when is belmont stakes

The Belmont Stakes is traditionally held on the first or second Saturday in June. For 2025, the Belmont Stakes took place on Saturday, June 7. The event was held at Saratoga Race Course instead of the usual Belmont Park due to renovations, with the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival spanning from June 4 to June 8, 2025. The 2026 Belmont Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, and will also be held at Saratoga Race Course due to ongoing Belmont Park construction.