Fans selected for the pre-sale will be contacted beginning January 29. Join The Inside Post to be notified for future ticket opportunities.
2026 Pre-Sale Details
To allow for the fairest opportunity for fans to purchase tickets for the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, there will be a random drawing conducted for pre-sale access prior to the general public on-sale.
- Due to high demand, completing the registration does not guarantee the opportunity to purchase pre-sale tickets.
- Please do not attempt to submit the form multiple times! Duplicate entries will not increase your chances of being selected.
- The deadline for submission was Tuesday, January 27 at 11:59:59pm EST.
2026 Pre-Sale FAQ
Read answers to commonly asked questions about pre-sale registration for the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga.
To allow for the fairest opportunity for fans to purchase 2026 Belmont Stakes tickets, there will be a random drawing conducted for pre-sale access prior to the general public sale. All fans wishing to purchase tickets for the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival via pre-sale must register for access.
During the application, prospective purchasers must select a ticket category. If selected, individuals will only be permitted to purchase tickets of their specified ticket category.
The registration period will close on Tuesday, January 27 at 11:59:59pm EST. Fans will be selected at random beginning on Thursday, January 29, and will be directed via email to select ticket preferences based on available inventory.
If purchasing Clubhouse or Grandstand Reserved Seats, each individual may purchase up to four (4) tickets. Full-table purchases are required for all dining/hospitality areas, which may vary in seat quantity. Pre-sale participants are not guaranteed their desired seating location, price or ticket quantity. Please note that single-day and General Admission tickets will not be available for purchase until the public on-sale.
The following ticket options will be available during the pre-sale opportunity:
- Easy Goer | 2-Day Package (Friday, June 5 - Saturday, June 6)
- Backyard Reserved Picnic Tables | 2-Day Package (Friday, June 5 - Saturday, June 6)
- The Stretch | 3-Day Package (Thursday, June 4 - Saturday, June 6)
- The Rail at the 1863 Club | 5-Day Package (Wednesday, June 3 - Sunday, June 7)
- Turf Terrace | 5-Day Package (Wednesday, June 3 - Sunday, June 7)
- The Porch | 5-Day Package (Wednesday, June 3 - Sunday, June 7)
- Clubhouse and Grandstand Reserved Seating | 5-Day Package (Wednesday, June 3 - Sunday, June 7)
- Private Space Hospitality | 5-Day Package (Wednesday, June 3 - Sunday, June 7)
Please note that single-day and General Admission tickets will not be offered as part of the pre-sale. Pre-sale participants are not guaranteed their desired seating location, price or ticket quantity. Full table purchases are required for all dining/hospitality areas.
Yes, all fans wishing to purchase 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival tickets via pre-sale must register for this pre-sale opportunity, regardless of past access.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival attendees
- Belmont Stakes Newsletter subscribers
- NYRA Bets members
- All other prospective ticket purchasers
This process was carefully chosen to create the most equitable opportunity for fans to purchase tickets.
The deadline to submit for 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival pre-sale ticket access is Tuesday, January 27 at 11:59:59pm EST.
Fans selected for the pre-sale opportunity will be contacted beginning on Thursday, January 29 and will be directed via email to select ticket preferences based on available inventory.
If selected, fans will be provided 48 hours from receipt of the offer to complete their purchase before the pre-sale window closes.
If purchasing Clubhouse or Grandstand Reserved Seats, each individual may purchase up to four (4) seats. Full-table purchases are required for all dining/hospitality areas, which may vary in seat quantity.
The public on-sale date is Thursday, February 12 at 10:00am ET. All available tickets will be released via Ticketmaster.
No, 2026 Saratoga Season Passes are not valid for admission during the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
The 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival runs from Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 7. The 158th running of the Belmont Stakes is on Saturday, June 6.
Due to ongoing construction at Belmont Park, the 2026 Belmont Stakes is being held at Saratoga Race Course. In 2027, the Belmont Stakes will return to Belmont Park.
