Churchill Downs Racetrack

Churchill Downs Racetrack is a horse racing complex that spans 147 acres, located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky. Our most significant structure - the Twin Spires is an architectural feature which sits atop the grandstand and has become the universally recognized symbol for Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, known to be the most exciting two minutes in sports. We attract record-breaking crowds of more than 170,000. 

Our Racetrack is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated. We currently hold the record for the longest-running, continuous sporting event in the United States. 

Our current amenities include private luxury sites, integrated simulcast areas, permanent, bright light fixtures for nighttime races, and the Big Board - the world’s largest 4k resolution video screen (171 feet wide by 90 feet tall).

The team at Churchill Downs works year-round to deliver an inspiring and world-class event to thousands of fans, but also to provide the safest racing environment each and every day. We are proud of the enduring legacy of the Kentucky Derby and these magnificent horses are central to its iconic appeal. 

Our parent company Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”, NASDAQ: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for nearly 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. www.churchilldownsincorporated.com. 

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work! We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

We invite you to explore our exciting Churchill Downs Racetrack careers.

We offer exceptional employee benefits and many opportunities for advancement within our CDI corporation!

Grow with our company! Churchill Downs Racetrack will be undergoing three major expansion projects coming over the next three years. The first project is the Homestretch Club which will add 3,250 all-inclusive seats:

• 30 Trackside Lounges along the rail for up to 200 guests offering a “courtside seat” experience
• 66 Terraced Dining Tables for up to 440 guests creating covered outdoor dining
• 2,610 Stadium Club seats providing a cushioned, comfortable and upgraded experience
• 5 private VIP Hospitality Lounges for up to 60 guests

The second project is the Turn 1 Experience, which will include:

• 5,100 Covered Stadium Seats
• 50,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled Hospitality Venue that includes reserved dining room tables for up to 2,000 guests with an adjacent trackside Viewing Terrace
• 2 Concourses to allow for better guest circulation and additional customer amenities for stadium seat-ticketed guests, creating a convenient place for socializing with outdoor racetrack view
  The cost of this project is $90 million and it is scheduled to be completed for Derby 149 in 2023.

The final project is the Paddock Area Redesign. Churchill plans to transform the existing Paddock area. This project is still early in the design phase. The track hopes the new design will reduce congestion by improving the flow of guests through the Paddock and Plaza areas. The final project is set to debut in 2024 for Derby 150.