Overview
- ⏱️3 hoursApproximate duration
- 🏟️Colossal sizedVenue capacity is 170,000
Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.
The date of this event is provisional and subject to final confirmation by the organiser. Usually provisional dates do not change but this cannot be guaranteed. If the date of the event does change, it will not affect the validity of any viewing tickets you purchase for the event. If possible, we recommend booking any accommodation and travel/flights on a flexible basis or waiting until the event date is confirmed.
🏟️ Address: Churchill Downs, 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, 40208, United States Directions in Google Maps
When Churchill Downs was originally constructed, it sat on the outskirts of Louisville. Now that the city has grown, the venue sits in a more built-up area and, therefore, parking is either On-Site where possible or in surrounding neighbourhoods with appropriate granted access.
TARC is a public transportation provider in Louisville which operates bus routes. TARC runs to and from the racecourse. Please visit www.ridetarc.org for the latest route information.
Bus and shuttle parking will be available in the Pink Lot on racedays via the Thornberry Ave. entrance. Reserved bus and shuttle parking must be arranged in advance by contacting the Churchill Downs ticket office.
Although train tracks run through Louisville, there is no passenger station in the city.
There are bicycle racks outside Jim Patterson Stadium which is just a 1.2 km (14 min) walk from the racetrack.
Churchill Downs is located close to the University of Louisville meaning that there are plenty of shopping, entertainment, and dining options nearby. Cardinal Stadium is just a 1.8 km (22 min) walk from Churchill Downs for football fans while Jim Patterson Stadium is a 1.2 km (14 min) walk away for baseball fans. For those looking for some culture, the Speed Art Museum is a 2.7 km (32 min) walk away.
Louisville has a wealth of luxury hotels and private accommodations, as well as budget options. However, the city is relatively expensive to visit overall.
Louisville International Airport (SDF) primarily offers flights to and from major US cities including New York, Chicago, LA, and Houston. Therefore, those…
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