Kentucky Derby 2027 Tickets OnSale Now

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When Is the 2027 Kentucky Derby?

The 153rd Kentucky Derby will be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 1, 2027. The Kentucky Oaks will take place on Friday, April 30, 2027. Tickets for both days are on sale now as 2-day packages, starting at $166.

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2027 On-Sale Dates

Kentucky Derby 2027 tickets are released in three stages.

Thursday, October 8, 2026: 2-day packages. The general release of Oaks and Derby 2-day packages opened at noon ET on Ticketmaster and is on sale now.

Thursday, October 26, 2026: single-day tickets for one race day.

Thursday, November 19, 2026: Derby Week tickets for race days from Opening Day on Saturday, April 24, through Thurby on Thursday, April 29. See all Derby Week events.

Reserved stadium-style seating and Turfside Reserved Seating packages purchased through Ticketmaster, also include a Thurby Frontside Walkaround ticket, available through December 31, 2026.

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How To Buy Kentucky Derby 2027 Tickets

Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks 2-day tickets are on sale now on Ticketmaster. General admission areas in the general release are Infield General Admission, Infield Final Turn General Admission, Frontside Plaza Walkaround, and Infield Turf Cabanas. Reserved seating areas are Turfside Reserved Seating, Ford First Turn Reserved Seating, Starting Gate Courtyard Reserved Seating, Victory Run Reserved Seating, Homestretch Club Reserved Seating, First Floor Box Seating, Third Floor Box Seating and Starting Gate Courtyard Rail Boxes.

Select Dining Rooms are also on sale now, including Ford First Turn Club Dining, Champions Balcony & Loge, Plaza Balcony & Loge, Homestretch Rail Lounges, Turf Club Balcony, and Silks Balcony & Loge. Dining tables are sold as a full block of seats.

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Which Seating Option Is Right For You?

There are several ways to experience the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Explore each seating type and find the option that puts you exactly where you want to be on Derby Day.

Reserved Seating: Starting at $859 per guest for both days

Dining Rooms: Starting at $2,133 per guest for both days

Private Suites: Starting at $165,000 per suite

General Admission & Standing Room: Starting at $166 per guest for both days, fees included

To explore seating options, call our ticket sales team at (502) 636-4447 or fill out the form below and we will personally guide you through your options.

 

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Reserved Seating

Starting at $859 per guest for both days.

This seating experience guarantees you have a seat on Derby Day, so you always have a place to return to throughout the day. Both covered and uncovered reserved seating tickets are available in the grandstands and box sections.

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Dining Rooms

Starting at $2,133 per guest for both days.

Pair The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports® with a gourmet meal and unmatched hospitality. With dozens of indoor and outdoor dining rooms, there’s a seating experience suited for everyone. Tickets are available for both premium and luxury dining experiences at Churchill Downs. Dining amenities vary by location, but may feature buffet-style food offerings, all-inclusive food and beverage menu, waitstaffed service, private or cash bars, self-service wagering machines, and live mutuel windows.

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Private Suites

Starting at $165,000 per suite.

This seating experience is best for groups seeking a VIP experience. Our private suites are an exclusive space featuring personal waitstaff, a private bar, fine dining, live mutuel tellers, self-service wagering machines, and exceptional views of the track.

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General Admission & Standing Room

Starting at $166 per guest for both days, fees included.

Want to be right in the heart of all the action? General admission tickets put you in the thick of all the excitement. These tickets are first-come, first-served and guests can choose between Infield general admission tickets, Infield final turn tickets, and frontside Plaza walkaround tickets.

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Group Ticket Sales

Have plans to attend the 2027 Kentucky Derby with a large group? Whether you’re attending with a corporate group or just celebrating with a large gathering of friends and family, our team of representatives can help you find the right seating to accommodate your group and purchase tickets. Contact our ticketing representatives for group sales today.

Kentucky Derby 2027 Tickets FAQs

The 2027 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Derby is traditionally held on the first Saturday in May each year, making it one of the longest continually held sporting events in the United States.

The 2027 Derby will mark the 153rd running of the legendary race known as The Run for the Roses®.

Learn More about the Kentucky Derby

The 153rd Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 1, 2027, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Oaks runs the day before, on Friday, April 30, and Derby Week racing opens Saturday, April 24. Tickets for the Oaks and Derby are on sale now as 2-day packages. Single-day ticket details are on our Kentucky Derby tickets page.

Tickets for the 2027 Kentucky Derby start at $166 per guest for Infield General Admission, fees included, covering both the Oaks and Derby. Per guest, reserved seating starts at $859, dining rooms at $2,133  and Paddock seating at $2,133. Private suites start at $165,000 per suite. Explore our seating experiences to compare every area.

Due to the size of the event, tickets are non-refundable and we do not have the ability to re-issue lost or forgotten tickets. Please note the only authorized place to buy resale tickets or resell Kentucky Derby and Oaks tickets is the Kentucky Derby Ticket Exchange.

Yes, with a Personal Seat License, which gives you the right to buy the same seat location for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks for up to three years. Single-year tickets go on sale months ahead: 2-day packages for the May 1, 2027 Kentucky Derby went on sale Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Every 2027 ticket on sale now is a 2-day package for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, with a raceday program while supplies last. Reserved seating and dining tickets keep the same seat both days and include food, drinks, offsite parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center and a shuttle. Infield General Admission has no reserved seat or included food.

Yes. Packages for the 2027 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby are on sale now on Ticketmaster, covering both days, including Infield General Admission from $166, reserved seating and select dining rooms. Single-day tickets went on sale October 29, 2026, and Derby Week tickets on November 19.

Infield General Admission is the lowest-priced 2027 Kentucky Derby ticket, starting at $166 per guest for both the Oaks and Derby, fees included. It is standing room in the Infield, with no reserved seat and no frontside access. Bring a chair or blanket and watch the races on the Infield's 4K video board.

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