2024 Saratoga Race Course Tickets & Seating Information (2025)

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Are you ready for an unforgettable day at the races this summer in Saratoga Springs, NY? Check out when 2024 Saratoga Race Course tickets go on sale, pricing updates, important dates, and more.

2024 Saratoga Race Course Ticket Sales - Important Dates

See below for on-sale dates for a variety of ticket and hospitality options at Saratoga Race Course:

  • March 13, 2024:Full-space group hospitality reservations are available starting at 10am on March 13 forthe 1863 Club, Paddock Suite, Surfside Party Deck at The Post, Stella Artois Spa Verandas, Mionetto Easy Goer, Big Red Spring, and Festival Tent
  • March 20, 2024: Full-season reserved seating plans are available for the Clubhouse, Grandstand, and Cutwater Stretch, along with season admission passes
  • March 27, 2024: Options include partial-space and individual tables for the Rail at the 1863 Club, Mionetto Easy Goer, and Festival Tent
  • April 10, 2024: Partial meet plans for the Clubhouse, Grandstand, Cutwater Stretch, Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar, and Pick Six Vodka Picnic Paddock
  • April 25, 2024: Single-Day reservations are open for Clubhouse Box Seats and Clubhouse Dining (Turf Terrace, Porch, and Club Terrace)
  • May 2, 2024: Single-Day Reserved seats for the Clubhouse, Grandstand, and Cutwater Stretch
  • May 9, 2024: Single-Day reservations are available for the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar, Pick Six Vodka Picnic Paddock, and Surfside Tailgate at the Turn
  • May 15, 2024: General Admission tickets go on sale

Call the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX for more information.

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2024 General Admission Prices

Single day admission tickets are sold at the gate upon entry into the track or can be purchased in advance on Ticketmaster.

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  • Grandstand and Clubhouse Admission (one price starting in 2023): $7 daily when purchased at least 24 hours in advance; $10 day-of; general admission does not include reserved seating, which is separate
  • Travers DayAdmission:$25 in advance and $30 day-of, while supplies last

2024 Season Passes

Season passes may be purchased (starting on March 20) for admission to the Clubhouse and Grandstand, subject to availability. The cost for a 2024 Grandstand & Clubhouse season pass is $95.

Please note: Season passes are for admission only (seats are not included). Passes are offered in limited quantities and are subject to availability.Purchase onlinevia NYRA's website.

2024 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.

2024 Reserved Tables

There are two options for reserving tables at Saratoga Race Course 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.

Partial-meet flex plans of 7 or more race days are on sale now!

  • 10+ day flex plan: Can include Whitney Day and/or DraftKings Travers Day
  • 7 to 9-day flex plan: Cannot include Whitney Day or DraftKings Travers Day

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.

Partial-meet flex plans of 7 or more race days are on sale now!

  • 10+ day flex plan: Can include Whitney Day and/or DraftKings Travers Day
  • 7 to 9-day flex plan: Cannot include Whitney Day or DraftKings Travers Day

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).

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.

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2024 Saratoga Race Course Tickets & Seating Information (2025)

FAQs

Do you need to buy tickets in advance for Saratoga Race Track? ›

Tickets to the Saratoga race track can be purchased online in advance or upon arrival at the gate.

What was the attendance at Saratoga 2024? ›

This summer's Saratoga Race Course meet passed the 1 million mark in paid attendance, according to the New York Racing Association. The 39-day meet saw a paid attendance of 1,051,092, NYRA said, with the all-sources wagering handle totaling more than $800 million.

Where is the best place to sit at the Saratoga race track? ›

Located right across the street from the Race Course is the Oklahoma Training Track, which is another place where the horses work out in the morning. The best spot for spectators is the Whitney Viewing Stand as it provides a picturesque look at the entire track. Free parking is available at the East Avenue gate.

Can you reserve a table at Saratoga Race Track? ›

Single-day dining reservations within The Turf Terrace, The Club Terrace, and The Porch, can be made on Ticketmaster.com.

How much are grandstand seats at Saratoga? ›

Grandstand and Clubhouse Admission (one price starting in 2024): $7 daily when purchased at least 24 hours in advance; $10 day-of; general admission does not include reserved seating, which is separate. 2024 gate times: 11:00am each racing day (exception is Travers Day, which is 7:00am)

Is parking free at Saratoga Race Track? ›

General Parking: Free

General parking lots are free every racing day.

How long is a day at Saratoga Race Track? ›

The races are 32 minutes apart and on a 9 race day end around 5:40, 10 races 6;15, most Saturdays are stakes Race days with 11 or 12 races and will run past 7:00. The biggest day of the meet is Travers Day(8/25) and has 14 races but the first race is around noon . That day you need advance tickets for admission.

What is the biggest race at Saratoga? ›

The Travers Stakes is one of the oldest stakes races for 3-year-old horses in the United States and is the traditional centerpiece of the annual Saratoga summer meet. The Travers is considered to be one of the most important and consequential 3-year-old horse races of the calendar year. The race is named for William R.

Is the grandstand at Saratoga covered? ›

- Saratoga Race Course. “Do grandstand seats have shade coverage or are they in full sun?” You are in full sun on the apron, which are benches, free of charge. The grandstand seats, A through about E are in the sun for part of the day.

How to spend a day at Saratoga Race Track? ›

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Enjoy a free item with paid admission. There are lots of great dining options at the track, from sit-down restaurants to grab-and-go concessions. Start your day at the track early with breakfast on The Porch. Enjoy a delicious meal while watching the horses work out.

Can you bring water into Saratoga race track? ›

Coolers are permitted in the backyard picnic areas only and must be kept off tables. One cooler permitted per picnic table. Coolers may contain plastic bottles or cans and are subject to search by the NYRA security at any time.

Can you bring your own breakfast to Saratoga Race Track? ›

Can I bring my own food/drink into the track? You can bring all the food and drink you want!

What is not allowed at Saratoga Race Track? ›

Fans are allowed to bring one folding chair and one 12-inch-by-18-inch cooler for food and non-alcoholic drinks, but tables, tents, wagons and alcohol can't be carried in.

Do you need cash to bet at Saratoga? ›

Just insert a betting voucher, winning mutuel ticket, cash (where available), or swipe your NYRA Cash Card or NYRA Bets Account Card and enjoy the convenience and privacy of do-it-yourself wagering. Always double check your tickets before leaving the window or self-service terminal.

Is Saratoga Race track cash only? ›

The official Saratoga Post Parade, Pocket Program, Daily Racing Form, Daily Racing Program, and other publications are available inside the admission gates. Standalone program stands are cashless.

How much does it cost to get into Saratoga Race Track? ›

General Admission Ticket Purchased Day-Of: $10

Admission can also be purchased at all track entrances on live racing days, pending availability. Admission gates open at 11:00am daily, except for Travers Day.

Can you bring water bottles into Saratoga race track? ›

ALL glass containers are prohibited - plastic and cans are fine to bring in. Coolers are checked on the way in to the track and you will be asked to throw any glass bottles or jars out. You can bring wine and beer, but NO GLASS means you may need to find another container for transport.

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