Louisville, Ky. – March 6, 2026– Imagine winning two tickets to some of Louisville’s biggest sporting events—all while helping kids in marginalized neighborhoods gain access to youth sports.
That opportunity comes through the Louisville Sports Commission’s annual Golden Ticket Raffle. One lucky winner will receive two tickets to each of the following events, with proceeds from the raffle supporting the Sports Commission’s youth sports initiatives:
- 2026 Kentucky Oaks
- 2026 Kentucky Derby
- 2026 Louisville Bats home games
- 2026 Winner’s choice of regular-season home matches for either Louisville City FC or Racing Louisville FC
- 2026-27 Winner’s choice of regular-season football and basketball home games for either the University of Louisville or the University of Kentucky
- 2027 Paul Hornung Award Ceremony
“Our Golden Ticket raffle offers sports fans a chance to experience some of Louisville’s most iconic events while supporting opportunities for young people in our community,” said Greg Fante, president & CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission. “As a nonprofit, every dollar raised helps us expand youth sports initiatives and continue attracting championship-caliber sporting events to Louisville.”
A maximum of 350 tickets will be sold at $100 each; the total prize value is approximately $10,500. The winner will be drawn on April 28, 2026, by WHAS-11 from Churchill Downs’ backside. The winner does not need to be present to win.
To purchase a ticket, click HERE or contact Vicki Baumgardner at 502-587-7767 or vbaumgardner@louisvillesports.org.