2-Day Kentucky Derby Ticket Package

Starting Gate Courtyard

Available

Friday & Saturday

Your Kentucky Derby Seating

Experience the energetic atmosphere at the start of the race and the thrill of the Final Turn up close.

Starting Gate Courtyard: Section(s) 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, or 13
Reserved Stadium-Style Seating
Uncovered or Covered

Select your seating section in the purchasing dropdown below.

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All-Inclusive Concessions

Includes access to the newly renovated 1st-Floor Starting Gate Courtyard amenities, featuring upgraded wagering windows and concessions. Enjoy unlimited traditional Churchill Downs concession options, unique small vendors, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Kentucky Exposition Center Parking

Located near the airport and the University of Louisville, with complimentary round-trip shuttle service to and from Churchill Downs.

VIP Fast Access Pass

Beat the lines and get fast-tracked access into Churchill Downs for premium convenience.

Add Hotels & Transfers

3-Night Hotel Stay: April 29 - May 2
Round Trip Transfers: To/From Churchill Downs

Benefits of booking with Derby Experiences

Seamless, Stress‑Free Planning

Booking everything together means your hotel, transportation, and event tickets are perfectly coordinated.

Guaranteed Convenience & Priority Access

Derby Experiences secures premier hotel locations and reliable transportation routes specifically designed around the event schedule and peak travel times.

Peace of Mind

Bundled packages offer cost savings, plus the confidence of working with one trusted provider. If questions come up, you have one point of contact handling it all.