Frequently Asked Questions About the Belmont Stakes
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2025 Belmont Stakes Info
Yes, the running of the 2025 Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course to allow for the uninterrupted construction of a new and re-imagined Belmont Park. The Belmont Stakes will be contested at 1 1/4 miles rather than the traditional 1 1/2 miles due to the configuration of Saratoga’s main track.
The 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival takes place Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8.
Belmont Stakes Day is Saturday, June 7, 2025. Exact post times will be announced at a later date.
Saratoga Fan Policies in 2025
Folding chairs (one per guest), outside food, and soft drinks will be permitted. Coolers must be no larger than 12" x 18"; limit one per guest. Outside alcohol will be permitted on Wednesday, June 4 and Sunday, June 8 only.
Permitted Items (June 4 and June 8 Only)
- Outside alcohol (no glass containers)
- Folding chairs
- Folding tables
- Pop-up tents
- Hand carts/wagons
Permitted Items
- Baby/diaper bags (Must contain childcare items and accompany a child)
- Bags and purses no larger than 16" x 16" x 8"
- Binoculars
- Cell phones & tablets (Subject to screening)
- Coolers
- Folding chairs (limit 1 per guest)
- Seat cushions
- Small cameras with detachable lenses 6" or less
- Strollers (only if carrying a child)
- Sunscreen
- Umbrellas (personal size)
From Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7, fans will be permitted to carry food and non-alcoholic beverages into Saratoga Race Course provided items are in personal coolers. Fans are not permitted to carry alcohol into Saratoga Race Course from Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7.
Banned Items (June 5 - 7 Only)
- Outside alcoholic beverages
- Tables of any kind
- Tents of any kind
- Wagons, shopping carts, or hand trucks
Banned Items (All Festival Dates)
- Aerosol cans
- Air horns/noise makers
- Animals (except service animals)
- Any device that may interfere with or distract any sport or event participant
- Any flammable liquid
- Backpacks
- Bags larger than 16" x 16" x 8"
- Cameras with detachable lenses larger than 6" in length
- Cameras or other equipment designated for the sole purpose of video and/or audio recording
- Confetti or glitter
- Drones or radio-controlled aircraft
- Fireworks
- Glass/aluminum bottles
- Grills/lighter fluid
- Illegal drugs or substances
- Laser lights/pointers
- Poles, staffs, or sticks
- Skateboards, Hover Boards or recreational vehicle devices (with the exception of ADA-approved devices)
- Sports equipment (including balls of all kind and frisbees)
- Tripods or other professional camera equipment
- Weapons (including firearms/knives/mace/pepper spray)
There is no storage for any items. NYRA Security reserves the right to deny any patrons entry that could detract from the experience of other guests at Saratoga Race Course.
No, backstretch tram tours and frontside walking tours will not take place during the five-day event and will resume during the Saratoga summer meet.
2025 Belmont Stakes Ticket Info
Tickets for the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival go on sale Thursday, February 13 at 10:00am EST.
Presale applications close on Friday, January 31 at 11:59:59pm EST. All presale information can be found here.
Yes, an official Post Parade is included with every ticket purchased in a hospitality area.
All tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.com or through the NYRA Box Office, and are sold at face value.
Group discounts are not offered on Belmont Stakes tickets.
Please contact the NYRA Box Office at (844) NYRA-TIX if you are the account holder on file, so we can assist you. Please note that we cannot replace any tickets purchased from ticket outlets other than Ticketmaster or the NYRA Box Office.
No, General Admission tickets are standing-room only. For a guaranteed seat, you must purchase a reserved seat or a seat at a table in a hospitality area.
No, Saratoga Season Passes are not valid for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
Yes, there is ADA seating available throughout the facility. All seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA seating is sold via Ticketmaster.com or through the NYRA Box Office. Call (844) NYRA-TIX for assistance.
The date and time of any stakes race or other track event is subject to change based on, among other things, force majeure events (including, without limitation, acts of God and other unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond reasonable control). No refunds will be permitted based on such scheduling changes.
In the event that racing is cancelled at any time prior to park opening, or is taking place at a NYRA racetrack without permitted patronage to the general public, and NYRA does not intend to reschedule such racing events, NYRA will issue ticket credits or refunds solely for all tickets/pre-paid parking purchased directly through the NYRA Box Office, or a NYRA Sales Representative, for the specific event days that are affected by such situation. In such cases, tickets purchased via third-party vendors are not eligible for a refund from NYRA and customers must directly contact the third-party vendors for assistance.


What to Wear to Saratoga
The Belmont Stakes is a rare opportunity to pull out all the stops fashion-wise. Lean into your personal style and have fun with it!
A day at the races is a uniquely interactive experience, so be prepared to spend time on your feet.
For style tips and inspiration, visit our What To Wear page.
Backyard, Apron, Grandstand, Clubhouse | Club Terrace, The Porch, Easy Goer, The Stretch |
Shirts and shoes required. |
Neat casual attire. No tank tops, short shorts, cut-offs, or abbreviated wear. |
Turf Terrace | 1863 Club | Box Seats |
Ladies: Dresses, skirts or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Collared shirts required. Suits or sports jackets are optional. Vests, polo shirts, sweaters, dress jeans, dress shorts, and slacks are appropriate. |
Ladies: Dresses, skirts or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Collared shirts required. Suits or sports jackets are optional. No jeans, shorts, rompers, or abbreviated wear permitted. |
Ladies: Dresses, skirts or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Suit or sport jacket required (tie optional). No jeans, shorts, rompers, or abbreviated wear permitted. |
Purchases at the Track
The 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will not be accepting cash for the majority of purchases, including food and beverage service, admissions, and parking. Credit and debit cards will be accepted for non-wagering purchases, plus mobile pay options like Apple Pay.
If you want to bet the races, you may still want to carry cash, depending on your preferred method of wagering! Learn more about your options by visiting our How To Bet page.
Belmont Stakes Gate Entry Times
Gate open times will be announced at a later date.
Early morning access policies will be announced at a later date.
Backyard picnic tables will be available for ticketholders free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
No, once gates open, there is no re-entry on Belmont Stakes Day.
Parking at Saratoga
No, parking must be purchased separately. Parking passes will go on sale at a later date.
Parking will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure a spot, we recommend purchasing your parking ticket online before the event.
Day-of parking is payable by credit card only.
Parking gates open one hour before admission gates each day.
No, tailgating is not permitted in the parking lots.
Yes, NYRA will be providing bus shuttle service between the parking lots and the track entrance.
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