Experience a unique twist to Belmont Stakes Day this year in Saratoga Springs!
On Saturday, June 8, join WPT for the 156th running of the Belmont. This special event is part of a four-day Festival of racing, spanning from Thursday, June 9 to Sunday, June 9. If you’re considering attending, refer to the guide below for helpful tips to plan your trip.
Admission and Parking
Due to high demand from full-season ticket holders at Saratoga and Belmont, NYRA was unable to accommodate our request for a block of tickets. While Partners will not be able to purchase seats through WPT for the Belmont Festival, we are here to answer any of your questions regarding ticket options.
Tickets will go on sale to the public on February 15 at 10am EST. Explore ticket options and pricing ahead of time:
- Premium Dining includes the Turf Terrace, the Porch, Cutwater Stretch, Easy Goer, The Rail at 1863, and Stella Artois Verandas
- Reserved Seating in the Clubhouse
- General Admission
- Belmont Experiences offering VIP ticket packages
Parking will not be included with tickets, and may be purchased in advance or on a first come, first served basis day-of. Shuttle service will be available from parking areas to the track entrance.
For pre-sale ticket access, previous NYRA patrons will receive a promo code via email. Pre-sale will take place February 14 from 12:00pm – 11:59pm EST. To sign up for access, subscribe to the Belmont Newsletter.
A note regarding NY Owner’s Credentials:
Owner’s badges will not be valid for admission on Friday, 6/7 or Saturday, 6/8. Tickets must be purchased for each of those days. Badges will be valid for General Admission for the badge-holder only (no family badges will be honored) on Thursday, 6/6 and Sunday, 6/9. Additionally, there will be no owner’s parking for the entirety of the Festival. Parking must be purchased separately.
Transportation and Accommodations
The most convenient airport to Saratoga is Albany International. Saratoga is a very Uber and Lyft-friendly town; however, given the expected volume of attendees, demand for rideshare options may be greater than usual. Expect to plan for long wait times, or look into rental car options!
Hotels in the area are already filling up – we recommend booking accommodations as soon as possible. Below are some WPT recommendations central to downtown:
- Embassy Suites
- Hampton Inn
- Adelphi
- The Brunswick
- Hyatt Place in Malta
- Economical options near Albany Airport: Courtyard, La Quinta
Other areas to search would be nearby towns such as Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Glens Falls, and Malta. Additionally, we highly recommend Airbnb or Vrbo.
OpenTable and Resy are great sites to help choose a spot to eat, and many restaurants are already taking reservations for Belmont Festival week. If you have any particular favorites, we recommend calling ahead soon to secure a table! Need inspiration? Here is a list of top restaurants.
Post Times and Race Information
Check back here for Belmont Day post times, and general race day info. We will update this page as that information is released by NYRA.
WPT Partner Events
Join us on the backside from Wednesday-Friday to take in morning training. This Saratoga tradition is a must, and we welcome you to bring any early-rising guests along! Find us at the Morning Line coffee stand, accessible through the Nelson Avenue gate (across from the Horseshoe), from approximately 7-10 am each morning. If you plan to attend, please be sure to RSVP to Danielle so that we can include you on the gate list for security.
We will include additional info on a WPT get together here!
