Nov. 5 & 6 | Del Mar
Nov. 5 & 6 | Del Mar
- Races
Longines Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year.Future Stars Friday, November 5
- Challenge Series
TV Schedule
Don't miss a minute of the action. Coverage of the 2021 Challenge Series will be provided by NBC Sports.
It Just Means More
With races selected worldwide in every Championship division, owning a Breeders’ Cup nominated runner is more important than ever. - BCBC
- Plan Your Visit
How to Get Here
As the world’s greatest converge on Del Mar, here are some helpful tips for finding your way here.
Parking & Transportation
Here's everything you need to know about Parking & Transportation to Del Mar. - 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. - Tickets
- Tickets
Reserved Seating
Experience all the action from open-air stadium-style reserved seats, or interior climate-controlled seating. - About
What is Breeders' Cup?
Each racing season ends with just one finish line: the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Global Competition
The Breeders' Cup attracts competition from around the globe including the top talent from 6 continents and over 16 countries.
Father of the Cup
Thirty seven years ago the visionary John Gaines hatched a plan. His vision? The Breeders’ Cup World Championships. - News
A Message for Our Fans
To our loyal Breeders’ Cup fans,
I’m delighted to share with you today that tickets for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar will go on sale to the public on Friday, July 16 at Noon ET / 9:00 a.m. PT. We will be announcing more information, such as seating options and ticket pricing, early next month. Needless to say, the health and safety of our fans, athletes, participants, and everyone in attendance continues to be our top priority. We are working closely with Del Mar and local and state health officials to ensure we can deliver a safe, and spectacular, experience for all.
After making the difficult but necessary decision to proceed without fans in attendance at Keeneland in 2020, we are eager to welcome our fans back to the World Championships on November 5-6 in sunny California at Del Mar – Where the Turf Meets the Surf. This will be just the second time in history that Del Mar will host the Breeders’ Cup and we cannot wait to showcase the best horses, trainers, and jockeys from around the world at this beautiful venue.
Following all the hardship endured by the racing community and people around the world throughout the pandemic, we hope the World Championships serves as an opportunity to come together once again and enjoy our majestic sport.
Thank you for your ongoing and steadfast support, particularly throughout the last year. Fans like you are the heartbeat of our sport and all of us at Breeders’ Cup look forward to a great event at Del Mar in November, and a bright future ahead.
In gratitude,
Drew Fleming
President & CEO