The Breeders' Cup announced Tuesday that attendance for the 2017 Breeders' Cup World Championships, to be held Nov. 3 and 4 at Del Mar Racetrack, will have a 37,500 attendance cap per day.
Tickets will go on sale Monday, Mar. 6 at noon EST/9:00 a.m. PST, and can be purchased online at breederscup.com/tickets or by calling 877-849-4287. A ticket pre-sale will be conducted before Mar. 6, and those interested in signing up for pre-sale access can do so at dmtc.com/season/breeders-cup.
Breeders' Cup and Del Mar are investing approximately $4.5 million to increase premium seating options and enhance amenities for fans and participants, with 2,700 new premium seats, including trackside luxury chalets and temporary box seats. The infield will accommodate an additional 250 people with a new sanded area called 'The Beach,' which will have casual seating, umbrellas, a video screen and private bar. The Pacific Pavilion will offer table seating for up to 1,300 guests.
All seating options are now available to view.
“We are thrilled to bring Breeders' Cup to Del Mar for the first time this fall,” said Craig Fravel, Breeders' Cup President and CEO. “Together with Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and the local Del Mar, Solana Beach, and San Diego communities, we have been working tirelessly to enhance every element of the fan experience and ensure that fans enjoy the best that the sport and the local area have to offer.”
Single day ticket prices for Friday will range from $35 to $375, and from $50 to $500 on Saturday. Two-day packages will cost between $85 and $1,875. All tickets will be sold in advance–there will be no walk-up purchases.
“We are excited and honored to host our first Breeders' Cup this November,” offered Joe Harper, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club President and CEO. “By capping the attendance number and adding 2,700 premium seats, the Breeders' Cup will be an amazing experience for all guests and we can't wait to welcome fans from around the world to our venue and city.”
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