Tickets Now on Sale for 2023 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita Park

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 4, 2023) — Tickets for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships are on sale now at BreedersCup.com/Tickets. Beginning today, fans can secure their place at the 40th annual running of the international showcase, which will return Nov. 3-4 to Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

Featuring 14 Grade 1 races and $31 million in purses and awards, the 2023 World Championships will entertain fans from around the globe as the sport’s best horses, jockeys, and trainers compete over two days of spectacular racing. Attendees will enjoy outstanding culinary experiences, high fashion, and top entertainment in the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains as the World Championships are held at Santa Anita for a record 11th time.

Fans can purchase tickets online at BreedersCup.com/Tickets or by calling the ticketing office at (859) 514-9428. A range of seating options at various price points are available, including Grandstand Reserved Seating, expanded Clubhouse Box Seating, indoor and outdoor premium dining, and General Admission. Those interested in hosting corporate outings or large groups may register for more information at BreedersCup.com/Groups.

“Santa Anita Park is a special place for the Breeders’ Cup, and we’re excited to have fans join us in returning to this historic track for another incredible two days of international racing,” said Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Drew Fleming. “We are thrilled to celebrate the 40th running of the World Championships at one of the world’s most majestic and picturesque sports venues and are hard at work alongside our partners at Santa Anita to ensure that this year’s running is the best and biggest yet.”

Curtis Stone, a Michelin-starred chef and world-renowned restaurateur, author, media personality, and businessman, will curate exclusive menus for premium dining areas at the 2023 World Championships. Owner of the critically acclaimed Gwen and Maude restaurants in Los Angeles and Georgie in Dallas, Stone will create innovative offerings to be presented to approximately 9,000 guests over the two-day span.

“This is an exciting time for all of us here at Santa Anita,” said Aidan Butler, President, Santa Anita Park and Executive Vice-Chairman, 1/ST Racing & Gaming. “To have been chosen for a record 11th time to host the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 3 and 4 is indeed an honor. On behalf of the management and staff here, along with our horsemen, we look forward to showcasing the superstars of our sport on the world’s biggest stage and at in our opinion, the greatest facility in all of racing. We look forward to again welcoming the world as the Breeders’ Cup celebrates its 40th running.”  

General admission prices start at $50 per person for Friday, Nov. 3, and $75 for Saturday, Nov. 4. Demand is expected to be high, so fans are encouraged to secure their tickets as soon as possible.

In accordance with the longstanding commitment of Breeders’ Cup to delivering a curated and intimate fan experience, and with potential for record-breaking attendance in 2023, Breeders’ Cup and Santa Anita Park officials are working to ensure optimal seating offerings for all attendees, while maintaining an intimate fan experience and ensuring maximum safety and comfort. 

Breeders’ Cup Experiences is the Official Ticket, Hospitality, and Travel Package provider for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita Park. Packages are all-inclusive and provide top-end food and drink, reserved seating, hospitality, and exciting insider experiences. Fans can visit the Breeders’ Cup Experiences website, BreedersCupExperiences.com, for more information.

All on-site parking at Santa Anita will be sold in advance. Pricing ranges from $50 per pass on Friday to $125 per pass on Saturday, depending on the lot location. A dedicated ride-share lot will be available for patrons over the weekend. For more information, please visit BreedersCup.com/Transportation.

About Breeders’ Cup

Breeders’ Cup Limited administers the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing’s year-end Championships, as well as the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: “Win and You’re In,” which provides automatic starting positions into the Championships races through an 80-race series hosted by 11 countries, and also administers the U.S.-based Dirt Dozen Bonus Series. The Breeders’ Cup supports and operates under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), which, for the first time, establishes a national, uniform set of rules applicable to every Thoroughbred racing participant and racetrack. HISA seeks to enhance the safety of both horse and rider and to protect the integrity of the sport to the benefit of all racing participants, fans, and bettors.

The 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, consisting of 14 Grade 1 Championship races, and $31 million in purses and awards, is scheduled to be held Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The Championships will return to the West Coast in 2024 with Del Mar in Del Mar, California, set to host Nov. 1-2. The Championships will be televised live by NBC Sports. Press releases appear on the Breeders’ Cup website, BreedersCup.com. You can also follow the Breeders’ Cup on social media.

About The Stronach Group and 1/ST RACING

The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core. The company's consumer facing brand 1/ST (pronounced "First") powers The Stronach Group's forward-thinking 1/ST RACING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, 1/ST EXPERIENCE, and 1/ST PROPERTIES businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group's continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING drives the best-in-class horse racing operations at the company's premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series, Gulfstream Park West and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course - home of the legendary Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is the newly formed operating group for all of 1/ST's media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, GWS and XBTV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is horse racing's largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. 1/ST PROPERTIES is responsible for the development of the company's live, work and play communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group's commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred horse racing on and off the track. For more information, please visit www.1st.com.