Tickets for Keeneland’s 2024 Fall Meet, slated for Oct. 4-26, will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 9 a.m. ET. A variety of ticket options for Dining, Grandstand Reserved Seating and General Admission are available, and all tickets must be pre-purchased via Keeneland’s Official Online Ticket Office at tickets.Keeneland.com/racing.

Keeneland has increased the purses for five stakes races during the 2024 Fall Meet by a combined total of $800,000. This brings the total purse for all 22 stakes races held 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.

The increases are led by $300,000 to double the value of the Bryan Station (G3), a race for 3-year-olds at 1 mile on the turf, to $600,000. Also increasing in value are the Coolmore Turf Mile (G1), increased $250,000 to $1.25 million; Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) Presented by Dixiana, increased $150,000 to $750,000; and two stakes that were upgraded this year: the Bank of America Valley View (G2), hiked $50,000 to $350,000, and the Perryville (G3), raised $50,000 to $300,000.

The October racing season opens with Fall Stars Weekend, which offers $5.8 million in stakes purses and features 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 41^st Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar.

“Keeneland’s Fall Meet is a thrilling celebration of Thoroughbred racing’s brightest stars competing at the highest levels of our sport,” said Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin. “With our beautiful fall landscape as the backdrop, the atmosphere at Keeneland creates an experience for our horsemen and fans that is second to none.” 

Keeneland 2024 Fall Meet: Know Before You Purchase

• Plan ahead: Demand is expected to be high, and fans are encouraged to browse ticket options, pricing and the process to purchase in advance on tickets.Keeneland.com/racing.  

• Pre-purchase tickets online: All Dining, Grandstand Reserved Seating and General Admission tickets must be purchased in advance at tickets.Keeneland.com/racing for easy entry and to ensure attendance on preferred dates because tickets do sell out. Cash and walk-up purchases are not accepted at the main gates on race days. Season passes, which offer General Admission throughout the meet, are available for purchase prior to opening day.

• Check availability during the meet: Keeneland offers a return policy of up to 48 hours in advance of race day. Ticket inventory is updated automatically and available for purchase at tickets.Keeneland.com/racing, so fans are encouraged to 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 are as follows:   

• General Admission: Wednesday/Thursday tickets are $7; Friday/Saturday/Sunday tickets are $10; Fall Stars Weekend tickets are $15. Children 12 and under are free. 

• General Admission Fall Meet Season Passes: $50. Passes are pre-sold until Oct. 3.  

• Grandstand Reserved Seats: Wednesday/Thursday seats are $15; Friday/Saturday/Sunday seats are $25; Fall Stars Weekend seats are $30. Price includes General Admission. 

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

No ticket or reservation is required to experience 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 via a jumbo TV and place their bets in a wagering tent while live music and food trucks create a festive atmosphere. 

For those who want to elevate their experience, Keeneland has partnered with RevelXP to offer tailgate packages for groups of any size. Whether a party of 10 or 750, RevelXP can organize your tailgate by furnishing a designated tent, catering, amenities and more. Visit Keeneland.com/tailgating for full details. 

Additionally, simulcast wagering on Keeneland’s Fall Meet is available at Red Mile, where admission and parking are free.