2-Day Kentucky Derby Ticket Package

Plaza Balcony

Available

Friday & Saturday

Your Kentucky Derby Seat & View

Enjoy a luxurious vantage point overlooking the iconic Paddock area.

Paddock East: 2nd-Floor
Reserved Table Seating
Covered, Open-air Venue
3rd-Floor Clubhouse Race Viewing

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Plaza Balcony Hospitality

Exclusive Access

The Plaza Balcony is a covered, open-air venue with assigned table seating for relaxing while enjoying a 2nd-Floor view of Paddock East. Known as one of the best outdoor spaces at the track, this full-service hospitality venue is the perfect place to retreat between races and watch as jockeys walk through this space on their way to the Paddock.

Jockey Walkthrough

Experience the Jockey Walkthrough up close, where the Jockeys will pass right by Plaza Balcony as they take the stairs down from their locker room directly into the Paddock to get ready for the upcoming race!

Gourmet Chef's Table Food Buffets

Enjoy an enhanced selection of gourmet food offerings, with two chef-curated food menus served day and night. Indulge in a wide variety of elevated appetizers, mains, desserts, and more throughout both Oaks & Derby Days.
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Premium Open Bar

Savor Mint Juleps, Oaks Lilys, top-shelf liquor, beer, wine, soft drinks & coffee.
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Dedicated Wagering Stations

Place bets at self-serve wagering stations located within the venue.

Closed-Circuit Live TV Coverage

Watch all the racing action from inside with constant Live TV Coverage.

3rd-Floor Walk-Arounds

Witness 2-Days of race action from the aisles of the 3rd-Floor Clubhouse at the legendary Churchill Downs racetrack.
Please note: This ticket offers unreserved, standing room-only access.

All-Inclusive Concessions

Includes access to 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.