LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The new Club SI at Churchill Downs is drawing some A-list celebrities for its official opening for the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs announced Pro Football Hall of Fame member Emmitt Smith and model Brooks Nader will attend the grand opening event during Derby Week, which coincides with the 70th anniversary year for the Sports Illustrated magazine.

Club SI is scheduled to debut on the opening night of Derby Week. The new space is a multi-year naming rights partnership between Churchill Downs and Sports Illustrated, and offers guest a high-end race day experience as part of the track’s $200 million renovated Paddock project.

Smith and Nader are the first of many celebrity hosts for Club SI during the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs said in a news release. Smith is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher who played for 15 seasons, including 13 for the Dallas Cowboys. He is a three-time Super Bowl champion and the 1993 Most Valuable Player.

Nader became a model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue after winning the 2019 Swim Search, an open casting call that attracted 10,000 applicants. She has been featured in the magazine every year since then and was the magazine’s cover girl in 2023.

Churchill Downs said Club SI will be open on “premium race days” throughout the year. Guests have the option to book dining tables, enjoy a gourmet buffet, visit dedicated wagering windows and private bars and enjoy trackside viewing for live races.

For more information on Churchill Downs’ premium and luxury experiences, visit their website. The 150th Kentucky Derby is set for May 4, 2024.