If you're reading this, you're probably interested in attending the Kentucky Derby®.
But there's a lot to know before making that final purchasing decision. Most importantly, what's the difference between an Official Ticket Package for the Kentucky Derby and a general admission ticket.
Here, we break down what you can get with each to help make your decision a little bit easier.
Derby Experiences Official Ticket Package
Multiple Seating Options
An Official Ticket Package offers you the most versatility when deciding what seating section to pick at Churchill Downs® for the Kentucky Derby.
Derby Experiences offers tickets throughout the Grandstand, Courtyard, and Clubhouse sections of Churchill Downs, as well as the Premium seating sections.
This versatility when choosing seats lets you experience the Derby in the way you prefer, whether that's with open-air, covered, or indoor seating options.
Hospitality Venues throughout Churchill Downs
Hospitality has completely changed the way that the Kentucky Derby is experienced, and Official Ticket Packages are the easiest way to secure your access to the best hospitality at Churchill Downs.
Derby Experiences hosts several private hospitality spaces — Aristides Lounge and Affirmed Lounge.
But you're not limited to just those options. Derby Experiences also allows you to buy into Premium hospitality spaces like the Trophy Room, Millionaire's Row, the Derby Room, Homestretch Club, and much more.
Fast Access Lane Entrance
It should go without saying that with 160,000 attendees, things can get a little hectic at Churchill Downs during Derby weekend. You can ease the stress of your initial entry through the gates of Churchill Downs with Fast Access Lane entry, which comes with every Official Ticket Package from Derby Experiences.
Transportation Options
With an Official Ticket Package, Derby Experiences can arrange your transportation to and from Churchill Downs on the days of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks®.
Multiple types of transportation are available, including motor coach, private vehicle, or semi-private.
Official Ticket Packages let you branch out from just Churchill Downs on Derby weekend. Every Official Ticket Package comes with the option to add select tours to your order to round out your time in Louisville.
Here are some sample tour options:
- Horse Country Tour
- Churchill Downs Backstretch Tour
- The Best of Kentucky Tour
- Bourbon Country Tour
The Kentucky Derby plays host to some of the biggest parties of the year. And most importantly, you can get access to the best parties through an Official Ticket Package.
Taste of Derby
Where: Kentucky International Convention Center
Fillies & Lilies Party
Where: Kentucky Derby Museum
Winner's Party
Where: Kentucky Derby Museum
Early Access to Tickets
Finally, we arrive at one of the most convincing reasons that an Official Ticket Package may be for you.
Packages go on sale immediately after the conclusion of the previous year's Derby, meaning that you have a full calendar year to buy. For reference, general admission tickets for the Kentucky Derby don't go on sale until late Fall.
See available packages below:
Kentucky Derby Official Ticket Packages
