Sports Illustrated 'Revel at the Races' announces its 2025 Kentucky Derby Eve headliner

Sports Illustrated ‘Revel at the Races’ announces its 2025 Kentucky Derby Eve headliner

Posted by author March 6, 2025 Sports

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Sports Illustrated’s ‘Revel at the Races’ will return for its second year on Friday, May 2, 2025.
The event will feature a performance by Diplo with special guest Xandra Pohl.
The party will take place at the Ice House in downtown Louisville.

With a guest list that included Travis Kelce, Aaron Rodgers, Alix Earle, and Devante Adams, Sports Illustrated’s inaugural “Revel at the Races” party brought the glam to Louisville’s 2024 Kentucky Derby Eve scene, and promises to do the same in 2025.

Sports Illustrated announced this week that the 2025 Kentucky Derby Eve party will return for its second year, bringing an unforgettable night of music and celebration to Louisville for Derby weekend. In partnership with the J Wagner Group, this exclusive, ticketed event will be headlined by DJ and music producer Diplo, with special guest Xandra Pohl.

The late night party takes place at the Ice House, 226 E Washington St., one of downtown Louisville’s premier venues, on Friday, May 2, after the Kentucky Oaks, on the eve of the 151st Kentucky Derby.

While additional celebrity guests for this year’s “Revel at the Races” have yet to be announced, Sports Illustrated promises attendees will include stars from horse racing, sports, and the music scene. Sports Illustrated previously announced that gymnast Livvy Dunne and former MLB star Jayson Werth will host events at Churchill Downs‘ exclusive Club SI during the 2025 Kentucky Derby weekend.

Tickets are available now, and Verizon is offering exclusive ticket opportunities for customers via Verizon Access, the customer loyalty program that offers special deals and experiences for Verizon customers.

Here’s what else to know:

What is the Sports Illustrated ‘Revel at the Races’ party?

In partnership with the J Wagner Group, this exclusive, ticketed event will be headlined by DJ and music producer Diplo, with special guest Xandra Pohl.

When is the Sports Illustrated ‘Revel at the Races’ party?

The second annual event is held on Friday, May 2. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Where is the Sports Illustrated ‘Revel at the Races’ party?

The event will be held at the Ice House, 226 E Washington St., in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

How much are tickets to the Sports Illustrated ‘Revel at the Races’ party?

Limited tickets are available for purchase starting at $1,000 at revelattheraces.com. For VIP table inquiries, contact zgoldberg@authentic.com or joey@jwagnergroup.com.

Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.