2025 Kentucky Derby Dates. Held on the first saturday of may, the kentucky derby is the first leg of the triple crown and offers the largest purse of any thoroughbred race at $2,000,000. See 130 in navy choppers, crowd favorites included air force special ops parachuters and the army’s demonstrating a water rescue.
For the 2025 kentucky derby, the ticket pricing and options vary significantly depending on the seating and amenities. The 2025 kentucky derby has a purse of $5,000,000 and will take place on saturday, may 3, 2025.