LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tickets for Keeneland’s 2025 Fall Meet go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. Guests will be able to buy tickets in advance through Keeneland’s Official Online Ticket Office. 

What You Need To Know

  • Tickets for Keeneland’s 2025 Fall Meet go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m.

  • Guests will be able to buy tickets in advance through Keeneland’s Official Online Ticket Office 

  • The Fall Meet will be held Oct. 3-25, and fans attending the meet will be among the first to see the initial phase of Keeneland’s new construction upgrades

  • The Hill, Keeneland’s official tailgating area, will also be open Fridays through Sundays during the Fall Meet

The Fall Meet will be held Oct. 3-25, and fans attending the meet will be among the first to see the initial phase of Keeneland’s new construction upgrades, including a reimagined Saddling Paddock.

According to a news release, the new paddock is “designed to elevate the race-day experience.”

Here’s what enhancements guests can expect at the Fall Meet:

  • Centrally located saddling stalls and Saddling Paddock enhancements: Saddling stalls have been repositioned along the east side of the Paddock, giving fans improved visibility of horses and their connections as they prepare for each race.

  • Jockeys Quarters and jockey entry: A new Jockeys Quarters has been constructed beneath the paddock, featuring modernized locker rooms, a fitness area, steam and sauna amenities and other race-day essentials.

  • New East Entrance and East Plaza: The new entrance is framed by Keeneland’s signature limestone and iconic arches. Situated at the end of Keeneland Boulevard next to the historic Sales Pavilion, the East Plaza is a new pedestrian space designed for guests to gather before race days.

  • Widened South and East Entrance walkways: To improve the arrival and departure experience, patron walkways have been expanded within the South and East Entrances.

  • Stakes Winner’s Circle: Formerly known as the Walking Ring, this space has been updated to be a vibrant new focal point in the Saddling Paddock where fans can share in the thrill of victory alongside the winners of graded stakes races. After each graded stakes, winners will return to this area for trophy presentations and celebrations.

Keeneland officials said ticketed dining for the newly constructed Paddock Building will open to guests at a later time.

“At Keeneland, we approach each project deliberately, always striving to create meaningful experiences for our fans and horsemen,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “We are excited to welcome guests for 17 incredible days of racing and to debut the thoughtful first phase of our facility enhancements.”

Public tickets include:

  • Trackside dining rooms (Phoenix Room, Lexington/Kentucky Room, Equestrian Room)

  • Grandstand Reserved Seating

  • General Admission and General Admission Season Passes

The Hill, Keeneland’s official tailgating area, will also be open Fridays through Sundays during the Fall Meet, weather permitting, with such programming as food trucks, racing coverage on a jumbo screen, wagering and more. No ticket or reservations are required to enjoy The Hill. Premium tailgating packages are available on The Hill through RevelXP, offering turnkey tailgating experiences including reserved space, catering and more for groups of any size.