Ticket prices for the 2025 Kentucky Derby vary widely depending on the type of admission and seating chosen:
- The cheapest general admission (Infield GA) tickets start around $120 to $160, allowing access to the infield area with views of the large video board but not guaranteed track views
- Infield Final Turn General Admission tickets, which offer a standing-room-only private area with a view of the Final Turn and Starting Gate, start at about $366
- Frontside Plaza Walkaround tickets, which include standing room and premium amenities but no direct track views, start at $666
- Reserved seating options range significantly:
- First Turn Reserved Seating starts at approximately $1,396.
- Clubhouse Box Seating begins at about $1,765.
- Homestretch Club Reserved Seating starts at around $2,075.
- Premium reserved seats like Starting Gate Courtyard start near $970, while Starting Gate Rail Box seats can go above $2,100
- VIP and luxury options, including private suites and dining experiences, can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with some suites starting at $135,000
- On secondary marketplaces like Vivid Seats, ticket prices start around $136, with average prices much higher, reflecting demand and premium seating
Overall, Kentucky Derby tickets range from around $120 for basic general admission up to over $2,000 for premium reserved seats, with luxury suites costing substantially more