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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.Friday, November 2
- Contenders
Classic
View this year's contenders for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, the defining event of the international racing season.
Mile
The world’s best grass milers compete in this race around two turns on the turf course for horses 3-years-old and older.
Longines Distaff
The Longines Distaff brings together the best female dirt horses for a championship showdown at 1 1/8 miles on the main track. - 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 Champions For Charity
Reserve your limited-edition, commemorative D. Wayne Lukas bottle(s) today by making a donation to support Old Friends and Kentucky Derby Museum.
The Mansion
Experience the Breeders' Cup like no one else has before. Introducing The Mansion, the ultimate luxury experience at Churchill Downs.
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
- August 20, 2018
Breeders' Cup World Championships Announces Impressive Roster of Top Culinary Talent for 2018 Event
August 20, 2018Accelerate gives Sadler first Pacific Classic victory in dominant performance
Accelerate pummeled his rivals and then kicked sand in their faces as he rolled to a 12 1/2-length victory in the track’s major race for older horses, adding to a summer of success for the barn that included Catalina Cruiser’s win in the San Diego and Yuvetsi’s upset in the Rancho Bernardo.
August 18, 2018Accelerate Gains Automatic Berth into Breeders' Cup Classic Following Runaway Victory in TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar
Accelerate, the 2-5 favorite, shot to the lead with three-eights-of a mile remaining and romped home to a 12 ½-length victory over Pavel in the 1 ¼ mile, $1million TVG Pacific Classic (G1).
August 18, 2018Accelerate Cruises in G1 TVG Pacific Classic
Hronis Racing’s Accelerate repaid all supporters that made him the prohibitive 2/5 favorite on Saturday when he cruised to a double-digit-length triumph in the Grade 1, $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic Stakes at Del Mar.
August 18, 2018Fashion Business Destroys Field in G2 Del Mar Handicap
A masterful ride from leading rider Flavien Prat was the difference-maker for Little Red Feather Racing and Marsha Naify’s Fashion Business as he completely destroyed his 11 foes in Saturday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Del Mar Handicap.
August 18, 2018Del Mar Handicap Win Puts Fashion Business (GB) On Track for Breeders' Cup Turf
A bold move by jockey Flavien Prat in the final half-mile of Saturday’s Grade 2 Del Mar Handicap put Fashion Business in the winner’s circle of a stakes for the first time – and on schedule for a start in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 3.
August 17, 2018Breeders' Cup Announces Host Sites for 2019, 2020, and 2021 World Championships
Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, today announced host sites for the upcoming 2019, 2020, and 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.