The race will be held at Saratoga Race Course, while Belmont Park is undergoing renovations and the race length will be changed from the traditional 1 1/2 miles to 1 1/4 miles.
WASHINGTON – The 2026 Belmont Stakes will conclude this year’s Triple Crown season on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course in New York.
The 158th Belmont Stakes is scheduled for June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, where the race is being held while Belmont Park undergoes renovations. While Belmont Park is known for its 1 1/2-mile oval, this year’s race at Saratoga will feature a race over 1 1/4 miles.
The Belmont Stakes is traditionally the final stop in horse racing’s Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Golden Tempo entered the race after winning the Kentucky Derby but skipped the Preakness Stakes. There will be no Triple Crown this year as no horse has won both the Derby and the Preakness this year.
The race is expected to feature many of the top three-year-olds as the Triple Crown season of horse racing comes to an end.
When is the 2026 Belmont Stakes?
The Belmont Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, with release time set for approximately 7:04 PM ET.
How do I watch the Belmont Stakes?
The game will be broadcast live on FOX with additional coverage by FS1. Fans can also live stream the Belmont Championship on FOX One and Fubo.
