Arkansas Derby Tickets
Arkansas Derby Race Tickets
Watch your favorite horse as it comes from behind with Arkansas Derby tickets. The three-year-old Thoroughbred horse race the Arkansas Derby is held each year at Oaklawn Park, located in Hot Springs, Ark., each April. The race is currently a Grade I race and is nine furlongs, or 1.18 miles, and is run on dirt.
A Grade I race is the top level of Thoroughbred horse racing in the United States. The Derby became one after Oaklawn Park offered $5 million to a horse that could both of the races run on the track that were graded by the American Graded Stakes Committee, namely the Arkansas Derby and the Rebel Stakes and then win the Kentucky Derby.
The horse Smarty Jones would go on to do just that and collect the $5 million prize. Exposure from Smarty Jones’ performance at the Triple Crown popularized the races at Oak Lawn Park, forcing the American Grade Stakes Committee in 2010 to rate the Arkansas Derby as a Grade I.
Head down to the track this Spring with Arkansas Derby tickets. American Pharoah, who became the 12th horse ever to capture the Triple Crown is the most famous horse to race on the Arkansas Derby. Other famous horses that have gone on to win part of horse racing’s Grand Slam, which includes the Triple Crown, include Curlin, Sunny’s Halo and Smarty Jones.
Arkansas Derby Ticket Prices
Ticket prices will depend on the location and the size of the race. The age and gender of the horses may also be a factor with three-year-old Thoroughbred racing being the most popular.
How much are Arkansas Derby tickets?
Average Price: $225 per ticket
Cheap Ticket Options: Tickets start around $25 for general admission seating at smaller events.
VIP & Hospitality: Premium tickets cost more than $1,400 for a Triple Crown event.
When is the next Arkansas Derby event?
Horse racing is scheduled throughout the year in warmer environments. New events will be added to the schedule above once they are announced.
Where is the next Arkansas Derby event?
The location of the next Arkansas Derby event will be updated as soon as that is revealed.
Is there reserved seating or is it general admission?
Most venues will offer a mix of reserved and general admission seats. If you are looking for affordable GA tickets, they are usually in the grandstands. For an elevated experience, you may consider box seats.
Will I get a refund if Arkansas Derby is canceled or postponed?
If an event is postponed due to inclement weather, your tickets will still work for entry. If it is cancelled you should receive instructions from the venue. All TicketSmarter purchases are covered by our 100% guarantee.
