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.
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.
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%.
Racetrack Policies:
The New York Racing Association, Inc. has shared the policies for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. See a full breakdown below.
Items Allowed on All Festival Days
The following items are permitted throughout the festival:
- Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Folding chairs (limit one per person)
- Coolers up to 12" x 18" in size (one per guest)
- Baby or diaper bags (must contain childcare supplies and accompany a child)
- Bags and purses no larger than 16" x 16" x 8"
- Binoculars
- Cell phones and tablets (subject to screening)
- Seat cushions
- Small cameras with detachable lenses no more than 6 inches
- Strollers (only when used for transporting a child)
- Sunscreen
- Personal-sized umbrellas
Special Allowances for Wednesday, June 4 and Sunday, June 8
On these two dates only, the following additional items will also be allowed:
- Outside alcohol (must be in non-glass containers)
- Folding tables
- Pop-up tents
- Hand carts and wagons
Items Not Allowed at Any Time During the Festival
The following are prohibited during all festival dates:
- Aerosol products
- Air horns or other noise-making devices
- Animals (excluding service animals)
- Devices that may interfere with or distract participants
- Flammable liquids
- Backpacks
- Bags larger than 16" x 16" x 8"
- Cameras with detachable lenses longer than 6 inches
- Video or audio recording devices
- Confetti or glitter
- Drones or remote-controlled flying devices
- Fireworks
- Glass or aluminum bottles
- Grills or lighter fluid
- Illegal drugs or substances
- Laser pointers or similar devices
- Poles, staffs, or sticks
- Skateboards, hoverboards, and recreational vehicle devices (ADA-approved devices are permitted)
- Sports equipment (including balls and frisbees)
- Tripods and professional-grade camera equipment
- Weapons of any kind (including firearms, knives, mace, or pepper spray)
Are you ready for the Belmont Stakes' return to Saratoga Springs?
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