General Admission tickets for the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival go on sale Thursday, February 12 at 10:00am ET. Join The Inside Post to be notified!
Saratoga GA Ticket Access
Standing room access to backyard picnic tables and the trackside apron is available to GA ticketholders on a first-come, first-served basis. GA tickets do not include a reserved seat or access to a reserved area, though there is ample communal seating and TV access throughout the facility. GA guests are not guaranteed a direct view of the racetrack.
Saratoga GA Ticket Access
General Admission FAQ
Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about General Admission tickets for the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
About 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival General Admission Tickets
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Standing room access to backyard picnic tables and the trackside apron is available to GA ticketholders on a first-come, first-served basis.
- GA tickets do not include a reserved seat or access to a reserved area, though there is ample communal seating and TV access throughout the facility.
- GA guests are not guaranteed a direct view of the racetrack.
2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival General Admission Cost by Day
General Admission ticket costs vary across single- and multi-day tickets:
- On Wednesday, June 3, Thursday, June 4, and Sunday, June 7, GA tickets will cost $10 per person, and children age 12 & under are admitted for free.
- On Friday, June 5, GA tickets cost $30, and children age 12 & under are admitted for free.
- Belmont Stakes Day: On Saturday, June 6, GA tickets cost $75, and $20 for children age 4–12.
- 5-Day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Admission Bundle: For admission to the entire 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, admission costs $120 (save $15!).
The opening and closing days of the Festival, Wednesday, June 3, and Sunday, June 7, will feature policies that align with the traditional Saratoga summer meet, including the opportunity for fans to bring alcohol into the backyard in small personal coolers.
Outside alcohol may not be brought into the venue from Thursday, June 4, through Saturday, June 6; however, fans may carry food and non-alcoholic beverages into Saratoga Race Course during these days provided the items are stored in personal coolers.
Saratoga Race Course will resume racing for the summer meet on Friday, July 3, 2026.
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