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2026 Fall Meet Tickets Available Now!

Experience the excitement of racing at Churchill Downs during the 2026  Fall Meet. From crisp fall afternoons beneath the Twin Spires to thrilling stretch runs and memorable race day traditions, every visit offers a uniquely Churchill Downs experience.

Explore available Fall Meet ticket options below, or connect with our team to start planning your day at the track.

Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Senior Day, Churchill Downs invites guests 60 and older to enjoy lunch on Millionaires' Row for only $50. Learn more!

This Veterans Day, we celebrate and honor America’s service men and women for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to sacrifice for the common good. Active members and veterans of the military are invited to enjoy a day at the races.

Celebrate the heart and hustle of Thoroughbred racing at the 28th running of the Claiming Crown. This special event honors the sport’s hardest-working horses and offers thrilling, competitive racing with full fields and high-stakes action. With contenders from coast to coast and stories fans can truly connect with, it's a must-attend day for racing enthusiasts. Don’t miss your chance to witness the grit, glory, and greatness of the Claiming Crown!

Get into the holiday spirit at Churchill Downs! Join us for a festive afternoon filled with story time with Mrs. Claus, holiday crafts for kids, and a special visit from Santa himself. Bring your little ones and make memories that’ll last all season long. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Churchill Downs four times Saturday, November 14, Sunday, November 15, Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28.

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the track with 6 exciting Stakes races, including up and coming Kentucky Derby hopefuls.

Come out to the track for exciting live races including The Clark (GII) presented by Norton Healthcare.

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With more than 70 plus live racing days throughout the year, check out all opportunities you have to watch the thrills of live racing. Plus, opportunities to get tours of the facility, watch horse racing via simulcast or bet at our Race & Sports Book.

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Latest News October 29, 2026

Churchill Downs News Release: Single-Day Kentucky Derby, Oaks General Admission On Sale Today at Noon

Single day general admission tickets for the 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve and Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs will be available for purchase Thursday (today) at 12 p.m. ET.
 
Derby and Oaks general admission...

Stakes Recap October 25, 2026

Churchill Downs Opening Day Stakes Recaps: Jas Edges Staunch in Grade III, $195,000 Street Sense; Wharfie Rallies from Last to Win $190,000 Rags to Riches

Red Lane Thoroughbreds LLC’s Jas put away front-running favorite Card Man leaving the far turn and turned back a formidable stretch rally by Staunch to narrowly win Sunday’s 14th running of the $195,000 Street Sense (Grade III) – the featured event...

Stakes Advance November 1, 2026

Churchill Downs News Release and Stakes Advances: Sycamore Winner Lambeth Shortens Up for $300,000 River City; Baffert's Multiple Stakes Winner Greenwich Village Returns to Dirt for $300,000 Bet On Sunshine

Carl R. Moore Management’s Grade II Sycamore winner Lambeth leads an accomplished field of eight turf specialists entered in the 47th running of the $300,000 River City (Grade III), part of a stakes doubleheader on Saturday’s 11-race card at Churchill...

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