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Kentucky Derby Tickets - Churchill Downs - May 1, 2027

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Kentucky Derby Tickets - Churchill Downs - May 1, 2027

Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Sat, May 1, 2027, 9:00 AM. Tickets from about $130.00.

See 132 tickets from about $130.00 

Prices are per ticket, booking fee included. Tax and any delivery charge are added at checkout, the two charges the FTC fee rule lets a seller show separately.

Choose your seats at Churchill Downs

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Use the interactive Churchill Downs seating chart to see exactly where you would be sitting for Kentucky Derby. About 132 tickets are listed for this date right now, starting about $130.00. Every listing comes from an independent seller who sets their own price, so two seats in the same section can be priced very differently and you will occasionally see an unusually high asking price. Set your budget with the price filter, and weigh a lower-level seat against a better-value one higher up.

Prices in the seat map are per ticket and set by professional resellers, so they can land above or below face value. The booking fee is already included in the listing price. Any applicable tax is added at checkout, and a small number of listings add a delivery charge, so check the order total before you pay. Any "from" figure elsewhere on this page is an estimated starting point drawn from the catalog feed, not an amount you can necessarily buy at. The seat map is what shows real, buyable prices.

Date
VenueChurchill Downs
LocationLouisville, Kentucky
CompetitorKentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby ticket prices at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2027

The cheapest Kentucky Derby seats for May 1, 2027 are around $130.00 each. That is an estimate rather than a ticket you can buy at that exact figure, because sellers reprice constantly. About 132 tickets are listed for this date right now, spread across the Churchill Downs seating chart. Where you sit drives most of the difference, and demand in Louisville, Kentucky moves the whole range. Open the seat map below to see live prices for every section. A booking fee is already in each listing price; any applicable tax is added at checkout, and a small number of listings add a delivery charge.

Prices are set by professional resellers and can be above or below face value. How buying on StubOrder works

How this price has moved

We have 6 price readings for this event going back 48 days. Over that time the lowest listing has ranged from $120.00 to $123.00. It has stayed within a few percent of where it started. At $123.00, our latest reading is the most expensive we have seen.

These readings are the lowest LISTING price before the booking fee; the booking fee, any tax and, on a small number of listings, a delivery charge are all added on top at checkout, so none of these figures is an amount you would pay. They are here to show movement, not totals. Sellers reprice at will, so past movement is a record of what happened, not a prediction of what happens next.

Kentucky Derby plays Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 1, 2027 at 9:00 AM. Use the interactive seat map above to explore the venue, pick a section and row, and compare live prices seat by seat. Resale racing prices are set by sellers and can land above or below face value, so they move with demand.

About Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2027

Kentucky Derby plays Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM. With the show still 7 months out, you have time to weigh seats and prices as more listings post. The cheapest racing listings begin at about $130.00 at the moment; prices are seller-set and shift with demand, so a full section today can open up later. Use the seat map above to explore Churchill Downs section by section, filter by price or quantity, and lock in seats that fit your budget, every order backed by the StubOrder 100% buyer guarantee.

Good to know before you buy

PricesSet by sellers and move with demand. The opponent or act, the date, and the section all affect what you pay, so compare listings before you choose.
DeliveryShown on each listing (mobile transfer, instant download, or shipped hard stock) before you buy.
Getting thereChurchill Downs is in Louisville, Kentucky. View on Google Maps.

New to resale? See how buying on StubOrder works, including delivery, fees, and what happens if an event is rescheduled or canceled.

Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2027

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Traveling to Louisville for this event?

Everything you need around the event itself: where to stay near Churchill Downs, how to get there, and what else is worth doing while you are in town. Hotels are ordered by their real distance from the venue rather than by who paid to sit at the top, and parking and transport for the day are covered on the same page.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kentucky Derby playing anywhere else near Louisville?

Kentucky Derby has 1 more game at Churchill Downs, the next on Friday, April 30, 2027.

