2026 Derby/Oaks Tickets Available Thursday At Noon

Churchill Downs | Coady Media

Tickets for the 152nd running of the GI Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve will go on sale to the public Thursday, Nov. 13 at noon ET, Churchill Downs announced Wednesday.

Two-day all-inclusive reserved tickets to the 152nd GI Longines Kentucky Oaks, held Friday May 1, and Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2, 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, 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 may secure tickets by clicking here or here or by calling (502) 636-4447.

Churchill Downs also provides the only secure, official resale marketplace to purchase Derby and Oaks tickets via the Churchill Downs Ticketmaster Ticket Exchange.

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