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  • OPENING DAY | Churchill Downs

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    Opening Day centers around family-friendly fun for the entire community. Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Gates Open: 11:30 a.m. | First Race: 12:45 p.m. Kentucky Derby Week begins here. Celebrate the 152nd Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks post-position draws at Churchill Downs Opening Day, a day to honor old traditions and spark new ones. Opening […]

  • WINSDAY | Great Thrills for the Greater Good

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, local nonprofit organizations will be invited to fundraise and highlight the work they do to make Louisville a more vibrant place to live, work and play. By purchasing Winsday tickets through a registered nonprofit, guests will directly contribute to these vital agencies, with a portion of each […]

  • THURBY | Presented by Old Forester

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    In partnership with the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, Churchill Downs will transform into a vibrant display of the state’s rich heritage. Delve into Kentucky’s storied past and lively present with engaging photo ops and experiences that capture the essence of our rich culture. A must-attend for history buffs, music lovers, and racing enthusiasts alike, this […]

  • Kentucky Oaks

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    The Longines Kentucky Oaks, now celebrating its 152nd running, is America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies. Held each year the day before the Kentucky Derby, the Oaks offers a $1.5 million purse and awards the winner the iconic ‘Lilies for the Fillies’ garland. As one of the longest-running sporting events in U.S. history, the Oaks […]

  • Kentucky Derby | The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®

    Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    KENTUCKY DERBY: RUN FOR THE ROSES® PRESENTED BY WOODFORD RESERVE Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Gates Open: 9 a.m. ET | First Race: 11:00 a.m. ET No other entertainment event is as alluring, captivating, and thrilling as the Kentucky Derby. Call it what you will—the Run for the Roses®, the Most Exciting Two Minutes in […]