Get ready for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course! This will be the last time Saratoga will host the Belmont Stakes and all the more reason to celebrate big! The festivities kick off Wednesday, June 3, and run through Sunday, June 7. This year's festival, headlined by the historic 158th edition of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6, promises to be a memorable experience for all racing enthusiasts.
For the last time, the festival will take place at Saratoga Race Course
2026 will be the third and final year of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course and the last chance to see the third leg of the Triple Crown at one of America's oldest sporting venues. In 2027, the Belmont Stakes will return to its home on Long Island at a newly reimagined Belmont Park.
Tickets for the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga are on sale NOW!
Belmont Stakes Day General Admission tickets—which provide access to the backyard, picnic tables, and track apron—are available for $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. Children 12 and under receive free admission on all days except Saturday, June 6.
Fans may also purchase a five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival admission bundle for $120, offering a savings of more than 10 percent.
While the festival is temporarily hosted in Saratoga, guests can expect policies similar to those at Belmont Park. Outside alcohol is not permitted from Thursday, June 4, through Saturday, June 6; however, coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome, preserving a longstanding Saratoga tradition.
Don’t miss the excitement of the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga—a unique opportunity to experience world-class racing, rich tradition, and the vibrant energy of Saratoga Springs.
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