General Admission tickets to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks include an Oaks/Derby program and access to the infield, where you can bring your own chair or picnic blanket and watch the races from the world’s largest 4K video board. No access to the Paddock or front side seating areas and IS NOT All-Inclusive of food and beverage. Patrons with General Admission tickets may only enter the facility at the General Admission Gate located on the corner of 4th Street and Central Ave. Select concessions in the Infield accept credit cards and majority accept cash.
ATM's are available throughout the infield but pro tip, bring plenty of cash to avoid lines at peak times. This can help you save time when purchasing items or making bets. Note: due to state law, bets may not be placed using a credit card.
Tickets are less expensive when purchased online, in advance of Kentucky Derby and Oaks days. See General Admission ticket prices below:
Please be aware that there are both single day tickets and 2-Day packages are available. Please be careful when checking out in Ticketmaster.
Two day package offer available for a limited time while supplies last
| Purchase Date | Price |
| Nov. 18 – Dec. 31 at 11:59PM ET | $100 |
| Jan. 1 – Feb 28 at 11:59PM ET | $110 |
| March 1 – April 17 at 11:59PM ET | $120 |
| April 18 - Day Before Oaks Race | $135 |
| Purchase Date | Price |
| Nov. 18 – Dec. 31 at 11:59PM ET | $67 |
| Jan. 1 – Feb 28 at 11:59PM ET | $72 |
| March 1 – April 17 at 11:59PM ET | $77 |
| April 18 – Day Before Event at 11:59PM ET | $82 |
| Day of Event (May 6) | $87 |
| Purchase Date | Price |
| Nov. 18 – Dec. 31 at 11:59PM ET | $47 |
| Jan. 1 – Feb. 28 at 11:59PM ET | $52 |
| March 1 – April 17 at 11:59PM ET | $57 |
| April 18 - Day Before Event at 11:59PM ET | $62 |
| Day of Event (May. 5) | $67 |
There is no track view and no reserved seating for this General Admission ticket; no access to the Paddock or front side seating areas. Ticket is for standing room only in a private area in the Final Turn of the Infield (reduced capacity). Area includes view of the Final Turn and Starting Gate, access to upgraded, air conditioned restrooms, dedicated concessions and mutuel lines.
Children of any age require a ticket. Must enter through the Infield Gate only, located at the corner of 4th street and central avenue. Ticket holders may bring their own collapsible camping chair and/or a 10x10 ground covering only picnic blanket. 2-Day plans include admission to the Infield and Final Turn area and a race day program while supplies last.
General Admission tickets do not include a reserved seat or access to reserved seating areas. Click here to see a full list of items permitted into the facility on Kentucky Derby and Oaks days. General Admission guests are not guaranteed a direct view of the racetrack.
**Prices are subject to change on an annual basis.*