Starting Gate Courtyard
Reserved Seating & General Admission
Nestled near the iconic Kentucky Derby starting gate, our Starting Gate Courtyard Reserved Seating offers a variety of new, comfortable seating options. Enjoy both covered and uncovered padded fold-down stadium-style seating that provides spectacular views of the racetrack, ensuring you won't miss a moment of the action.
Starting at
$169 per seat (*)
(*) For both covered and uncovered sections. Subject to availability.
Open Dates currently: Thurby, May 1
Amenities
Elevated Social Environment
Experience an updated and upscale ambiance on the first floor, perfect for socializing and enjoying the day's events.
Premium Finishes
Admire the refined finishes throughout the Grandstand, adding a touch of elegance to your Derby experience.
Location
Grandstand Club Seating has both covered and uncovered options in an open-air setting overlooking the dirt and turf racetracks, close to the Starting Gate and looking down the Homestretch.
All-Inclusive Food and Beverage Menu
(Including beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic options and concessions)
Off-Site Parking Access
(At the Kentucky Exposition Center, with complimentary shuttle service to Churchill Downs)
Programs included at the gates upon entry for each guest
Official Kentucky Derby Collection
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