Belmont Park reopens Friday after $555 million rebuild, with weekend seats from $10
The rebuilt track in Elmont returns Sept. 18 after three years closed. Friday is sold out, but weekend admission starts at $10.
Belmont Park in Elmont reopens to racing fans on Friday, Sept. 18. It has been closed for three years while crews rebuilt it at a cost of $555 million.
Belmont Park opening day schedule
Gates open at 11 a.m. on Friday, and the first race starts at 1:30 p.m. Eight more races follow during the afternoon, and the last one is set for 6:24 p.m. The biggest race of the day is the Jockey Gold Cup at 4:14 p.m. Its winner earns an automatic spot in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Opening day tickets are sold out. Tickets are still available for Saturday and Sunday, with admission starting at $10.
What’s new at the rebuilt track
The old grandstand is gone. It opened in 1905 and held as many as 100,000 people. Its replacement is much smaller and built like a modern stadium, with 31 suites, a sports bar and a huge video screen facing the infield.
The track closed for construction in 2023. While it was shut, the Belmont Stakes ran at Saratoga Race Course, and Aqueduct added extra racing in the spring and fall.
Getting to Belmont Park from NYC
You don’t need a car to get to the track. The MTA offers several routes from the city, including rail service, and you can also drive.
Quick answers
When does Belmont Park reopen?
Friday, Sept. 18. Gates open at 11 a.m., and the first race is at 1:30 p.m.
How much are Belmont Park tickets?
Friday is sold out. Saturday and Sunday admission starts at $10.
Can you get to Belmont Park by public transit?
Yes. The MTA offers several ways to get there from New York City, including rail service.
