The final jewel of the Triple Crown season has arrived as horse racing fans turn their attention to the 2026 Belmont Stakes at the historic Saratoga Race Course. Scheduled for Saturday, June 6, the prestigious Grade 1 event will once again take place at Saratoga before returning to Belmont Park in 2027.
While there will be no Triple Crown winner this year after different horses captured victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, the Belmont Stakes still promises plenty of excitement. Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo headlines a talented field of nine runners aiming to secure another major victory in one of horse racing’s most celebrated events.
When Is the Belmont Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Belmont Stakes takes place on Saturday, June 6, at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Race Details
- Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Post Time: 7:04 p.m. ET
- Venue: Saratoga Race Course
- Distance: 1¼ miles
- Purse: $2 Million
- Winner’s Share: $1.2 Million
- TV Coverage: FOX
- Live Streaming: FOX One
Belmont Stakes 2026 Post Positions, Horses, Jockeys, and Trainers
Nine contenders are entered for this year’s Belmont Stakes field:
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| Vitruvian Man | Doug O’Neill | Antonio Fresu |
| Powershift | Todd Pletcher | Luis Saez |
| Chief Wallabee | Bill Mott | Junior Alvarado |
| Renegade | Todd Pletcher | Irad Ortiz Jr. |
| Ottinho | Chad Brown | Dylan Davis |
| Growth Equity | Chad Brown | Manny Franco |
| Commandement | Brad Cox | John Velazquez |
| Emerging Market | Chad Brown | Flavien Prat |
| Golden Tempo | Cherie DeVaux | Jose Ortiz |
Golden Tempo enters the race as one of the most talked-about horses following its Kentucky Derby triumph. However, a competitive field featuring multiple top trainers and accomplished jockeys could make this year’s Belmont one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.
Belmont Stakes Day Schedule
Belmont Stakes Day features several elite races before the main event. Fans attending or watching from home can enjoy a full afternoon of championship horse racing.
Featured Stakes Schedule
Just a Game (G1)
- Purse: $500,000
- Post Time: 2:47 p.m. ET
True North
- Purse: $400,000
- Post Time: 3:25 p.m. ET
Jaipur (G1)
- Purse: $500,000
- Post Time: 4:13 p.m. ET
Woody Stephens (G1)
- Purse: $500,000
- Post Time: 4:52 p.m. ET
Hill ‘N’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap (G1)
- Purse: $1 Million
- Post Time: 5:32 p.m. ET
Resorts World Casino Manhattan (G1)
- Purse: $1 Million
- Post Time: 6:11 p.m. ET
Belmont Stakes (G1)
- Purse: $2 Million
- Post Time: 7:04 p.m. ET
Belmont Stakes 2026 Results
The official Belmont Stakes 2026 results, finishing order, payouts, and winning time will be updated following the conclusion of the race on Saturday evening.
With a strong field, a historic venue, and millions of dollars on the line, the 2026 Belmont Stakes is set to deliver another memorable chapter in Triple Crown racing history.