Lexington
Apr 22–24, 2027 · Lexington, KY · The Kentucky International
Feature classes
| Day | Time | Class | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 22 | 7:00 PM | QualifierMLSJ Qualifier | $192,000 |
| Fri, Apr 23 | 7:00 PM | Team CompetitionMLSJ Team | $250,000 |
| Sat, Apr 24 | 7:00 PM | Grand PrixMLSJ Grand Prix | $500,000 |
Times are local (ET). Feature classes only. The full FEI schedule will follow once it is published.
Lexington at Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky International CSI5* runs inside the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 22–25, 2027.
Kentucky Horse Park
CSI5* classes run in Rolex Stadium. General public parking may be directed to another lot, so follow the signs as you get close.
4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511
The Kentucky International CSI5* ↗
Tickets for the CSI5*
CSI5* reserved seats and hospitality are sold separately from the other phases of the Three-Day Event. Buy them on the official hospitality page.
Entries
Entries, stabling and class adds and drops run through Equestrian Digital.
Show on Equestrian Digital ↗Where to stay
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Downtown Lexington · 9.0 mi
A boutique hotel and contemporary art museum in downtown Lexington.
Book ↗The event FAQ says to book immediately, because spring Thoroughbred racing and conventions fill Lexington. The USEF Kentucky playbook also lists Fairfield Inn & Suites Lexington North (4.9 mi), Clarion Hotel Conference Center North (5.3 mi), Embassy Suites Lexington/UK Coldstream (5.5 mi), Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa (5.6 mi), Hilton Downtown (8.8 mi) and Lexington Marriott City Center (9.0 mi). The Kentucky Horse Park Campground books through Reserve America (1-888-459-7275). VisitLex: 1-800-848-1224.
Where to eat
Epping's on Eastside
Contemporary, local-first
4.9 / 5 OpenTable · 2,324 reviews
Website ↗
Giuseppe's (4.8, 5,202 reviews) and Merrick Inn (4.7, 5,345 reviews) also rate highly on OpenTable.
Getting here and getting in
Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
12.6 miles (about 20 minutes) from the Kentucky Horse Park. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) and Louisville (SDF) are each about an hour away.
Airport website ↗
Lexington Club & Members Pavilion
CSI5*-only packages for Thursday to Saturday nights. The Lexington Club has dinner and bar service; the Members Pavilion has lounge seating. Both have closed-circuit monitors of every round, and grounds entry after 3 PM is included. The Five Star Club can also add the CSI5* nights.
Hospitality packages ↗
Media credentials
Media credentials for the 2027 Kentucky Three-Day Event open in 2027. Equestrian Events, Inc.: (859) 233-2362.
Credential page ↗