The excitement of Triple Crown season reaches its grand finale this week as the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival 2026 takes center stage at the historic Saratoga Race Course in New York. Horse racing fans, bettors, and sports enthusiasts from around the world will be focused on Saratoga from June 3 through June 7 as some of the biggest races of the year unfold during five action-packed days.
The highlight of the festival is the 158th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, with an official post time of 7:04 p.m. ET. Due to the ongoing redevelopment of Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course will once again host the prestigious Triple Crown event.
Belmont Stakes 2026 TV Coverage
A major change for 2026 is that FOX Sports is now the primary television home of Belmont Stakes week. Fans can enjoy extensive live coverage across FOX, FS1, and FS2, with nearly ten hours of programming on Belmont Stakes Day alone.
FOX Sports will provide coverage throughout the entire festival, including race analysis, interviews, betting insights, and behind-the-scenes features from Saratoga.
For viewers looking to follow racing action from other major tracks across North America, FanDuel TV will offer daily live racing coverage. Meanwhile, the Racetrack Television Network (RTN) will provide streaming access to horse racing from tracks around the world.
Belmont Stakes 2026 Live Streaming Options
Fans who prefer streaming can watch Belmont Stakes week through several platforms:
- FOX Sports streaming services
- FOX One
- FanDuel TV
- Racetrack Television Network (RTN)
- Supported streaming devices including smartphones, tablets, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and select smart TVs
These options ensure racing fans never miss a moment of the action, whether watching at home or on the go.
Major Stakes Races Schedule
Several Grade 1 races will be contested throughout the festival before the Belmont Stakes headline event.
Thursday, June 4
- Pennine Ridge Stakes – 1:40 p.m. ET
- Intercontinental Stakes – 4:27 p.m. ET
- Belmont Gold Cup Stakes – 5:36 p.m. ET
Friday, June 5
- Bed o’ Roses Stakes – 1:29 p.m. ET
- Wonder Again Stakes – 4:28 p.m. ET
- DraftKings Acorn Stakes – 5:08 p.m. ET
- New York Stakes – 5:46 p.m. ET
- Ogden Phipps Stakes – 6:25 p.m. ET
Saturday, June 6
- Just a Game Stakes – 2:47 p.m. ET
- True North Stakes – 3:25 p.m. ET
- Jaipur Stakes – 4:13 p.m. ET
- Woody Stephens Stakes – 4:52 p.m. ET
- Hill ‘n’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap – 5:32 p.m. ET
- Resorts World Casino Manhattan Stakes – 6:12 p.m. ET
- Belmont Stakes 2026 – 7:04 p.m. ET
Sunday, June 7
- Matt Winn Stakes – 4:22 p.m. ET
- Poker Stakes – Time TBA
- Soaring Softly Stakes – Time TBA
Belmont Stakes Day Broadcast Schedule
Saturday’s coverage begins early and continues into the evening:
- 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET on FS2
- 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET on FOX
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX and FS1
- 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. ET on FS2
The main FOX broadcast will build up to the Belmont Stakes itself and feature expert commentary, race previews, and live post-race coverage.
Radio Coverage During Belmont Week
Horse racing fans can also tune in through several radio programs throughout the week. Popular shows include At The Races with Steve Byk, Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires, Betting with Bobby, and Trainer Talk, offering race previews, betting analysis, and interviews with trainers and jockeys.
Final Thoughts
Belmont Stakes Week 2026 promises to be one of the biggest horse racing events of the year. With five days of elite racing, multiple Grade 1 stakes, extensive television coverage, and numerous streaming options, fans will have plenty of opportunities to follow every moment from Saratoga Race Course. The festival culminates on Saturday evening when the world’s attention turns to the Belmont Stakes and the final jewel of the Triple Crown.