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If you’re the kind of person who hates rolling the dice on ticket availability, don’t let your chance to snag a seat at the Kentucky Derby come down to the wire.
The 153rd Run for the Roses will take place at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 1, 2027 and now's your chance to grab a ticket. While a pre-sale lottery opened in May for some select areas, Churchill Downs has opened up a new round of ticket sales for select areas of the track.
On June 4 at noon, the track will release a batch of 2027 Kentucky Derby tickets available in two-day seating areas including Infield General Admission, Ford First Turn Reserved, Starting Gate Courtyard and the Homestretch Club. Not every section at the venue is currently up for grabs, but for fans eager to lock in their spot early, this is your moment to move.
And you won't be alone. In 2026, 150,415 fans packed the track for the chance to be part of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”
Here's what to know about tickets for the 2027 Kentucky Derby:
The 2027 Kentucky Derby will be held Saturday, May 1 at Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave., in Louisville, Kentucky.
There are plenty of ways to buy Kentucky Derby tickets, but those interested should check for available tickets through the Kentucky Derby website, which will direct you to kentuckyderby.com, Ticketmaster, Derby Experiences Ticket Package, or by contacting a Kentucky Derby sales representative at [email protected].
You can also check other resale sites like StubHub and SeatGeek to see what price tickets are currently selling. Vivid Seats also sells tickets. In some cases, you may be able to save a few bucks when you use a promo code that some ticket sellers make available to first-time users of the platform.
All reserved seats at the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, held in 2027 on Friday, April 30, include all-inclusive food, nonalcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages.
This change, implemented in 2021, is intended to reduce the amount of time spent in line, eliminating the need for cash transactions for food and beverages and providing the opportunity to try a greater variety of food.
Visit the official Kentucky Derby website before you start your hunt for tickets. The racetrack is a large place with numerous ticket and seating options. You could spend upward of $12,000 for a two-day pass on Millionaires Row or other premium seating options, but more affordable tickets can be found. Some areas will have great views of the racetrack, while in other sections you'll need to watch the races on a video monitor. Some reserved seats are under cover while others are out in the open. Make sure you explore your options before you purchase.
Generally, a reserved seat or box ticket will come with an all-inclusive food and beverage menu along with off-site parking access at the Kentucky Exposition Center, with complimentary shuttle service to Churchill Downs Paddock. Keep in mind that ticket prices vary based on section and row.
Go to kentuckyderby.com/tickets to learn more.
These are the Kentucky Derby seating options currently on sale at kentuckyderby.com:
Infield tickets are the most budget-friendly on race day and grant you access to the grassy field inside the racetrack. This standing-room-only option is an affordable way to be part of the Kentucky Oaks and Derby party.
Spectators spread out blankets and folding chairs and keep track of their bets while watching the races on the Big Board, the world's largest 4K video board. General Admission tickets have no access to the frontside of track and spectators are not guaranteed a direct view of the racetrack. There is no all-inclusive food and beverage or offsite parking included with this ticket.
COST: Starting at $140. The price jumps to $166 on June 5.
Nestled near the iconic Kentucky Derby starting gate, this reserved seating option offers both covered and uncovered padded fold-down stadium-style seating with views of the racetrack. Guests with a Starting Gate Courtyard Reserved Seating ticket have access to the Frontside and Paddock viewing areas of the facility on the first floor for both Oaks and Derby days in addition to all-inclusive food and beverage menu and offsite parking.
COST: Starting at $1,056.
A ticket in the Ford First Turn Reserved Seating section allows guests to enjoy the famous, media-worthy angle of the Kentucky Derby Walkover, where contenders and their connections parade along the track from the barn area to the Paddock prior to the big race.
Guests can enjoy expansive views of the whole track and the twin spires from the second and third level. This two-day package includes all -inclusive food, alcoholic, non alcoholic beverages and off site parking with a shuttle to the track.
COST: Starting at $1,397.
The Homestretch Club offers outdoor eating with excellent views of the track in the key moment of the race as well as the Big Board. Guest also have indoor access to a private club on the first level where you can take a break to place a wager, enjoy the Chef’s Table Buffet, and grab a drink from the 97' bar, the longest bar in Kentucky.
This ticket also includes access to the Clubhouse for additional race viewing options, all inclusive food and beverage and offsite parking to complete this premium hospitality experience.
COST: Starting at $2,092.
Churchill Downs will continue to roll out seating option sales for all sections of the racetrack including premium seating. To receive more information, complete the Churchill Downs Premium Seating Inquiry Form, email the Premium team at [email protected] or call 502-636-4447.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Derby tickets 2027: Cost, seating, infield, Ford First Turn
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The 153rd Run for the Roses will take place at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 1, 2027 and now's your chance to grab a ticket. While a pre-sale lottery opened in May for some select areas, Churchill Downs has opened up a new round of ticket sales for select areas of the track.
