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General Info 
- Everyone, regardless of age, must present a ticket for entry.
- There are six floors of seating at Churchill Downs, not including the infield. The first floor contains Clubhouse, Grandstand and Grandstand Terrace seating. The second floor (mezzanine) contains Clubhouse and Grandstand seating. The third floor also contains Clubhouse and Grandstand seating, as well as the Turf Club, Interior Premium Boxes and the Matt Winn Room. The fourth and sixth floors consist of Millionaire's Row and the Skye Terraces, and the fifth floor includes Luxury Suites and more Skye Terraces.
- The Infield is mostly general admission access, but there are two sections of seating: sections 10 and 12, known as Infield Bleacher Seats.
- The first floor includes sections 111 - 128. Clubhouse seating runs from sections 111 - 118, and Grandstand seating runs from sections 119 - 128. Inside the 1st Floor Clubhouse you will find pari-mutuel windows, a bank, restrooms, first aid and the Churchill Downs Store.
- The second floor includes sections 218 - 225, and section 212. Clubhouse seating consists of sections 212, 218 and 220, and Grandstand seating runs from sections 221 - 225. Inside the 2nd Floor Clubhouse you will find pari-mutuel windows, restrooms, the Trackside Cafe, the Champions and Silks Lounges, the Gold Room and Trackside at Churchill, which is similar to a sports book.
- The third floor includes sections 312 - 325. Clubhouse seating runs from sections 312 - 321, and Grandstand seating runs from sections 322 - 325. Inside the 3rd Floor Clubhouse you will find the Matt Winn Room, Interior Premium Boxes, the Turf Club, pari-mutuel windows, restrooms, concessions and an ATM.
- The fourth floor includes Skye Terrace sections 412 - 414, as well as a Clubhouse. Inside of the 4th Floor Clubhouse you will find Millionaire's Row, the Turf Club Lounge, the Aristides, Stakes and Directors Rooms, an outdoor balcony, restrooms, pari-mutuel windows, an ATM and a concierge.
- The fifth floor includes Skye Terrace sections 513 and 514. The 5th Floor Clubhouse includes the Finish Line Suites, the Trophy Room, an outdoor balcony, pari-mutuel windows, restrooms, an ATM and a suite concierge.
- The sixth floor includes Skye Terrace sections 613 and 614. Inside the 6th Floor Clubhouse you will find another Millionaire's Row, the Gold Room 6, an outdoor balcony, pari-mutuel windows, restrooms, an ATM and concessions.
- Almost all of the reserved seating at Churchill Downs requires business casual attire. Jeans, shorts and track shoes are not allowed.
Seating Made Simple
Hottest Seats - Millionaire's Row, Turf Club, Interior Premium Boxes, Jockey Club Suites, Finish Line Suites, and any other seat available on the fourth, fifth, and sixth floors.
Great Seats - 3rd Floor Clubhouse seats, sections 312 - 321, 2nd Floor Clubhouse seats, sections 212, 218 and 220, and the Trackside Village.
Good Seats - 3rd Floor Grandstand seats, sections 322 - 325, 2nd Floor Grandstand seats, sections 221 - 225, and 1st Floor Clubhouse seats, sections 111 - 118.
Economy Seats - 1st Floor Grandstand seats, sections 119 - 128.
Sixth, Fifth, & Fourth Floors
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Millionaire's Row
One of the swankiest places to sit at Churchill Downs, Millionaire's Row covers most of the fourth and sixth floors. Consisting of tables that seat eight, there is access to a full bar, gourmet menu, pari-mutuel betting windows, a number of overhead televisions and your own personal server. If watching the race on a television screen isn't your thing, make your way out to the tiered balcony for a great overhead view of the track. Millionaire's Row is also best known for celebrity spotting, so if bumping into the likes of Smokey Robinson and Jack Nicholson is your thing, then definitely head here!
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Skye Terrace
Enjoy many of the same amenities as Millionaire's Row in the Skye Terraces, which can be found on the fourth, fifth, and sixth floor clubhouses. Wait service is included at your reserved table, with food and drinks coming from the same menu as Millionaire's Row. The view from your table is probably not the best, but standing room only access is available to the outdoor balconies, Millionaire's Row, or near the 3rd Floor Clubhouse Box seats.
Oaks, Derby, and Triple Crown Rooms
More exclusive dining rooms are found in Suite Level, behind the Jockey Club Suites. All three rooms include wait service for the bar and buffet, and have pari-mutuel windows available for wagering. The Oaks and Derby Rooms are found on the fourth floor, and the Triple Crown Room on the fifth floor, but you will want to move out to your respective balcony for the best views of the track.
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Gold Room
For those who are serious about handicapping and betting, the place to go is the Gold Room. Located next to Millionaire's Row in the 6th Floor Clubhouse, the Gold Room offers private booths with betting screens and wait service from a full bar and menu. You also have access to tiered seating on the 6th Floor balcony or standing room only near the 3rd Floor Clubhouse Box seats. Serious bettors need only apply!
