Plan Your Race Day: 2026 Saratoga Race Course Tickets & Seating Details
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Are you ready for an unforgettable day at the races this summer in Saratoga Springs, NY? Check out 2026 Saratoga Race Course admission information below and plan your trip!
Note: Saratoga Race Course is a cashless venue. Cash is not accepted for admission, food, drinks, parking, or programs (except at the official Saratoga store). Reverse ATMs are available throughout the track to convert cash to a prepaid card.
2026 Saratoga Race Course Ticket Sales
Tickets and reservations are on sale now! See the following options available on Ticketmaster:
Saratoga Race Course Tickets (All Options):
General Admission
Reserved Seating
The Michelob Ultra Stretch Tickets
Fourstardave Tables Tickets
Club Terrace Dining Tickets
Pick Six Picnic Paddock Tickets
Porch Dining Tickets
Turf Terrace Dining Tickets
The Rail at the 1863 Club Tickets
Call the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX for more information. Hospitality reservations can be made online at NYRA.com/Groups, by phone at 844-NYRA-TIX, and via email at boxoffice@nyrainc.com.
2026 General Admission Prices
Single day admission tickets are sold at the gate upon entry into the track or can be purchased in advance.
The cost is $7 when booked in advance, and general admission tickets at Saratoga provide access to the Rivers Casino Backyard, Clubhouse, Grandstand, and trackside apron. Kids under 12 also get in for free if they are accompanied by an adult.
Call the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX for more information. Hospitality reservations can be made online at NYRA.com/Groups, by phone at 844-NYRA-TIX, and via email at boxoffice@nyrainc.com.
2026 Season Passes
2026 Saratoga Season Admission Passes are now available. These passes grant admission to all 46 days of racing for the 2025 summer meet. The cost is $94 for a mobile ticket or $99 for a traditional pass.
Note: Saratoga Summer Season Passes do not include dates within the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
Season passes may be purchased (starting on March 12) for admission to the Clubhouse Michelob Ultra Stretch, and Grandstand, subject to availability. The cost for a traditional 2026 Grandstand & Clubhouse season pass is $99.
Season pass holders have a guaranteed seat every day. Passes are offered in limited quantities and are subject to availability. Purchase online via NYRA's website.
2026 Reserved Seating
Reserved seating is available for the Clubhouse, Grandstand, and other areas of Saratoga Race Course.
For a full breakdown of all the reserved seating options, visit NYRA's website: https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/tickets/reserved-seating/
Reserved seating can be purchased in advance via Ticketmaster.com (see Important Dates section above for sale dates). Please note: reserved seat prices INCLUDE admission.
Reserved seats can also be purchased on the day of without the cost of admission included (subject to availability).
Daily Box Seat sales and various group sales options are also available. For more information on reserved seats, call 1-844-NYRA-TIX.
2026 Reserved Tables
For small groups, single-day table inquiries can be made online via the NYRA website. Please note that reserved table prices include admission, and the specific price for each area and configuration varies depending on the day of the week and any special stakes races that are happening that day.
Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar - The Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar in the lower Carousel features more than 80 tables for two, four, and six people available for paid reservation. Note: Personal coolers and outside food and beverage are not permitted in the Fourstardave Sports Bar.
Pick Six Picnic Paddock (Reserved Picnic Area) - More than 100 picnic tables adjacent to the paddock are set aside for reserved seating. Note: Personal coolers are allowed in the Reserved Picnic Area, but additional chairs, tents, and umbrellas are not.
Unofficial "Reserved" Seating Traditions
Bench seats are traditionally "reserved" by throwing a newspaper or program down. There is also a tradition in Saratoga to throw a tablecloth over a picnic table to "claim" it (these go fast, so this needs to be done in the early morning as soon as gates open at 7:00am).
People are usually respectful of these traditions, and even NYRA asks that patrons honor these informal reservations, but NYRA security will NOT step in to settle any arising disputes.
Wondering what else to bring to the picnic area? Our team has compiled a list of recommended race track essentials!
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