Back in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received the first U.S. patent for the telephone.
The year before, the first Kentucky Derby was held in Louisville.
According to , tickets cost just $1, bets were placed through bookmakers, and women were not encouraged to place bets. NBC Philadelphia.
Now, a century and a half later, “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” will celebrate its 150th anniversary at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4.
The main competitors running at this festival include Sierra Leone, Catching Freedom, Just Touch, Forever Young, and favorite Fierceness.
Best of all, tickets to watch their races are surprisingly cheap.
At the time of this writing, we found some single-day general admission passes for as low as $41, not including the Vivid Seat fee.
Two-day passes start at $129, not including fees.
It’s not as cheap as the 1875 tickets, but at such a reasonable price you’ll probably get a second mint julep once in a while.
Want to go live to the most fun and stylish event of the year?
you are in the right place.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby.
All prices listed above are subject to change.
2024 Kentucky Derby Tickets
Not sure when is the best day to go to Run for the Roses?
Below we have compiled a list of all the cheapest tickets available for all Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby dates.
| Kentucky derby schedule | ticket price start with |
|---|---|
| 2 day ticket From Friday, May 3rd to Saturday, May 4th |
$129 |
| kentucky oaks Friday, May 3rd from 10:30am |
$41 |
| kentucky derby May 4th (Saturday) from 9am |
100 dollars |
(Note: The New York Post has confirmed all prices listed above at the time of publication. All prices are subject to change and include additional charges at checkout). )
Vivid Seats is a certified secondary market ticketing platform and prices may be higher or lower than face value depending on demand.
They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that ensures your transaction is safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered before the event.
Kentucky Derby standings and odds
Ladies and gentlemen, we have racers.
by washington posthere are the odds for the Kentucky Derby field from Rail Out.
No.1 Dornoch (20-1)
2nd place Sierra Leone (3-1)
No.3 Mystic Dan (20-1)
No.4 Catching Freedom (8-1)
No.5 catalyst (30-1)
No.6 Just Steel (20-1)
No.7 Honor Marie (20-1)
No.8 Just a Touch (10-1)
No. 9 Encino (scarred Tuesday)
No.10 TO password (30-1)
No.11 Forever Young (10-1)
No.12 Truck Phantom (20-1)
No. 13 West Saratoga (50-1)
No.14 Endless (30-1)
No. 15 Domestic products (30-1)
No.16 Granmo I (50-1)
No.17 Intensity (5-2)
No.18 Stronghold (20-1)
No.19 Resilience (20-1)
No.20 Society Man (50-1)
No.21 Epic Ride (50-1)
How to watch the Kentucky Derby
Those looking to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby can find all coverage on NBC or USA Network.
Don’t have a TV? The two-day event can also be streamed on NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app, and Peacock.
Massive concert tour in 2024
Live event fans need not worry after the winner is crowned in the derby. There are still plenty of major concerts scheduled for later this year.
Here are five of our favorites you won’t want to miss in the coming months.
• George Strait and Chris Stapleton
• Zach Bryan
• Luke Combs
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•Kenny Chesney
Want to see who else is on tour? Check out our list of the 50 biggest concert tours of 2024 to find the show that’s right for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, live events reporter for the New York Post. Levy stays up-to-date on Broadway openings, sporting events, and other live shows, as well as the latest tour announcements by your favorite musicians and comedians, and finds great ticket prices online. Since taking up the post in 2022, Levy has criticized Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that sales may expire and all prices are subject to change.
