Kentucky Derby 152 Tickets Go On Sale to General Public Thursday at Noon
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Sept. 8, 2025) – Tickets for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 2 will go on sale to the public Thursday at noon ET.
Two-day all-inclusive reserved tickets to the 152nd Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby will be available for purchase online, including recent renovations such as the Ford First Turn Reserved seating as well as the Starting Gate Courtyard, both featuring stadium-style seats and easy access for concessions and wagering windows.
Limited premium and luxury dining experiences in select areas – including the Woodford Reserve Paddock Club and Club SI by Sports Illustrated, which both debuted at Derby 150 amid rave reviews – also will be available for purchase by calling the Churchill Downs Premium Sales Department at (502) 636-4447.
Several non-all-inclusive ticket options will be available for purchase, including Infield-only general admission tickets and two-day Infield Final Turn general admission tickets. The Infield Final Turn is a private area that offers food and beverage concessions for purchase, along with private restrooms and wagering windows.
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets by visiting www.KentuckyDerby.com and www.DerbyExperiences.com or by calling (502) 636-4447 to be a part of the Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs also provides the only secure, official resale marketplace to purchase Derby and Oaks tickets via the Churchill Downs Ticketmaster Ticket Exchange on www.KentuckyDerby.com.
About The Kentucky Derby
The $5 million Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Inaugurated in 1875, the legendary 1 1/4-mile race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds is the longest continually held major sporting event in North America and the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown series. Also known as, “The Run for the Roses®” and “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®,” the Kentucky Derby is the most attended horse race in the nation. The 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. For more information, please visit www.KentuckyDerby.com.
About Churchill Downs Racetrack
Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility. www.ChurchillDowns.com.
Media Contacts
Darren Rogers
Senior Director, Communications & Media Services
Churchill Downs Racetrack
Phone: 502-636-4461
Email: [email protected]
