USDLast verified: October 21, 2026, on the Breeders' Cup parking and plan-your-visit pages, Lextran and Keeneland listed under Sources.
Short answer. Breeders' Cup parking at Keeneland is prepaid only, and you cannot buy a pass on event days. The Hill, the on-site lot, costs $55 on Friday, $85 on Saturday or $140 for both days. The Blue Grass Airport Park & Ride costs $40, $60 or $100 and runs a free shuttle. The Breeders' Cup is October 30 and 31, 2026, and accessible parking is already sold out for both days.
Breeders' Cup parking options and prices
| Option | Friday, Oct. 30 | Saturday, Oct. 31 | Two days | How you get in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill (on-site grass lot) | $55 | $85 | $140 | Complimentary shuttle to the admission gates |
| Blue Grass Airport Park & Ride | $40 | $60 | $100 | Complimentary shuttle, about 5 to 7 minutes; walking to the venue is not permitted |
| Downtown Shuttle (per person) | $20 | $40 | $60 | About 20 minutes from West Short Street near North Upper Street; needs a Breeders' Cup ticket; downtown parking is separate |
| Lextran city bus | $1 each way | $1 each way | From the Downtown Transit Center; exact change, the operators cannot make change |
"Advance purchase is required for all parking. Parking passes will NOT be sold on-site on event days." Passes are digital and required for each vehicle.
Gate times
| Day | Parking opens | Admission opens | First post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 30 | 9:00 a.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. ET | 11:55 a.m. ET; first Breeders' Cup race 2:55 p.m. ET |
| Saturday, October 31 | 8:30 a.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. ET | 11:15 a.m. ET; first Breeders' Cup race 1:10 p.m. ET |
The first Park & Ride shuttle leaves at 9:15 a.m. on Friday and 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, and return shuttles run until up to 90 minutes after the last race.
Rideshare and accessible parking
- Uber, Lyft and taxis: "All rideshare vehicles will utilize a dedicated rideshare lot accessed via Gate 1, located at the intersection of Versailles Road and Man O' War Boulevard."
- Accessible parking: available on site with a pre-paid official pass and a valid ADA hangtag or state-issued ADA plate. The Breeders' Cup says "ADA parking is sold out for both days."
- Road closures: we found no official 2026 closure notice for Versailles Road or Man o' War Boulevard. Check Keeneland and the Lexington police before you leave.
Disclosure: ParkingAccess doesn't sell Breeders' Cup parking. Prices on this page are the Breeders' Cup's own.
Sources
All checked October 21, 2026.
- Breeders' Cup, Parking and Transportation: prices, prepaid rule, rideshare lot, ADA
- Breeders' Cup, Plan Your Visit: gate times and post times
- Lextran, Breeders' Cup shuttle: $1 each way
- Keeneland, Plan Your Day: Shuttle Depot and permit parking