LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fans can now buy tickets for Racing Louisville FC’s Thunder Over Louisville day game.
Thunder at Lynn Family Stadium is serving as the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Official Thunder Tailgate spot in 2025.
The lots at Lynn Family Stadium will open at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 for tailgating. Stadium gates will open at 1 p.m. and kickoff between Racing and the Washington Spirit is at 5 p.m.
The annual fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m. Thunder day ticket holders will receive a wristband allowing for reentry. Seating will be reserved for the Racing Louisville game before fans may move throughout the stadium to find their favorite vantage point for the fireworks.
Racing Louisville says if you want to attend the game, you’ll need to grab your tickets quickly. Last year, 11,365 people went to the soccer game, air show and fireworks display at Lynn Family Stadium.
Tickets start at $25. You can buy them at Racing Louisville’s website.
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