Official Saratoga Race Course ticket sales are conducted online via Ticketmaster and FEVO, depending on the ticket type and plan. Walk-up tickets may also be available on race days, pending inventory.

Yes! Children 12 and under are admitted free with an accompanying parent or guardian, and do not require an admission ticket.

Yes - Saratoga Race Course's Will Call windows are available at all three admissions entrances. Windows open at the same time as admission gates (typically 11:00am).

When to Arrive to Saratoga:

• Saratoga Guests with General Admission who wish to claim a picnic table should arrive quite early – more on that below! Don't worry, though: fans without a specific place to sit will still have a great day at the races.
• Saratoga Guests with assigned seating (any ticket other than GA) can arrive any time that they wish.
• Gates open for free early morning access at 7:00am; the grounds will be cleared prior to 11:00am for the official gate opening, at which time tickets will be scanned. The first race is typically off in the early afternoon.
• One of the Spa's many great traditions is Breakfast at Saratoga, which includes a delicious trackside buffet during morning workouts, plus a backstretch tram tour! Breakfast at Saratoga is available nearly every live race day. During early morning access, all guests may enter the grounds free of charge, though breakfast is paid.

Free general parking is available in the Oklahoma lot area (accessible from Union Avenue), with shuttle service available to and from the Union Avenue drop-off point, across the street from Gates A & B.

Premium parking is available in the Trackside (Silver) and Preferred (East, Madison, Rec Hall) lots, accessible from Union Avenue.

Limited valet parking is available, accessible from Nelson Avenue.

A race day at Saratoga is a rare opportunity to go all out, so lean into your personal style and have fun with it!

When it comes to choosing what to wear, a major consideration is your ticket type and where you’ll be sitting. Fans in the backyard tend to opt for more casual looks, while patrons in more exclusive areas of the track exhibit their elegance and refinement; however, you will see a wide range of exciting outfits throughout the day!

Saratoga Race Course Dress Code

Certain ticketed sections do have specific dress codes, so be sure to check before planning your look. However, there is no overarching dress code for admission to the racetrack.

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Items PERMITTED upon entry to Saratoga Race Course include:

• Baby/diaper bags (Must contain childcare items and accompany a child)
• Bags and purses no larger than 16" x 16" x 8"
• Beverages (including alcohol; no glass containers)
• Binoculars
• Cell phones & tablets (Subject to screening)
• Coolers
• Folding canopies
• Folding chairs
• Food
• Hand carts
• Picnic baskets
• Seat cushions
• Small cameras with detachable lenses 6" or less
• Strollers (only if carrying a child)
• Sunscreen
• Tablecloths & tape
• Umbrellas (personal size)

Please note that there is no storage for any items. NYRA Security reserves the right to deny any patrons entry that could detract from the experience of other guests at Saratoga Race Course.

Items BANNED upon entry to Saratoga Race Course include:

• Aerosol cans
• Air horns/noise makers
• Animals (except service animals)
• Any device that may interfere with or distract any sport or event participant
• Any flammable liquid
• Cameras with detachable lenses larger than 6" in length
• Confetti or glitter
• Drones or radio-controlled aircraft
• Fireworks
• Glass/aluminum bottles
• Grills/lighter fluid
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Laser lights/pointers
• Poles, staffs, or sticks
• Skateboards, Hover Boards or recreational vehicle devices (with the exception of ADA-approved devices)
• Sports equipment (including balls of all kind and frisbees)
• Tripods or other professional camera equipment
• Weapons (including firearms/knives/mace/pepper spray)

This policy applies only to the 2026 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course.

Coolers are permitted at Saratoga Race Course. Coolers are allowed in the backyard, building and apron, and must be kept off tables, off seats and out of aisles.

Coolers may contain food and beverages (including alcohol) in plastic containers or cans; no glass permitted.

All coolers are subject to search by NYRA security at any time.

This policy applies only to the 2026 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course.

The date and time of any racing event is subject to change based on, among other things, force majeure events (including, without limitation, acts of God and other unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond reasonable control). No refunds will be permitted based on such scheduling changes.

In the event that racing is cancelled at any time prior to park opening, or is taking place at Saratoga Race Course without permitted patronage to the general public, and NYRA does not intend to reschedule such racing events, NYRA will issue ticket credits or refunds solely for all tickets/pre-paid parking purchased directly through the NYRA Box Office, or a NYRA Sales Representative, for the specific event days that are affected by such situation. In such cases, tickets purchased via third-party vendors are not eligible for a refund from NYRA and customers must directly contact the third-party vendors for assistance.

In the event that the park is opened as planned and racing is cancelled, for any reason, before five (5) races have been run, customers in any hospitality/dining venues with pre-paid buffets will be entitled to finish their selected menu and standard 4-hour beverage package only and NYRA will refund such Group for any additional hours purchased beyond the standard 4-hour beverage package. Except as set forth in the previous sentence, NYRA shall have no obligation nor have any liability to such Group. For all other customers, NYRA will issue ticket credits or refunds solely for all tickets/pre-paid parking purchased directly through the NYRA Box Office, or a NYRA Sales Representative, for the specific event days that are affected by such situation. In such cases, tickets purchased via third-party vendors are not eligible for a refund from NYRA and customers must directly contact the third-party vendors for assistance.

If racing is cancelled, for any reason, after five (5) races have been run, there are no refunds or exchanges of any kind.