The New York Racing Association (NYRA) is rolling out a new ticket sales plan for the highly anticipated Belmont Stakes racing festival. This festival, which will be held at Saratoga from June 4-8, 2025, will feature the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes on June 7. For the second year in a row, Saratoga will host the event while Belmont Park is under construction. Here’s everything you need to know about the new ticket sales process, prices, and what fans can expect this year.
Ticket Sales for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival
Starting on February 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. EST, the public will be able to purchase tickets for general admission, reserved seats, and hospitality packages for the Belmont Stakes racing festival. Tickets will be available at BelmontStakes.com/tickets.
Saratoga will host the Belmont Stakes festival from June 4 to June 8, 2025, with the highlight being the Belmont Stakes race on June 7. This change comes after overwhelming ticket demand in 2024, which led NYRA to adjust the ticket sales process for 2025. The goal is to make ticket access fairer for everyone who wants to attend.
Pre-Sale Drawing for Reserved Seating
For the second consecutive year, tickets for reserved seating and hospitality will go through a pre-sale process. Beginning Tuesday, February 11, and continuing through Friday, February 14, fans will have the chance to enter a drawing on the BelmontStakes.com website. If selected, they will be given an opportunity to buy tickets before the general sale begins. However, entering the drawing doesn’t guarantee early access to tickets, and everyone can still try for tickets when they go on sale to the public on February 13.
Ticket Prices and Discounts
Ticket prices for the Belmont Stakes racing festival vary by day and type of ticket. General admission tickets for Belmont Stakes Day (Saturday, June 7) will cost $75 for adults and $20 for children aged 4 to 12. On Friday, June 6, tickets will be $30 for adults, and for other days of the festival, they will be $10. Children 12 and under get in for free on all days.
Fans can also purchase a 5-day admission bundle for the entire festival for $120, offering a discount of over 10%. Additionally, there’s a special add-on option for the July 4 racing festival at Saratoga. Fans can bundle their tickets for both festivals at a reduced rate of $140, which includes admission to all nine days of racing, including the Belmont Stakes day.
Food and Beverage Policies
Fans attending the Belmont Stakes racing festival should be aware of some important food and beverage policies. From Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7, fans can bring food and non-alcoholic drinks into Saratoga, as long as they are in personal coolers. However, alcohol is not allowed to be brought into the venue during these days. The same rules for food and beverages will apply during the July 4 racing festival.
NYRA’s new ticket sales plan for the Belmont Stakes racing festival offers fans more chances to secure their tickets early, thanks to the pre-sale drawing. With a variety of ticket options and price bundles available, attendees can enjoy a memorable experience at Saratoga. Whether you’re coming for the Belmont Stakes or the exciting atmosphere of the full festival, there are plenty of options to suit different budgets and preferences. Be sure to check out the ticket sales starting on February 13, and don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event.
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