Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs, located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a Thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby annually. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year. Churchill Downs has also hosted the renowned Breeders' Cup on nine occasions, most recently in 2018. Churchill Downs Incorporated owns and operates the racetrack. The capacity of Churchill Downs is 120,000. Live Thoroughbred horse racing in the spring/summer & fall, including Saturday night races under the lights. Private event space available year-round for meetings and special events. Group packages offered for "Day at the Races" during Spring, Summer and Fall meets. Our historic facility is the perfect place to host your event and provide your guests with an experience they are sure to remember.
Total Square Footage: 47190
Meeting Spaces
Aristides Garden
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 200 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 250 | 0 sq ft |
Aristides Lounge
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 1500 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 125 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 500 | 0 sq ft |
Director's Room
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 100 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 250 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 60 | 0 sq ft |
Directors Balcony
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 130 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 100 | 0 sq ft |
Grand Foyer
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 100 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 180 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 80 | 0 sq ft |
Grand Stand Pavilion
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 200 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 250 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 80 | 0 sq ft |
Infield
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 10000 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 145 | 0 sq ft |
Jockey Club Balcony
- Area: 2,340
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 150 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 125 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 100 | 0 sq ft |
Jockey Club Grand Foyer
- Area: 3,600
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 400 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 575 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 250 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 40 | 0 sq ft |
Jockey Club Suites
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 1000 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 50 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 70 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 40 | 0 sq ft |
Millionaire's Row 4
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 1000 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 840 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 350 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 250 | 0 sq ft |
Millionaire's Row 6
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 1000 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 575 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 90 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 50 | 0 sq ft |
Millionaires Row 4 & Skye 5
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 2000 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 1200 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 24 | 0 sq ft |
Oaks Room
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 100 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 400 | 0 sq ft |
Oaks Room
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 80 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 100 | 0 sq ft |
Paddock Balcony
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 10000 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 180 | 0 sq ft |
Plaza Balcony
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 100 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 60 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 210 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 100 | 0 sq ft |
Plaza Courtyard
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 800 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 425 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 600 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 300 | 0 sq ft |
Rooftop Garden
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 500 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 390 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 350 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 20 | 0 sq ft |
Roses Lounge
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 500 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 24 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 125 | 0 sq ft |
Stakes Balcony
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 100 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 120 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 24 | 0 sq ft |
Stakes Parlor
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 145 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 500 | 0 sq ft |
Stakes Room
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Theater | 100 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 550 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 150 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 80 | 0 sq ft |
Stakes Tavern
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 230 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 175 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 24 | 0 sq ft |
Stakes Veranda
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 100 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 180 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 125 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 84 | 0 sq ft |
Starting Gate Dining & Suites
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 350 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 192 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 350 | 0 sq ft |
Starting Gate Dining Room
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 192 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 600 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 210 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 100 | 0 sq ft |
Starting Gate Floor
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 350 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 700 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 42 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 20 | 0 sq ft |
Triple Crown Ballroom
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 390 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 500 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 250 | 0 sq ft |
Triple Crown Room
- Area: 5,230
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 600 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 390 | 0 sq ft |
Trophy Room
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 2000 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 320 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 350 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 20 | 0 sq ft |
Turf Club
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 1500 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 1000 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 20 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 42 | 0 sq ft |
Turf Club & Roses Lounge
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 1500 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 1000 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 125 | 0 sq ft |
Turf Club Dining Room
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 350 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 700 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 141 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 198 | 0 sq ft |
Wicker Garden & Lounge
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 130 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 100 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 145 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 125 | 0 sq ft |
Winner's Circle Suites & Courtyard
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Theater | 350 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 125 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 24 | 0 sq ft |
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