What Time Does the Belmont Stakes Start?

If you are a fan of horse racing, then the Belmont Stakes race is going to start in a few days. This is the last race of the Triple Crown season. As the event is approaching, fans are asking, "What time does the Belmont Stakes start?" So today's complete blog is about this query. In this, you will cover the official start time, full-day schedule, time of different regions, etc. Ensure you don't overlook any important details.

Belmont Stakes time 2025

Belmont Stakes 2025 – Official Start Time

According to the Belmont Stakes 2025 schedule, the race will be held on 7 June 2025. Keep in mind, Belmont Park, the race's previous home, will not host this race. Saratoga Race Course will host the Belmont Stakes this time. The official post time of the 2025 Belmont Stakes is around 6:45 to 7:05 PM ET.

So, according to this, horses will arrive at their gates by around 6.40 PM, and we and the race will start.

The timing for some other countries is given below so that those watching the live race do not miss it.

Time Zone	Post Time (Approx)
Eastern Time (ET)	6:45 PM
Central Time (CT)	5:45 PM
Mountain Time (MT)	4:45 PM
Pacific Time (PT)	3:45 PM
UK (BST)	11:45 PM
India (IST)	4:15 AM (June 8, 2025)

Note: This time can be a little late. Also, there can be a slight time difference in live coverage. So, if you are going to watch the Belmont Stakes on live TV, then it should be active 30-40 minutes before the given time.

Full Day Schedule – Belmont Stakes 2025

There are a total of 14 races in the Belmont Stakes day schedule. The final race, numbered 14, is the Belmont Stakes.

• Event Start Date: 7 June 2025
• Gates Open: 9:00 AM ET
• TV coverage starts: Prep races will be held on FOX between 2:30 and 4:00 PM, and the main card will be from 4:00 to 7:30 PM. And in this, the Belmont Stakes will be telecast around 7:04 PM.

14 Races schedule

Race	Time (ET)	Furlongs	Total Entries	Grade
Race 1  (Maiden Special Weight)	10:45 a.m.	7	9
Race 2  (Optional Claiming/Allowance)	11:18 a.m.	6.5	8
Race 3  (Optional Claiming/Allowance)	11:51 a.m.	7	11
Race 4  (Optional Claiming/Allowance)	12:24 p.m.	8.5	15
Race 5  (Optional Claiming/Allowance)	12:57 p.m.	7	10
Race 6  (Optional Claiming/Allowance)	1:30 p.m.	9	11
Race 7 (Pennine Ridge)	2:03 p.m.	11/16 miles	10	Grade III
Race 8 (True North)	2:36 p.m.	6 ½	8	Grade III
Race 9 (Wonder Again)	3:09 p.m.	11/16 miles	8	Grade II
Race 10 (Jaipur)	3:42 p.m.	5 ½	10	Grade I
Race 11 (Woody Stephens)	4:15 p.m.	7	11	Grade I
Race 12 (Metropolitan Handicap)	4:48 p.m.	1	5	Grade I
Race 13 (Resorts World Casino Manhattan)	5:21 p.m.	13/16 miles	9	Grade I
Race 14 (Belmont Stakes)	7:04 p.m.	11/4 miles	8	Grade I

Where to Watch the Belmont Stakes Live

There are television broadcast and streaming options to watch the Belmont Stakes live.

For TV broadcasting

1) FOX Channel—4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET includes Belmont Stakes.

2) FS2 Channel—12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET

Streaming Platforms

1) NYRA.com—This is the official platform to watch the Belmont Stakes. You can also create a free account and watch the live match.

2) FOX Sports App—This is a subscription-based platform on which you can watch the live race.

3) Peacock—This can provide simulcast streaming of the FOX broadcast. On this, you can watch the race anytime after it's live.

Why Is the Start Time Important?

Time plays a huge role in watching the Belmont Stakes race. This is because there are 14 races in the whole day, in which the 14th and last race is the Belmont Stakes. This time it will be 1.2 miles, i.e., almost 12 furlongs.

This race lasts only 2.5 minutes, so you must be there before it starts to see it all. Hence it is important to know the exact time of the race.

Final Thoughts

So, to answer your question once more: We expect the main race 14 of the Belmont Stakes 2025 to commence at 6:40 PM ET on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Keep in mind that you have to be alive 30–40 minutes before the race. You can watch the race in real time as soon as it begins. Whether you are cheering for your favorite horse or enjoying the race, you should not miss a single moment.