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What to Know About the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course

Save the Date for June 4 - 8, 2025

The Belmont Stakes has a rich history in American horse racing, and is a part of the prestigious Triple Crown. Here's what you need to know about the 2025 Belmont Stakes and Belmont Stakes Racing Festival being held in Saratoga Springs, NY, this June.

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Plan Ahead for the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course

The 2025 Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, June 7. The five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will run from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8.

The Belmont Stakes, named for August Belmont, is the oldest Triple Crown event, preceding the Preakness and Kentucky Derby. Established in 1867, it ranks as the third oldest race in North America. Legendary moments like Secretariat's record-breaking victory and Justify's wire-to-wire win as the 13th Triple Crown champion highlight its significance. Each year brings new storylines and intrigue with this year promising to build on the event's legacy.

The 157th edition of the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets will feature a $2,000,000 purse.

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This page will be updated as more information comes in so you can be fully prepared for this historic event!

*Note that there will be no changes to Saratoga's traditional 40-day summer meet, which is scheduled for Thursday, July 10 through Monday, September 1, 2025.

Key Information for the 2025 Belmont Stakes & Belmont Stakes Racing Festival

Post Times:

  • Post Times TBA

Gate Times:

  • Gate Times TBA

Ticket Details:

Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, February 13, 2025. All tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.com or through the NYRA Box Office, and are sold at face value.

General admission tickets for Belmont Stakes Day are $75 for adults and $20 for children (ages 4-12).

On Friday, June 6, admission is $30 for adults and $10 on other festival days, with free entry for children 12 and under.

General admission includes access to the backyard, picnic tables, and apron. Fans can also purchase a five-day general admission bundle for $120, saving over 10%.

Buy Your Tickets

Racetrack Policies:

The New York Racing Association, Inc. has announced that on-track policies will reflect many protocols ordinarily in place at Belmont Park. These include:

  • Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted to be carried into Saratoga Race Course
  • Coolers are permitted but must be no larger than 12" x 18" - One per guest
  • Folding chairs (one per guest), outside food, and soft drinks are permitted
  • Tailgating is not permitted in the parking lots

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About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.
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