Churchill Downs opens Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming in Southwestern Kentucky
$40 to 45m investment provides world-class entertainment for Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced the grand opening of Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming to the public on February 25, 2026, the company’s eighth premier historical horse racing entertainment venue in Kentucky.
The 23,000 square foot venue in Calvert City, Kentucky features 225 state-of-the-art historical racing machines (HRM), a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering, and various food and beverage offerings. The new HRM entertainment venue will support purse funding for Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel’s racing meet in Oak Grove, Kentucky.
“We are setting a new pace for growth as we expand CDI’s footprint in Southwestern Kentucky,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “Marshall Yards reflects our vision to build destination experiences that generate local economic opportunities, inspire regional tourism, and secure our place at the forefront of racing and entertainment.”
