Belmont Park reopens after $555 million renovation on September 17
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., officially reopens on September 17 following a three-year renovation. The $555 million project replaces the original grandstand, enhancing the venue with modern amenities, including 31 suites and a large infield video screen. The first race is set for 1:30 p.m. with a total of nine races throughout the day. The Jockey Gold Cup, a key race for older horses, will take place at 4:14 p.m. Tickets for opening day are sold out, although availability remains for future dates.
- •Belmont Park's grandstand was replaced with a smaller, modern facility.
- •The first race post-renovation starts at 1:30 p.m. on September 17.
- •The Jockey Gold Cup is scheduled for 4:14 p.m. on the opening day.
- •Ticket sales are sold out for Friday, with options for Saturday and Sunday.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Horse racing returns to rebuilt Belmont Park after a $550 million overhaul
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Belmont Park Racetrack reopens after $450 million transformation with new grandstand, racetracks
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Belmont is back: Forever Young headlines Jockey Club Gold Cup as Long Island track reopens
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — New Belmont Park set to reopen Friday after $555 million overhaul
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — What to know about Belmont Park's reopening after $455M renovation
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Belmont Park to reopen after 3-year revamp: what to know
"ELMONT, N.Y. (PIX11) — After a three-year hiatus, horse racing is making a return to Belmont Park. The thoroughbred racetrack will reopen its doors on Friday after a $555 million reconstruction project was completed. Gone is the old grandstand, first built in 1905 with a capacity of 100,000 people; in its place is a significantly […]
"Horse racing is back at Belmont Park for the first time in more than three years. The New York track reopened following a half-billion-dollar reconstruction project to modernized the home of a triple crown race.
"The new grandstand stands five stories tall and features modern bars and restaurants. The property also includes four new racetracks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 1:04 AMHorse racing returns to rebuilt Belmont Park after a $550 million overhaul
Horse racing is back at Belmont Park for the first time in more than three years. The New York track reopened following a half-billion-dollar reconstruction project to modernized the home of a triple crown race.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 3:03 PMBelmont Park Racetrack reopens after $450 million transformation with new grandstand, racetracks
The new grandstand stands five stories tall and features modern bars and restaurants. The property also includes four new racetracks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:00 AMBelmont is back: Forever Young headlines Jockey Club Gold Cup as Long Island track reopens
After three years and $455 million worth of renovations, the rebuilt, ultramodern Belmont Park will reopen to the public Friday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:29 PMNew Belmont Park set to reopen Friday after $555 million overhaul
The grandstand rises five stories and features modern bars and restaurants. The facility also includes four new racetracks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:30 PMWhat to know about Belmont Park's reopening after $455M renovation
What to know about Belmont Park's reopening after its three-year, $455 million renovation.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:30 AMBelmont Park to reopen after 3-year revamp: what to know
ELMONT, N.Y. (PIX11) — After a three-year hiatus, horse racing is making a return to Belmont Park. The thoroughbred racetrack will reopen its doors on Friday after a $555 million reconstruction project was completed. Gone is the old grandstand, first built in 1905 with a capacity of 100,000 people; in its place is a significantly […]
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