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The $6,000,000 Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year. - Challenge Series
TV Schedule
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Full Schedule
82 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 June 7
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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.
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News & Press Releases
- May 18, 2018
Nuevo Maestro (CHI) Leads Gran Premio Club Hipico Falabella in Chile on Monday for Automatic Berth into Breeders' Cup Mile
May 10, 2018Breeders' Cup Introduces New Championship Lineup Featuring All Two-Year-Old Races On "Futures Stars Friday"
Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff and Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile moved to Saturday's program.
May 9, 2018Sky Sports Racing and Breeders' Cup Enter Exclusive UK & Ireland Rights Partnership for 2018-2020
At The Races (“ATR”) will broadcast the 2018 edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships exclusively live in the UK and Ireland, it was announced today.
May 2, 2018Sinfonia Fantastica (ARG) Wins Gran Premio Criadores in Argentina and Gains Automatic Berth Into Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff
A good filly over turf, Sinfonía Fantástica (ARG) ran her best race ever on dirt to took the Group 1 Gran Premio Criadores (2000 meters) for fillies and mares, at Palermo Racecourse in Argentina.
April 27, 2018Winner of Tuesday's Gran Premio Criadores at Palermo in Argentina Gains Automatic Berth into Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff
First of Five Breeders’ Cup Challenge races to be run in South America this year.
April 25, 2018Breeders' Cup, Louisville Visual Art and Churchill Downs Announce Official Artist Program for 2018 World Championships
New competition seeks local creative talent in Louisville to create official Breeders’ Cup artwork.
April 18, 201818 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series Features 82 Races in 12 Countries Awarding Automatic Berths, Travel and Paid Entry Fees Into World Championships
This year’s series, which includes 66 Grade/Group 1 events, will have at least 49 Challenge races held in the U.S. and Canada and 33 races to be run outside of North America.