They’re Off! Kentucky Derby 152 Tickets On Sale
America's Longest Continuously Held Major Sporting Event Returns May 2, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 12, 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, November 13 at noon ET.
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 http://www.KentuckyDerby.com and http://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 http://www.KentuckyDerby.com.
Tickets for the Kentucky Derby Festival, the two-week pre-Kentucky Derby party filled with fan and family-friendly events, are also on sale. Highlights include:
* $1 Million Hole-In-One Golf Contest – Thursday, April 9 through Tuesday, April 21
* They’re Off! Luncheon – Friday, April 18
* Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party – Saturday, April 18
* Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront – Thursday, April 23 through Friday, May 1
* L&N Federal Credit Union Great BalloonFest – Thursday, April 23 - Saturday, April 25
* GE Appliances miniMarathon & Marathon – Saturday, April 25
* Pegasus Parade – Sunday, April 26
* Samtec Great Bed Races – Monday, April 27
* WineFest – Tuesday, April 28
* Great Steamboat Race – Wednesday, April 29
* Day at the Downs – Thursday, April 30
Stay tuned for more details about 2026 Derby Festival event dates. For more info, visit KDF.org.
While planning a trip to Louisville, guests can download a copy of Louisville Tourism’s annual Visitor Guide to see the city's top attractions and bourbon distilleries. Visitors also can get additional city attraction, lodging and dining assistance at gotolouisville.com.
