Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs Home of the Kentucky Derby! The racetrack occupies 147 acres, featuring a one-mile dirt, oval racetrack and a seven furlong turf race course.
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Known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts Thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky during three race meets in the Spring, September, and the Fall. Thoroughbred racing, the Kentucky Derby, and the Kentucky Oaks have run continuously at Churchill Downs Racetrack since 1875. In addition, Churchill Downs Racetrack has hosted the Breeders

’ Cup World Championship eight times. Over the course of three centuries, the track has completed several massive renovation projects to modernize its venerable grandstand and clubhouse and to accommodate its more than 165,000 guests on Kentucky Derby Day. Modernization projects have included the construction of private luxury suites and integrated simulcast areas, the installation of permanent lights to operate night-time race programs, and building The Big Board – the world’s largest 4k video screen. The Twin Spires that sit atop the grandstands remain the most recognizable architectural feature of Churchill Downs and serve as a symbol of the racetrack. The spires were designed by architect Joseph Dominic Baldez and were built in 1895 – they shine across the world’s most legendary racetrack each night.

Smile! We race this week! 😆
09/08/2026

Smile! We race this week! 😆

🍻 Cheers to $2 Beers Track-Wide! 🏇September & Fall Meet are bringing more racing, more specials, and more reasons to joi...
09/07/2026

🍻 Cheers to $2 Beers Track-Wide! 🏇
September & Fall Meet are bringing more racing, more specials, and more reasons to join us at the track!

A few highlights:

🍺 Twilight Thursday - Sept. 10, 17 & 24: Live racing, music, $2 select domestic beers, $8 cocktails & local food favorites.

🚑 First Responders Day - Sept. 11: Special ticket offers for first responders.

🥂 Stakes Room Brunch - Sept. 13, 20 & 27: Sunday brunch + live racing.

🎉 Senior Day - Sept. 18: $7 General Admission for guests 60+.

🍺 Downs After Dark: Oktoberfest - Sept. 19: Racing, live music, Biergarten, German-inspired food & Oktoberfest fun.

Plus, check out the limited Prost & Smokehaus Bundle - $79 GA or $67 Reserved/Loge.

🏇 Fall Meet is calling. See you at the track: https://www.ticketmaster.com/churchill-downs-september-racing-tickets/artist/2140641?CAMEFROM=CFC_CHDOWNS_SOCIAL_SOCIAL_SEPT2026

09/07/2026

In case you needed to brush up on your wagering skills… consider this your refresher. 👀

Racing returns to Churchill Downs this Thursday! Who’s ready for another great season under the Twin Spires?

09/07/2026

Race days are back this week! Which event are you most excited for this season? 👇

We're just days away from our first week of September racing at Churchill Downs!Which race days are you most looking for...
09/06/2026

We're just days away from our first week of September racing at Churchill Downs!

Which race days are you most looking forward to?

🍺 Twilight Thursdays
🌹 Road to Kentucky Derby Kickoff
🌚 Downs After Dark

09/04/2026

Some local food favorites will be joining us this meet for Twilight Thursdays... Any guesses who it is? 👀👇

Happy September 1st to all those who celebrate!And if you don’t, you should, because September means the gates are open,...
09/01/2026

Happy September 1st to all those who celebrate!

And if you don’t, you should, because September means the gates are open, the horses are back, and race days are officially back in action at Churchill Downs for the Fall Meet.

Comment who you'll be at the races with this month 👇

09/01/2026

Fan Memory: Tell us about your favorite memory at Churchill Downs.

Congratulations to the connections of Leading Change on his Travers Stakes (GI) win. 👉Throwback to his debut win at Chur...
08/30/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Leading Change on his Travers Stakes (GI) win.

👉Throwback to his debut win at Churchill Downs this past June.

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