Belmont Park prepares for reopening ahead of 159th Belmont Stakes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Belmont Park is nearing the completion of a $550 million renovation, set for a partial reopening on September 18. The racetrack will return to hosting the Belmont Stakes after a three-year move to Saratoga Race Course due to construction. The upgraded facility boasts modern amenities and improved racing surfaces, with a focus on safety and performance for horses. Key infrastructure is reportedly in place as work continues, aiming for full completion by spring 2027 ahead of the Belmost Stakes and Breeders' Cup.
- •Reconstruction cost is $550 million.
- •Belmont Stakes returns after a three-year hiatus at Saratoga.
- •Partial reopening scheduled for September 18, 2026.
- •Facility designed to improve safety and performance for horses.
- •Full completion expected by spring 2027.
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Belmont Park rebuild nears the finish line as the Belmont Stakes is a year from returning home
"A stroll by the paddock at Belmont Park is a glimpse into the past before becoming a window into the future. The white pine tree that has stood there for more than two centuries remains. Around it, everything else is brand new.
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