Andy Newton
The Belmont Stakes will return to its traditional home at Belmont Park in 2027 after spending three consecutive years at Saratoga Race Course during the extensive redevelopment of New York’s iconic racing venue.
The famous Triple Crown race is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 5, 2027, marking a long-awaited homecoming for one of American racing’s most prestigious events.
For many racing fans, the 2027 renewal will feel like the start of a new era.
Belmont Park has undergone a multi-year transformation, with the New York Racing Association investing heavily in modernising the facility while preserving the history and traditions that have made the track one of the sport’s most revered venues.
Officials have already confirmed that the revamped Belmont Park will welcome back the Belmont Stakes in 2027 following its reopening in late 2026.
2027 Belmont Stakes Date & Race Details
- Date: Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Venue: Belmont Park Race Course
- Race Number: 159th running of the Belmont Stakes
- Distance: 11/2 miles (12 furlongs)
- Surface: Dirt
- Race Type: Grade 1 Thoroughbred race for three-year-olds
- Festival Dates: Wednesday, June 2 through Sunday, June 6, 2027
- Purse: $2 million
Saratoga’s Three-Year Belmont Stakes Chapter Comes To An End
Between 2024 and 2026, Saratoga Race Course served as the temporary home of the Belmont Stakes while construction work continued at Belmont Park.
Although the move proved hugely popular and attracted strong crowds, the arrangement was always intended to be temporary.
The 2026 running represented the final Belmont Stakes to be staged at Saratoga, bringing the curtain down on a unique three-year period in the race’s history before the event heads back to Elmont, New York, in 2027.
Golden Tempo Captures The 2026 Belmont Stakes
The most recent winner of the Belmont Stakes is Golden Tempo, who produced another powerful late surge to land the 158th running of the race on June 6, 2026.
Ridden by Jose Ortiz and trained by Cherie DeVaux, Golden Tempo stormed from the rear of the field to defeat Commandment, with Kentucky Derby rival Renegade finishing third.
The victory followed Golden Tempo’s success in the Kentucky Derby and further enhanced his reputation as one of the leading three-year-olds of his generation.
The win also created history for DeVaux, who became the first female trainer to win multiple Triple Crown races. And in the process collected $1.2m of the $2m Belmont Stakes purse.
Golden Tempo’s triumph ensured the final Belmont Stakes held at Saratoga would be remembered for both sporting excellence and a landmark achievement in the training ranks.
A Fresh Start For A Historic Race
Since first being run in 1867, the Belmont Stakes has been synonymous with Belmont Park and its demanding test of stamina.
The return to its traditional surroundings in 2027 is expected to be one of the biggest stories of the American racing season.
With a brand-new grandstand, upgraded facilities and renewed excitement surrounding the venue, the 2027 Belmont Stakes promises to blend the race’s rich history with a modern racing experience.
After three memorable years at Saratoga (2024-2026), the “Test of the Champion” is finally heading back where many believe it belongs – Belmont Park.
Belmont Park Reconstruction Update
