This Is Your Guide to the 2025 Belmont Stakes In Saratoga Springs

In the United States, the Triple Crown is considered the World Series of horse racing as 3-year-old thoroughbreds compete in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Since 1919 only 13 horses have won all 3 to earn the Triple Crown.

For the second year in a row, the 'Test of the Champions', the Belmont Stakes, will take place in Saratoga Springs, New York. Here's everything you need to know for 2025.

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While Belmont Park in Elmont, NY undergoes it's $477 million dollar rebuild, the Belmont Stakes finds a temporary home at Saratoga Race Course from Wednesday June 4th through Sunday June 8th.

2025 Belmont Stakes tickets are on sale now at nyra.com. Options include General Admission, Reserved Seating, Premium Hospitality and Box Seating. There are also exclusive $99 3-day passes available at select Stewart's Shops in the Capital Region, while supplies last.

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) have announced the schedule for the 5-day 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga Springs, NY. Here are some of the highlights:

• Wednesday June 4th - Grade 1 $150,000 Beverly R. Steinman featuring Nation's top steeplechasers.
• Thursday June 5th - 4 Stakes
• Friday June 6th - 4 Grade 1's for females
• Saturday June 7th - 157th edition of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes
• Sunday June 8th - 2 Stakes for sophomore fillies.
• 27 Stake Races with purses totaling $11,275,000.

The Belmont Jewel Cocktail will be the official drink this year and you can look forward to a wide variety of food trucks and vendors. The entertainment and events schedule for the 2025 Belmont Stakes Festival will be announced soon. Check back for updates.