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Finish Line Suites
These private suites in the 5th Floor Clubhouse boast some of the best views of Churchill Downs. Positioned between the winner's circle and the finish line, each suite has it's own bathroom, private balcony, wait service, food, buffet, and access to pari-mutuel windows. If you're looking to entertain some very important clients or just catch a race in style, this is the way to go.
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Trophy Room
Designed to entertain corporate clients, the Trophy Room offers the best in entertaining. It is located in the 5th Floor Clubhouse, behind the Finish Line Suites, and offer a top shelf open bar, complimentary buffet, self-betting machines and pari-mutuel windows. This room has no view of the track, so you will have to move to the outdoor balcony to catch the race.
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Aristides and Stakes Rooms
Inside the 4th Floor Clubhouse you will find the Aristides and Stakes Rooms. Intended to entertain large corporations throughout the year, these premium dining rooms are generally catered at no extra cost, though you will need to call our office to confirm. There are also pari-mutuel betting windows located just outside these rooms. However, you will need to watch the races from the outside balcony if your table is not by the windows.
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Third Floor
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Turf Club
Another one of the more exclusive areas to sit is the Turf Club. Located in the 3rd Floor Clubhouse, you will find more reserved tables, with the best views in the first three rows. All tables include wait service with either a menu or buffet meal, but you will have to pay for drinks. The tables in the first three rows even include your own betting screen, so you don't even have to leave your table to wager at the pari-mutuel windows. These tables are by far the some of the best seats in the house, and it's another prime area to catch your favorite celebrities for a picture.
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Interior Premium Boxes
Also located in the 3rd Floor Clubhouse are the indoor, climate-controlled Interior Premium Boxes. As the name suggests, these are box seats that are enclosed behind glass and include betting screens, in-seat wait service and access to the first three levels of the Clubhouse. But you probably won't want to leave the relaxing atmosphere and ease of these seats!
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Matt Winn Room
Like the Aristides and Stakes Rooms, the Matt Winn Room is a first-class private dining room found in the 3rd Floor Clubhouse. Unfortunately, there is no real view from this room, so you need to watch the race on the many provided televisions, or move to the standing room only areas around the 3rd Floor Clubhouse or Grandstand seats.
Second Floor, First Floor, Villages and Infield
Silks and Champions Lounges
Tucked into the busy 2nd Floor Clubhouse are Silks and Champions Rooms. Both rooms include a bar and buffet and access to the Clubhouse and Grandstands, where you will want to move for the race as there is no view of the track from these rooms. Keep in mind, the Champions Room is also a smoking lounge, so you will want to avoid this area if that is not your preference.
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Trackside Village
This glass-enclosed, two story building found on the famous Turn 1 boasts panoramic views of the track and grandstands. Best for corporate hospitality, the Trackside Village offers an open bar and complimentary buffet, numerous television screens, self-betting machines and pari-mutuel windows. There is also a sizable second floor patio with umbrella tables that are available to purchase.
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Marquee Village
Behind Trackside Village is found the large, private Marquee Village. A world in itself, the Village offers chalets with complimentary buffet and open bar, pari-mutuel windows, television, an outdoor patio with umbrella tables and restrooms located throughout the area. However, there is no view or access to the track, so you will need additional seats in order to see the races live.
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Clubhouse Seating
Located on the first through third floors, sections 312 - 321, 212 - 220, and 111 - 118. These seats are the best bang for your buck, as many amenities are available here that are not available in the Grandstand seats. Here you have access to upscale concessions like food courts and bars, as well as pari-mutuel windows, self-betting machines and guest services. The best seats here are the third floor club box seats in row D or higher. Sitting in these seats gets you in-seat wait service and self-betting machines in your box, giving you no reason to even leave your seat!
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Grandstand Seating
For the budget-minded types, stick to the Grandstands on the first through third floors, sections 322 - 325, 221 - 225, and 119 - 128. There are no special amenities here, but you still have nice views of the front stretch down to the finish line, and access to concessions and pari-mutuel windows.
Suites
Jockey Club Suites
Jockey Club Suites are located in a separate building from the main Clubhouse, known as the Suite Level, above the first, second and third floor grandstand seats. Taking up the fourth, fifth and sixth floors of the Suite Level, these full-catered suites offer an open bar and buffet, as well as spectacular views of Churchill Downs. A private balcony with tiered seating is also available if your table is not close to the windows.
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Finish Line Suites
These private suites in the 5th Floor Clubhouse boast some of the best views of Churchill Downs. Positioned between the winner's circle and the finish line, each suite has it's own bathroom, private balcony, wait service, food, buffet, and access to pari-mutuel windows. If you're looking to entertain some very important clients or just catch a race in style, this is the way to go.
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Infield Suites
These private suites in the infield boast have some of the best views of Churchill Downs as well. Positioned between the 4th turn and the finish line, each suite has it's own bathroom, private balcony, wait service, food, buffet, and access to pari-mutuel windows. Perfect for entertaining your important clients or just catch a race in style. Excellent views of the turf races. There is also a sizable second floor covered patio with access included in the price.
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