyDerby.com.
 

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