Official 2025 Belmont Stakes Visitor Guide

Heading to Saratoga Springs for the 2025 Belmont Stakes? This guide features everything fans need to know before heading to the track.

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Gate Entry & Picnic Tables at Saratoga

Gate open times vary by day:

Wednesday, June 4, 2025: 11:00am ET
Thursday, June 5, 2025: 11:00am ET
Friday, June 6, 2025: 10:00am ET
Saturday, June 7, 2025: 9:00am ET
Sunday, June 8, 2025: 11:00am ET

There will be three admission entrances to get into the track throughout the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. Gates A and B are accessible via Union Avenue, and Gate C is accessible via Nelson Avenue. Refer to the Grounds Map for more details.

After the official gate open time, there is no re-entry permitted throughout the five-day festival. In 2025, there will be no early morning access to the grounds for patrons.

Backyard picnic tables will be available free of charge to ticketholders on a first come, first served basis. Fans can access the backyard to secure a picnic table at the earliest gate open time on each day, stated above.

Tickets to the Belmont Stakes

Patrons should have tickets ready as they approach security. Sign in on a mobile device to your Ticketmaster account or NYRA AccountManager, depending on your method of purchase.

Once tickets are displayed on your phone, it is recommended that you save them to your phone’s mobile wallet for easy access on event day.

2025 Saratoga season passes do not include admission to race days during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.

Transportation & Parking

Enjoy a seamless race day experience by planning travel ahead of time! Parking will be sold on a first-come, first served basis. Purchasing parking online in advance is recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday.

Parking gates will open one hour before admission gates each day.

The free CDTA Saratoga Summer Trolley will be operational each day of the Festival, transporting fans between downtown Saratoga Springs and the racetrack. View a route map here.

Official 2025 Grounds Map for the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

Scroll to see the interior map, featuring many of the food & beverage options around the track. You may also download the PDF by clicking here.

RIGHT CLICK IMAGE (OR PRESS + HOLD ON MOBILE) TO OPEN IN A NEW TAB, SAVE THE FILE, OR PRINT THE MAP

Security

Prohibited Items on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Coolers larger than 12" x 18"; limit one per guest
Outside alcohol
Glass containers of any kind
More than one folding chair per guest
Pop-up tents, folding tables, or wagons

Banned items include, but are not limited to: air horns, weapons, confetti, fireworks, and illegal drugs or substances. For a full list of our permitted and banned items, please visit our FAQ page.

Betting on the Races

Betting and horse racing go hand in hand, and getting involved doesn't have to break the bank! Make basic wagers for as little as $1 per race.

If you plan on playing the races, you may want to bring cash, depending on your method of wagering. Learn more about your options by visiting our How To Bet page.

Payments & Cash

The 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be cashless for many purchases, including food & beverage service, admissions, and parking. Credit cards, debit cards, mobile wallets, and other mobile pay options, like Apple Pay, will be accepted for non-wagering purchases. Fans may still want to carry cash on race day if they plan to place wagers on-track.

Reverse ATMs, which convert cash into a debit card for purchases, are located in multiple locations throughout the venue. Consult the Grounds Map to view locations.