Get Your Tickets Now for the 2026 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs!
Tickets for the 2026 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs are selling quickly, with limited availability left for various seating options. The event, scheduled for March 14, 2026, is a key qualifier for the prestigious Kentucky Derby. Fans can purchase tickets online to witness Virginia's sole Kentucky Derby qualifying race. The Jockey Club, Grandstand Boxes, and Trackside Tent have already sold out, with only a few tickets remaining for the Apron Boxes, Grandstand Seats, and High Limit tables. General admission tickets are also available for $5 each, and children aged five and under can enter for free.
Last year's Virginia Derby winner, American Promise, and runner-up, Render Judgment, both participated in the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Colonial Downs will host a special March meet for the 2026 race season, featuring races on Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13, leading up to the Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks on Saturday, March 14, pending approval from the Virginia Racing Commission. Don't miss the chance to witness top-tier horse racing action and potential future stars of the sport at the 2026 Virginia Derby.