The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced ticket and hospitality on-sale dates for the 2025 season at historic Saratoga Race Course, which includes a special July 4th Festival as a prelude to the traditional 40-day summer meet.
The July 4th Racing Festival, typically held at Belmont Park, will take place from Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6 at Saratoga while construction continues on a new Belmont Park. The 40-day summer meet will open Thursday, July 10 and continue through Monday, September 1.
Full-space group hospitality reservations are available beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5 for the 1863 Club, Paddock Suite, Surfside Party Deck at The Post, Spa Verandas, Big Red Spring and Festival Tent. Reservations may be made by phone at 844-NYRA-TIX, email at [email protected] or online at NYRA.com/Groups.
Saratoga Season Passes are currently on-sale and include complimentary admission for the July 4th Racing Festival. Season Passes are available for $95, the same price as last year, and include general admission for the July 4th Festival, in addition to the 40-day summer meet. Season passes may be purchased at NYRA.com/saratoga.
All tickets and hospitality for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival are currently on sale at BelmontStakes.com/tickets. Highlighted by the 157th running of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday, June 7, the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be conducted at Saratoga Race Course from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8.
All tickets and hospitality for the July 4th Racing Festival and 40-day Saratoga summer meet will be available according to the following timeline:
- March 5: Full-space private hospitality including luxury suites and the Rail at the 1863 Club; Spa Verandas, Surfside Party Deck, Big Red Spring and Festival Tent
- March 19: Full-season reserved seating plans for the Clubhouse, Grandstand and Michelob Ultra Stretch
- March 26: Partial-space group reservations for the Rail at the 1863 Club, Mionetto Easy Goer and individual tables within the Festival Tent
- April 9: Weekly and flex reserved seating plans for the Clubhouse, Grandstand, Michelob Ultra Stretch, Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar and Pick Six Vodka Picnic Paddock; single-day reservations for the Founders Room and Clubhouse Box Seats
- April 23: Dining reservations for the Turf Terrace, Porch and Club Terrace
- April 30: Single-day reserved seats for the Clubhouse, Grandstand and Michelob Ultra Stretch
- May 7: Single-day reservations for the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar, Pick Six Vodka Picnic Paddock and Surfside Tailgate at the Turn
- May 14: Single-day general admission tickets
Saratoga’s group hospitality venues feature premium amenities for special family gatherings, corporate get-togethers and other special events.
The 1863 Club features suites for 30 to 45 guests with sweeping views overlooking the main track. Reservations are also available for Resorts World Legends Hall, the event space on the second floor of the 1863 Club, for as many as 70 guests. The Rail at the 1863 Club offers table seating on the first floor for nearly 500 guests, including access to a private outdoor area on the apron, the Chandon Rail Birds. Group reservations include buffet lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, admission, programs, tax and gratuity.
The Paddock Suite includes a climate-controlled lounge, bar and balcony for as many as 80 guests. Overlooking Saratoga’s famed saddling area, the venue features panoramic views of the backyard and paddock. Group reservations include admission, choice of food platters, tax, gratuity and race programs. Open bar packages can also be purchased.
The Surfside Party Deck is a private, outdoor space featuring barstool seating and high-rise views overlooking the backyard. It accommodates 20 guests and includes food platters, admission and race programs.
The Spa Verandas include 11 partially covered seating areas, comfortable lounge furniture, mounted televisions, betting machines and a private bar with rail-side viewing of the final turn for up to 50 guests. Each package includes admission, programs and a food and beverage credit.
The Mionetto Easy Goer offers a casual race-day experience within a covered, open-air setting that can accommodate up to 700 fans and sits above the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar.
The Big Red Spring Tent and nearby Festival Tent in Saratoga’s backyard can also be reserved for large-scale groups and parties.
For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com/saratoga.