Breeders’ Cup Limited today announced the launch of “The Champion’s Ticket,” awarding one fortunate fan and their guest with the ultimate VIP journey – an all-expenses-paid trip to both the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course and the 2027 Championships at the newly reimagined Belmont Park. Two second prize winners will win tickets to the 2026 edition at Keeneland.  

Fans can enter for free at BreedersCup.com/Contest through 11:59 PM ET on Nov. 30, 2025. Winners will be selected at random on or before Dec. 12, 2025.

A two-day celebration of Thoroughbred racing and the equestrian lifestyle, the World Championships annually attract top Thoroughbreds from around the globe in pursuit of more than $34 million in purses and awards. The 2025 running is set for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif.  

The new Belmont Park logo.

Then, from the heart of horse country to the empire state, two of the sport’s most storied racetracks will welcome fans after undergoing extensive capital construction projects.  

Keeneland’s $100+ million capital construction project is anchored by a new three-level paddock building that provides traditional dining, innovative bar concepts, and access to a lawn on the north side of the saddling paddock. New York State and the New York Racing Association’s $455 million redevelopment of Belmont Park will result in a world-class racing and entertainment destination centered around a 300,000-square foot, five-story building featuring the modern amenities and hospitality offerings sports fans have come to expect. 

The grand prize winner of The Champion’s Ticket will be treated to the kind of access reserved for the sport’s insiders. From luxury accommodations and travel expenses to premium seating and private tours during the World Championships, every detail has been designed to showcase the elegance, excitement, and passion of the Breeders’ Cup lifestyle. It is a prize that transcends tickets, offering entry into a world of world-class hospitality and international competition where unforgettable memories await. 

“This is our most ambitious VIP sweepstakes yet, awarding back-to-back trips to the World Championships,” said Justin McDonald, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Breeders’ Cup Limited. “These upcoming editions will feature an elevated on-site experience and the same world-class hospitality and top-class international competition Breeders’ Cup fans have come to expect. We can’t wait to share those incredible moments with our global audience, especially the lucky sweepstakes winners.” 

Grand prize: Two (2) VIP Tickets to the 2026 & 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships; Roundtrip coach airfare for winner and guest; Hotel accommodations for four (4) consecutive nights in a standard hotel room (one room, double occupancy) at a hotel of Sponsor’s choosing; Roundtrip car service to and from airport/hotel and shuttle service from hotel to the racetrack on event days; US$5,000 cash; US$5,000 betting credit for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic; Meet & greet with a Breeders’ Cup ambassador or equine ambassador (details to be determined); Two (2) passes to Breakfast at the Breeders’ Cup to view morning workouts (dates to be determined to view morning workouts). Second prize: Two (2) VIP Tickets to the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland for winner and guest. 

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 partnerships with host countries around the globe, and the U.S.-based Dirt Dozen Bonus Series.

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, featuring 14 Grade 1 Championship races run during a two-day festival worth more than $34 million in purses and awards, will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar in Del Mar, California. The 2026 World Championships will be held Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, and the 2027 World Championships will be held Oct. 29-30 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. 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.