The marquee night of the 2026 Thoroughbred season takes place Saturday with the Louisiana Legends card at Evangeline Downs.

The 60th season of racing in the Acadiana region begins on Friday, April 3, with the opening of the 2026 Thoroughbred season at Evangeline Downs. The opening weekend kicks off the 73-nights of racing, ...

OPELOUSAS — Casino patrons aren't the only ones with a chance to hit the jackpot as Evangeline Downs struck gold bringing back one of their most popular events. "Once upon a time at Evangeline Downs, ...

Evangeline Downs in Opelousas will be playing host to some different animals later in April, as the racetrack prepares for its exotic animal races. The track will hold live camel and zebra races April ...

An ambulance driving the wrong way nearly caused a collision with jockeys and horses Saturday during the eighth race at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas. A video circulating on social media shows eight ...