Who is at the Kentucky Derby in 2026? Patti LaBelle, Luis Fonsi highlight list of celebrities attending 2026 race
This year's Kentucky Derby celebrity list is star-studded. Here is who you can expect to see in Churchill Downs.
Who is at the Kentucky Derby in 2026? Patti LaBelle, Luis Fonsi highlight list of celebrities attending 2026 race originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Whether it's a row of celebrities sitting courtside in the NBA or silver screen stars watching prized stallions, celebrities love major sporting events. This year's Kentucky Derby is no different. Stars swoop in from around the world to attend the Kentucky Derby each year.
While fans knew that a multitude of huge names would flock to Louisville to enjoy the weekend's festivities, the list has been revealed. Fans still await which celebrity will deliver the famed "Riders Up" command at this year's Kentucky Derby. This has been a tradition since 1875, when the event began, but the honor was given to a celebrity beginning in 2012 and has continued ever since.
The honor has been bestowed upon gymnast Simone Biles, NFL QB Patrick Mahomes and celebrity chef Martha Stewart in the past. For the Kentucky Oaks event, this honor will go to Camille Kostek, model and host of the TV show Wipeout . This command was previously given by gymnast and influencer Livvy Dunne and legendary paralympian Oksana Masters.