Louisville – October 08, 2026 -- Tickets for the 153rd Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks went on sale today at Churchill Downs Racetrack, including a brand-new Infield Turf Cabana option along the turf course.
Infield Turf Cabanas cost $480 per ticket for a two-day package
The covered cabanas seat groups of 12 and offer views of the first turn and the Derby and Oaks walkover. Amenities include executive restroom trailers, concessions and new bar concepts. Food and beverages are sold separately for Infield tickets.
Victory Run Reserved Seating runs $1,632 for the two-day package
This temporary stadium-style seating sits just past the Finish Line with overhead coverage for most of the area. The all-inclusive price covers food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a daily program, off-site parking and shuttle service to the track.
Reserved seating is sold as two-day packages covering both race days
The 153rd Kentucky Oaks runs Friday, April 30, 2027, followed by the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1, 2027. Churchill Downs also expanded its existing Homestretch Club, Turfside Reserved Seating and Infield General Admission offerings for the event.
Sarah Contardo says the new options widen the range of price points
"From the energy of the Infield to the refined feel of reserved seating and premium dining areas, our range of ticket options offers an array of price points and preferences, giving fans the chance to create the Derby experience that's right for them," said Contardo, Senior Vice President of Sales and Strategy for Churchill Downs Racetrack.
Fans can buy tickets through KentuckyDerby.com or Ticketmaster, or by contacting the Churchill Downs Sales Department directly. Packages bundled with hotels and added experiences are sold separately through Derby Experiences, the track's official experience package provider. Churchill Downs also runs an official resale marketplace through its Ticketmaster Ticket Exchange for fans seeking previously purchased tickets.