On June 4 at noon, the track will release a batch of 2027 Kentucky Derby tickets available in two-day seating areas including Infield General Admission, Ford First Turn Reserved, Starting Gate Courtyard and the Homestretch Club. Not every section at the venue is currently up for grabs, but for fans eager to lock in their spot early, this is your moment to move.
And you won't be alone. In 2026, 150,415 fans packed the track for the chance to be part of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”
Here's what to know about tickets for the 2027 Kentucky Derby:
When is the Kentucky Derby?
The 2027 Kentucky Derby will be held Saturday, May 1 at Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave., in Louisville, Kentucky.
How to get Kentucky Derby tickets
There are plenty of ways to buy Kentucky Derby tickets, but those interested should check for available tickets through the Kentucky Derby website, which will direct you to kentuckyderby.com, Ticketmaster, Derby Experiences Ticket Package, or by contacting a Kentucky Derby sales representative at [email protected].
You can also check other resale sites like StubHub and SeatGeek to see what price tickets are currently selling. Vivid Seats also sells tickets. In some cases, you may be able to save a few bucks when you use a promo code that some ticket sellers make available to first-time users of the platform.
What is the 'all-inclusive' ticket for the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
All reserved seats at the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, held in 2027 on Friday, April 30, include all-inclusive food, nonalcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages.
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This change, implemented in 2021, is intended to reduce the amount of time spent in line, eliminating the need for cash transactions for food and beverages and providing the opportunity to try a greater variety of food.
Where can I sit at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby?
Visit the official Kentucky Derby website before you start your hunt for tickets. The racetrack is a large place with numerous ticket and seating options. You could spend upward of $12,000 for a two-day pass on Millionaires Row or other premium seating options, but more affordable tickets can be found. Some areas will have great views of the racetrack, while in other sections you'll need to watch the races on a video monitor. Some reserved seats are under cover while others are out in the open. Make sure you explore your options before you purchase.
Generally, a reserved seat or box ticket will come with an all-inclusive food and beverage menu along with off-site parking access at the Kentucky Exposition Center, with complimentary shuttle service to Churchill Downs Paddock. Keep in mind that ticket prices vary based on section and row.
Go to kentuckyderby.com/tickets to learn more.
These are the Kentucky Derby seating options currently on sale at kentuckyderby.com:
2027 Kentucky Derby tickets
General admission infield tickets at the Kentucky Derby
Infield tickets are the most budget-friendly on race day and grant you access to the grassy field inside the racetrack. This standing-room-only option is an affordable way to be part of the Kentucky Oaks and Derby party.
Spectators spread out blankets and folding chairs and keep track of their bets while watching the races on the Big Board, the world's largest 4K video board. General Admission tickets have no access to the frontside of track and spectators are not guaranteed a direct view of the racetrack. There is no all-inclusive food and beverage or offsite parking included with this ticket.
COST: Starting at $140. The price jumps to $166 on June 5.
Starting Gate Courtyard Reserved Seating at Churchill Downs
Nestled near the iconic Kentucky Derby starting gate, this reserved seating option offers both covered and uncovered padded fold-down stadium-style seating with views of the racetrack. Guests with a Starting Gate Courtyard Reserved Seating ticket have access to the Frontside and Paddock viewing areas of the facility on the first floor for both Oaks and Derby days in addition to all-inclusive food and beverage menu and offsite parking.
COST: Starting at $1,056.
Ford First Turn Reserved Seating at Churchill Downs
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A ticket in the Ford First Turn Reserved Seating section allows guests to enjoy the famous, media-worthy angle of the Kentucky Derby Walkover, where contenders and their connections parade along the track from the barn area to the Paddock prior to the big race.
Guests can enjoy expansive views of the whole track and the twin spires from the second and third level. This two-day package includes all -inclusive food, alcoholic, non alcoholic beverages and off site parking with a shuttle to the track.
COST: Starting at $1,397.
The Homestretch Club section at Churchill Downs
The Homestretch Club offers outdoor eating with excellent views of the track in the key moment of the race as well as the Big Board. Guest also have indoor access to a private club on the first level where you can take a break to place a wager, enjoy the Chef’s Table Buffet, and grab a drink from the 97' bar, the longest bar in Kentucky.
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This ticket also includes access to the Clubhouse for additional race viewing options, all inclusive food and beverage and offsite parking to complete this premium hospitality experience.
COST: Starting at $2,092.
Can I buy premium seating for the Kentucky Derby 2027?
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Churchill Downs will continue to roll out seating option sales for all sections of the racetrack including premium seating. To receive more information, complete the Churchill Downs Premium Seating Inquiry Form, email the Premium team at [email protected] or call 502-636-4447.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Derby tickets 2027: Cost, seating, infield, Ford First Turn
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