# Belmont Park renovation and reopening

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/belmont-park-renovation-and-reopening
> Updated: 2026-09-16T19:26:50.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Belmont Park is scheduled to reopen for its first live racing season since spring 2023 following a three-year, multi-million dollar renovation project. The development, supported by $455 million from New York State and $100 million from the New York Racing Association (NYRA), includes a modernized four-course layout featuring a signature 1.5-mile dirt track, two turf courses, and a new one-mile Tapeta all-weather inner track.

In addition to track improvements, NYRA upgraded backstretch facilities to enhance the quality of life for on-site workers, including new barns, dormitories, a gymnasium, and enhanced security systems. 

The reopening program is headlined by the $1 million, Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup, which serves as a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” race for the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Belmont Park reopens with Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup

The new Belmont Park reopens this Friday, headlined by the $1 million Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup. Major racing also continues at Parx with the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Stakes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belmont-park-reopens-with-grade-1-jockey-club-gold-cup

### 2026-09-14: Belmont Park reopens following major renovations

Belmont Park reopens on Sept. 18 following a multi-year, $555 million renovation featuring a new four-course layout and upgraded housing and facilities for backstretch workers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belmont-park-reopens-following-major-renovations

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