The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that tickets and hospitality offerings for the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at historic Saratoga Race Course will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 12 at 10 a.m. at BelmontStakes.com/tickets.
This year will mark the third and final edition of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, concluding a historic chapter that will represent the last opportunity to witness the third leg of the Triple Crown at one of America's most revered sporting venues.
Beginning in 2027, the Belmont Stakes will return to its permanent home on Long Island at a newly reimagined Belmont Park.
Highlighted by the 158th running of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday, June 6, the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be held from Wednesday, June 3, through Sunday, June 7, at Saratoga Race Course.
To provide the most equitable access to premium seating and hospitality offerings, NYRA will again offer fans the opportunity to sign up for a presale drawing featuring various ticket packages.
Beginning Wednesday, January 21, and continuing through Tuesday, January 27, fans may enter the drawing at NYRA.com/belmont-stakes/presale/ for the chance to purchase reserved seating and hospitality packages in advance of the general public on-sale.
Fans selected at random will be notified beginning Thursday, January 29, and in the ensuing days, with the opportunity to purchase Belmont Stakes Festival tickets based on available inventory. Entering the pre-sale drawing does not guarantee the ability to purchase tickets, nor does it prevent fans from participating in the public on-sale offering on February 12.
Belmont Stakes Day General Admission tickets - which provide fans with access to the backyard, picnic tables, and track apron - will be available for the same price as last year: $75 for adults and $20 for children ages 4 to 12. Admission is $30 for adults on Friday, June 5, and $10 on each of the other festival days. Admission is free for children 12 and under on each day other than Saturday, June 6.
In addition, fans may purchase a five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival admission bundle for $120 at a combined savings of more than 10 percent.
Fans may select from the following ticket options that will be available starting Feb. 12:
- General Admission
- Reserved Seating - Limited availability
- Mionetto Easy Goer
- Post Bar Patio Tables
- Backyard Reserved Picnic Tables
- Festival Tent [Subject to availability]
Limited private hospitality options are currently available, including in Saratoga's premier venue, the 1863 Club. Inquire today by visiting BelmontStakes.com or by contacting a Premium Sales Representative at (855) NYRA-123 or premiumsales@nyrainc.com.
Fan-related protocols will reflect a continuation of policies that were introduced for the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
The opening and closing days of the Festival, Wednesday, June 3, and Sunday, June 7, will feature policies that align with the traditional Saratoga summer meet, including the opportunity for fans to bring alcohol into the backyard in small personal coolers.
Outside alcohol may not be brought into the venue from Thursday, June 4, through Saturday, June 6; however, fans may carry food and non-alcoholic beverages into Saratoga Race Course during these days provided the items are stored in personal coolers.
Saratoga Race Course will resume racing for the summer meet on Friday, July 3, which will open with the July 4th Racing Festival that will coincide with America's 250th anniversary celebration. The summer meet will feature 46 days of racing through Labor Day, Monday, September 7.
With the new Belmont Park to re-open in September for live racing, 2026 will mark the final year of adjustments to the customary racing schedule at Saratoga. In 2027, Belmont Park will once again host the Belmont Stakes and July 4th Racing Festivals, while Saratoga will revert to its traditional 40-day summer meet.
For additional information about the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, visit BelmontStakes.com.
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