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- Races
The $6,000,000 Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year.Saturday, November 3
Friday, November 2
- Challenge Series
TV Schedule
Don't miss a minute of the action. View the TV schedule and add it to your calendar to be notified about each upcoming NBC Sports broadcast.
Full Schedule
85 races in 12 countries. View the entire 2018 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series schedule.
It Just Means More
With races selected worldwide in every Championship division, owning a Breeders’ Cup nominated runner is more important than ever. - BCBC
Read the Official Rules
View the complete details of how to play and prize information in the rules. - History & Tradition
Hall of Champions
Since 1984, the world's finest thoroughbreds have competed in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for a place in history.
Event by Year
See everything from race replays to handle and weather from every Championship since 1984.
Breeding & Nominations
The breeding industry is the cornerstone of the Breeders’ Cup program, the very foundation of our Championships and Challenge series. - Plan Your Visit
How to Get Here
As the world’s greatest converge on Louisville and Churchill Downs, here are some helpful tips for finding your way there.
Parking & Transportation
You must have an official, pre-paid parking pass to park at Churchill Downs. Here's everything you need to know. - Tickets
Dining Options
A variety of premium dining experiences are available providing you and your guests with a world-class, memorable experience.
Reserved and Box Seating
All reserved seating offers unforgettable views of the stretch run and is conveniently located to wagering facilities, restrooms, concessions and bar service.
General Admission
General admission tickets allow access to first floor levels of the clubhouse and grandstand area.
Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets to the 2018 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs on November 2 & 3 are on sale now!
2018 Challenge Series
Watch the drama unfold as the world’s top thoroughbreds battle it out in the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win & You’re In™ for a starting spot in the 2018 Breeders’ Cup.
Shop
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Official Mobile App
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News & Press Releases
July 7, 2018Statement from Breeders’ Cup Limited on the Passing of Pam Blatz-Murff
Statement from Breeders’ Cup Limited
July 7, 2018Limousine Liberal Topples G2 Belmont Sprint Championship
Courtesy of Curtis Kalleward of the Racing Dudes
July 6, 2018Betting the Belmont Sprint Championship with TwinSpires
Courtesy of James Scully of TwinSpires.com
July 5, 2018Road to the Breeders’ Cup: Sprint Qualifier Headlines Stars & Stripes Card
After a pre-holiday weekend which saw two horses earn qualifying berths to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, the upcoming weekend’s slate of stakes races officially only features one Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” race but still could have major implications in determining the top contenders for several Breeders’ Cup races.
- July 5, 2018
Nomination Discounts for Breeders' Cup Horses of Racing Age Ends July 15
Owners of horses of racing age currently not nominated to the Breeders’ Cup program can nominate their runners at discounted rates on or before Sunday, July 15 for competition in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Nov. 2-3 at Churchill Downs.
July 5, 2018Whitmore Ready for Big Race in Belmont Sprint Championship
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” Series is off to Belmont Park this Saturday for the Grade 2, $350,000 Belmont Sprint Championship; the race is a Breeders' Cup qualifier for the TwinSpires Sprint.