Where should I stay for Kentucky Derby?

The nearest rooms are the hotels around Churchill Downs, and the link on this page opens that list already priced for Saturday, May 1. They are ordered by real distance from the venue, and every card shows that distance, so you can weigh walking back afterwards against a cheaper room you would have to drive to.

Where and when is Kentucky Derby?

Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 1, 2027 at 9:00 AM.

How many Kentucky Derby tickets can I buy at once?

Each listing sets the quantities the seller allows, and the quantity menu offers only those options. Open a listing above to see its available quantities.

Should I wait for Kentucky Derby ticket prices to drop?

They can go either way. Of the 824 games we tracked into their final days (October 2 to October 13, 2026), the cheapest ticket was lower by the day of the event than three weeks before for 53%, higher for 25%, and about the same for the rest. This game's cheapest ticket has stayed within a few percent over the 48 days we have tracked it. To catch a drop, set the free price alert on this page and we will email you if it gets cheaper.

Are there hidden fees on Kentucky Derby tickets?

No hidden fees. The price on every listing already includes the booking fee, and each listing's details show the split (for example, ticket $311.00 plus fee $62.20 is $373.20). Only sales tax and, on a small number of listings, a delivery charge are added at checkout, and your full total is shown before you pay.

For Kentucky Derby, can I walk to Churchill Downs from a hotel?

The hotels page for Churchill Downs answers that property by property: every card is labelled walkable, a long walk, or drive or ride, against its real distance from the doors. Worth checking rather than assuming before Saturday, May 1: a downtown arena usually has several hotels within a few blocks, while a stadium off a ring road can have nothing within walking distance at all, and leaving on foot afterwards is usually quicker than queuing for a car or a ride.

Are Kentucky Derby tickets on StubOrder real?

Yes. Every ticket sold through StubOrder is guaranteed authentic and valid for entry, so it will scan, and we take that very seriously. If the venue ever reports a problem with your tickets, the 100% Buyer Guarantee covers you.

How many tickets are listed for Kentucky Derby?

Our latest check counted 132 tickets listed for this game. The seat map above shows every listing available right now, by section.

What happens if Kentucky Derby is canceled?

If this game is permanently canceled, your order is refunded in full under StubOrder's 100% Buyer Guarantee, including the booking fee; only a delivery fee, which few listings carry, is not refunded, and shipped hard-stock tickets may need to be returned first. If it is postponed or rescheduled, your tickets are normally honored for the new date.

How much are Kentucky Derby tickets?

Live prices for Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs are shown in the interactive seat map above. Pick a section to see the tickets available now and their current prices, which are set by sellers and may be above or below face value.

Is StubOrder affiliated with Churchill Downs?

No. StubOrder is an independent resale marketplace, based in Buffalo, New York, and selling tickets since 2006. It is not affiliated with Churchill Downs or Kentucky Derby, or any box office.

When should I book a hotel for Kentucky Derby?

As soon as the tickets are settled. Rooms near Churchill Downs are among the first to go for Saturday, May 1, and what is left tends to cost more the closer it gets. The Hotels near Churchill Downs link on this page opens already set to that night. Each room is labelled free to cancel, non-refundable, or terms shown at checkout, so you can pick a rate you are able to cancel if the plan changes.

Will my seats for Kentucky Derby be together?

Yes. Seats within a single listing are adjacent unless the listing notes say otherwise. If you want aisle seats, look for them in the listing notes when you choose your seats, or at checkout.

How are Kentucky Derby tickets delivered?

Most orders are delivered within a few hours of purchase. Delivery method varies by listing: most listings deliver electronically, by mobile transfer or instant download, and some are shipped as hard stock. Mailed tickets, and mobile tickets that a team or venue releases only closer to the date, take longer: the seller sends them as soon as they can, and they arrive before the event under the 100% Buyer Guarantee. The delivery type is shown on each listing before you buy, and a small number of listings add a delivery charge.