The 2026 Belmont Stakes will take place this Saturday, June 6th. The coverage of the race will air on FOX, with coverage beginning at 3:00pm ET and the post time of the race set for 7:04pm ET. The race will also stream on FOX One.
This year’s race will take place at Saratoga Race Course for the third consecutive year due to ongoing renovations at Belmont Park. This change of venue results in the race being run at a distance of 1.25 miles instead of the Belmont Stakes traditional distance of 1.5 miles. This is set to be the final year the race is held at Saratoga, with Belmont Park scheduled to reopen in the fall of 2026 and the Belmont Stakes returning to its traditional 1.5 mile distance in 2027.
There will be no Triple Crown winner this year after Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, did not run in the Preakness Stakes, ending his chance at the Triple Crown. That said, the Belmont Stakes is still one of the most watched races of the horse racing season, and I expect significant wagers on this years Belmont Stakes. For this reason I wanted to create this simple guide to help walk new bettors through betting on the race online.
On this page we cover the options Americans have for betting on the Belmont Stakes, the morning line odds, and a step by step guide to placing your bets.
Where Can Americans Bet On The Belmont Stakes?
Horse racing has its own rules in the US, separate from sports betting. Here are the main ways to bet on the Belmont Stakes.
Online Horse Racing Sites (ADWs)
Horse racing betting is legal in most US states through licensed advance deposit wagering (ADW) sites such as TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, NYRA Bets and AmWager. They offer the full range of pari-mutuel bets, including win/place/show, exactas, trifectas and superfectas. You must be 18 or older (21 in some states) and located in a state where the site is licensed.
At The Track or an Off-Track Betting Location
You can also bet in person at the racetrack or at an off-track betting (OTB) location in states that allow them.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks also take bets on major races from across the US. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
Belmont Stakes Odds
Here are the morning line odds and post positions for the 2026 Belmont Stakes.
- Vitruvian Man 30-1
- Powershift 12-1
- Chief Wallabee 3-1
- Renegade 2-1
- Ottinho 20-1
- Growth Equity 12-1
- Commandment 6-1
- Emerging Market 6-1
- Golden Tempo 9-2
Renegade (2-1) is the favorite, while Chief Wallabee (3-1) and Golden Tempo (9-2) are the next two top contenders.
Bet On The Belmont Stakes in USA – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Where To Bet
Decide which option fits how you want to bet. Licensed ADW sites are the regulated way to bet on horse racing online in most states, while the track and OTB locations are an option if you’d rather bet in person. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
ADW sites require you to be at least 18 (21 in some states) and located in a state where they are licensed. They will confirm your age and location when you sign up.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Belmont Stakes and Place Your Bets
Find Saratoga in the list of tracks and select race #13 (post time 7:04pm ET) on June 6th. Choose the type of bet you want to make (win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, etc.), select your horses, enter your wager amounts and confirm your bets.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before the race and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
Check out our horse racing section for a further breakdown of the various horse racing bets you can make on the race.
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