Belmont Stakes to be run at Saratoga Race Course again in '26
The Belmont Stakes is set to be run at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York for a third consecutive year in 2026.
www.espn.comThe Belmont Stakes in 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, and will be run at Saratoga Race Course for the third consecutive year while Belmont Park undergoes renovations. This arrangement was confirmed to accommodate the Belmont Park rebuild and to keep the race on the same date as part of the Triple Crown schedule.[1][2][3]
Key details you might want:
- Date: June 6, 2026
- Location: Saratoga Race Course (Brooklyn-style venue in Saratoga Springs, NY) due to Belmont Park renovations.[2][3]
- Distance: 1 1/4 miles (the past two years’ distance at Saratoga; 2026 follows that pattern).[2]
- Festival: Belmont Stakes Racing Festival runs June 3–7, 2026, with the centerpiece Belmont Stakes on June 6.[3]
- Schedule context: The move to Saratoga is part of a multi-year plan tied to Belmont Park’s reconstruction, with Belmont Park reopening in September 2026 and NYRA planning the festival around those renovations.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest betting odds and field predictions for the 2026 race from current outlets, or summarize the official post position drawings and likely contenders as they’re announced.