Tickets and hospitality packages for the third and final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, via BelmontStakes.com. The event, running from June 3 to June 7, 2026, features the 158th running of the Grade I, $2 million Belmont Stakes on June 6. This marks the last year the Triple Crown's third leg will be held at Saratoga before returning to Belmont Park in 2027.
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has announced that tickets for the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be available starting Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. exclusively through BelmontStakes.com. This five-day event at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, begins on Wednesday, June 3, and concludes on Sunday, June 7. The highlight is the 158th edition of the Belmont Stakes, a Grade I race with a $2 million purse presented by NYRA Bets, scheduled for Saturday, June 6.
This festival represents the third and final opportunity for fans to see the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, as the race is set to return to the rebuilt Belmont Park in 2027. General admission pricing remains consistent with 2025 levels: $75 for adults and $20 for children ages 4 to 12 on Belmont Stakes Day (June 6). On Friday, June 5, adult admission is $30, while it is $10 for adults on all other festival days. Children 12 and under receive free admission every day except Saturday, June 6.
For those planning to attend the full event, a five-day admission bundle is available for $120, offering more than 10% savings compared to individual day purchases. Hospitality offerings are also part of the ticket sales, though specific details on those packages were not outlined in the announcements.
The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival continues a historic chapter at Saratoga, one of America's most celebrated racing venues, before the event shifts back to its traditional home.