NYRA to host job fair for Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced it will host a job fair on Thursday, February 26, to recruit employees for the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at historic Saratoga Race Course.

The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival job fair will be held from 2-7 p.m. on the first floor of the 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course. Applicants should enter through the Wright Street entrance (Gate 8) with parking available in the 1863 Club lot.

Prospective workers will be able to meet with NYRA, Dyehard Fan Supply, Integrated Staffing and Levy Restaurants, among others. Positions will include restaurant hosts and staff, premium experience team, mutuel clerks, cashiers, merchandise clerks, customer service, maintenance and grounds crew, white caps, parking attendants and security guards.

Applicants must be at least 15 years of age and have New York State Certified Working Papers. Prospective security guards, cashiers and betting clerks must be at least 18 years of age to apply; security guards must have a high school degree or GED. All applicants must present a photo ID and Social Security card or I-9 alternative.

Highlighted by the 158th running of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday, June 6, the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be held from Wednesday, June 3, through Sunday, June 7, at Saratoga Race Course.

Tickets and hospitality offerings will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 12 at 10 a.m. at BelmontStakes.com/tickets.

Beginning in 2027, the Belmont Stakes will return to its permanent home at Belmont Park following three years of temporary adjustments to the customary NYRA racing schedule.

For more information, visit BelmontStakes.com.