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Fans of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival can save money this year thanks to a partnership between Stewart's Shops and the New York Racing Association (NYRA). Starting now, three-day general admission passes are available for $99 at more than 170 Stewart's locations across the Capital Region, offering a 15 percent discount compared to buying single-day tickets. The pass grants entry for Thursday, June 4; Friday, June 5; and Saturday, June 6—Belmont Stakes Day—at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs.
According to the NYRA, this offer is part of a long-standing partnership with Stewart’s Shops focused on making the festival more accessible for fans. Kevin Quinn, NYRA Vice President for Sales and Hospitality, said, "Our longstanding partnership with Stewart’s Shops once again includes three-day passes for the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, providing fans with the opportunity to secure multi-day general admission at a discounted price. We thank Stewart’s Shops for offering fans this convenient way to secure tickets for the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival."
The pass includes access to most areas of the track, such as the popular backyard picnic tables. Passes are non-refundable and must be purchased with cash at participating Stewart’s Shops in counties including Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Warren, as highlighted by Stewart’s Shops.
This year’s festival is notable because it marks the final time the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be held at Saratoga before returning to its Long Island home after renovations at Belmont Park are completed. In addition, fans purchasing the three-day pass have the option to add admission to the July 4th Racing Festival for an extra $15 when redeeming their voucher online, according to Thoroughbred Daily News.
For those interested in finding participating Stewart's locations or learning more about the festival, details can be found at Stewartsshops.com and Belmontstakes.com.