When Is The Kentucky Derby 2026. It is the first leg of thoroughbred racing’s triple crown and draws over 155,000 fans each year. Visit historic churchill downs home of the kentucky derby.

Attend the 2026 kentucky derby at churchill downs with access from official ticket packages from derby experiences. With a crowd of more than 150,000 people, unparalleled history and tradition and its unique spectacle, the kentucky derby has been described by forbes as one of the ‘greatest bucket.