Kentucky Derby 2021: Additional tickets go on sale Friday

New Kentucky Derby 147 ticket inventory options will go on sale to the general public on Friday at noon EDT.

The new two-day Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby ticket options are uncovered reserved bleacher seating in the first turn and uncovered reserved box seating for six in the infield, which will be temporary structures that expand the perimeter of reserved seating opportunities. Additionally, there are a limited number of first-floor grandstand and second-floor grandstand reserved seats available for purchase.

This year, all reserved seats to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks include all-inclusive food, non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages. This change is intended to improve the guest experience by reducing the amount of time spent in line, eliminating the need for cash transactions for food and beverages, and providing the opportunity to try a greater variety of food.

The 147th runnings of the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks and $3 million Kentucky Derby will be held on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, respectively.

As previously announced, Churchill Downs will continue to limit the number of reserved seats to 40 percent to 50 percent of capacity and up to 60 percent in private areas that allow for social distancing. If the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 continue to improve closer to the event date, Churchill Downs will consider the sale of additional reserved seats and general admission tickets in the infield.

Tickets to Churchill Downs Racetrack for all Kentucky Derby Week events are on sale at the Kentucky Derby website.

Guests with tickets who are unable to attend the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks or other events can use the Kentucky Derby Ticket Exchange, the official fan-to-fan resale marketplace and only authorized resale platform, to resell tickets. The exchange allows guests to resell tickets, charge face value or above and guarantee authenticity through Ticketmaster verified tickets.

Notification of the availability of additional tickets to Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks will be made by way of email and social media. Fans are encouraged to subscribe online to the Kentucky Derby’s email distribution list and follow @KentuckyDerby on social media to stay updated on changes to ticket availability.

Churchill Downs ticket options are available for other popular Derby Week events: Opening Night (Saturday, April 24); Dawn at the Downs (Sunday, April 25, and Monday, April 26); Champions Day (Tuesday, April 27); and Thurby (Thursday, April 29).

In addition to Kentucky Derby Week, tickets are on sale for the entire 2021 Spring Meet, which covers 38 dates from April 24 through June 26.

Churchill Downs will continue to rely on proven health and safety protocols and operate within the guidance of state health officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control.