Keeneland Fall Meet tickets go on sale August 20

Pick Pony | Aug. 5, 2024, 12:47 p.m.

Tickets for Keeneland’s 2024 Fall Meet, scheduled for Oct. 4-26, will be available to the public starting Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 9 a.m. ET. You can choose from various ticket options for Dining, Grandstand Reserved Seating, and General Admission. All tickets must be purchased in advance through Keeneland’s Official Online Ticket Office at .

Keeneland has increased the purses for five stakes races during the 2024 Fall Meet by a total of $800,000. This brings the total purse for all 22 stakes races over the 17-day meet to a record-setting $9.85 million. All Fall Meet stakes include KTDF contributions, pending approval from the KHR&GC.

Leading the increases is a $300,000 boost to the Bryan Station (G3), doubling its value to $600,000. Other increases include the Coolmore Turf Mile (G1), up by $250,000 to $1.25 million; the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) Presented by Dixiana, up by $150,000 to $750,000; and two stakes that were upgraded this year: the Bank of America Valley View (G2), increased by $50,000 to $350,000, and the Perryville (G3), raised by $50,000 to $300,000.

The October racing season kicks off with Fall Stars Weekend, offering $5.8 million in stakes purses and featuring eight stakes included in the “Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In.” Winners will earn automatic starting positions and free entry into the 41st Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar.

Keeneland 2024 Fall Meet: Know Before You Purchase

  • Plan ahead: Demand is expected to be high, so fans should browse ticket options, pricing, and the purchase process in advance at .
  • Pre-purchase tickets online: All Dining, Grandstand Reserved Seating, and General Admission tickets must be purchased in advance at  for easy entry and to ensure attendance on preferred dates, as tickets do sell out. Cash and walk-up purchases are not accepted at the main gates on race days. Season passes, offering General Admission throughout the meet, are available for purchase prior to opening day.
  • Check availability during the meet: Keeneland offers a return policy up to 48 hours in advance of race day. Ticket inventory is updated automatically and available for purchase at , so fans should check the site regularly.
  • Parking: All paved parking rows will be for permit parking and handicap accessible parking only. Parking permits will go on sale Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. ET. Free public parking will be available on The Hill and The Meadow.

Ticket pricing for General Admission and Grandstand Reserved Seating for the Fall Meet is as follows:

  • General Admission:
    • Wednesday/Thursday: $7
    • Friday/Saturday/Sunday: $10
    • Fall Stars Weekend: $15
    • Children 12 and under: Free
  • General Admission Fall Meet Season Passes: $50 (available until Oct. 3)
  • Grandstand Reserved Seats:
    • Wednesday/Thursday: $15
    • Friday/Saturday/Sunday: $25
    • Fall Stars Weekend: $30
    • Price includes General Admission

Tailgating on The Hill available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays this fall

No ticket or reservation is required to enjoy a Keeneland race day in this unique setting.

This fall, The Hill is open for tailgating on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the meet. Fans can watch racing and football on a jumbo TV, place bets in a wagering tent, and enjoy live music and food trucks in a lively atmosphere.