How to watch the 2026 Belmont Stakes for free: Start time, horses, more

Nypost · Jun 06, 2026 · 516 words · By Angela Tricarico

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What to know about How to watch the 2026 Belmont Stakes for free: Start time, horses, more

After skipping out on the Preakness, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo won’t have a chance to compete for the Triple Crown, but it’s still among the favorites in this year’s Belmont Stakes.

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What happened

After skipping out on the Preakness, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo won’t have a chance to compete for the Triple Crown, but it’s still among the favorites in this year’s Belmont Stakes.

Why it matters

The final race in the 2026 Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, is today, June 6.

Common ground

RELATED: The Post’s complete 2026 Belmont Stakes betting guide Golden Tempo currently has the third-highest odds to win today’s race at 9-2.

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Claim 1: “The final race in the 2026 Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, is today, June 6.”

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Wikipedia and official guides explicitly state the 2026 Belmont Stakes took place on June 6, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1973 Belmont Stakes was the 105th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, held on June 9, 1973. Facing a field of five horses, Secretariat won by 31 lengths going away, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Belmont_Stakes

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Belmont Stakes was the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes and took place on June 6, 2026, at Saratoga Race Course. The post time for the 2026 “Run for the Carnations” was at 7:01 p.m. ET, 3 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Belmont_Stakes

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is run over the worldwide classic distance of 1+1⁄2 miles (12 furlong…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmont_Stakes

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Claim 2: “When: June 6, approximately 7:04 p.m. ET”

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Web search results from official guides and TV schedules confirm the post time was approximately 7:04 p.m. ET, though Wikipedia notes a slight adjustment to 7:01 p.m. due to weather.

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Belmont Stakes was the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes and took place on June 6, 2026, at Saratoga Race Course. The post time for the 2026 “Run ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Belmont_Stakes

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2026 ... When: Saturday, June 6 · Where: Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York · Time: Live coverage begins at 3 PM ET · TV: Fox ...
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-2026-belmont-stakes-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2026 ... Where to watch the 2026 Belmont Stakes ; Date: Saturday, June 6 ; Post time: 7:04 p.m. ET ; Location: Saratoga Race Course -- Saratoga, New York
https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/belmont-stakes-2026-s…

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Claim 3: “construction at Belmont Park is expected to end in the fall of 2026”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific completion date of the construction at Belmont Park.

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Claim 4: “Renegade, who went into the Derby as a favorite and currently sits at 2-1 odds”

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Multiple sources (CBS News, Facebook, and race guides) confirm Renegade was the morning-line favorite for the Belmont Stakes at 2-1 odds after finishing second in the Derby.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Kentucky Derby (branded as the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve for sponsorship reasons) was the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. It took place on May 2, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Kentucky_Derby

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Renegade (foaled January 25, 2023) is a Grade I winning American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2026 Arkansas Derby.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renegade_(horse)

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Claim 5: “Where: Saratoga Race Course (Saratoga Springs, New York)”

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Confirmed by Wikipedia, official fan guides, and a cross-reference from NBC Washington that the race was held at Saratoga Race Course.

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web search NEUTRAL — Plan your visit to the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga. Fashion tips, food & drink vendors, live events, parking, and more.
https://www.nyra.com/belmont-stakes/event-info/

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web search NEUTRAL — The only official guide to the the 2026 Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course. Post time is 7:04pm ET.
https://www.nyra.com/belmont-stakes/

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Claim 6: “DIRECTV... five-day free trial of both its its MySports and MyNews genre packs includes FOX.”

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Claim 7: “Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo won’t have a chance to compete for the Triple Crown”

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Multiple sources confirm Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes, but skipped the Preakness, which makes him ineligible for the Triple Crown (which requires winning all three).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo (foaled February 7, 2023) is an American thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Tempo

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the United States, the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, commonly known as the Triple Crown, is a series of horse races for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Preakn…
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Claim 8: “Chief Wallabee at 3-1”

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NY Times, TwinSpires, and horse profiles all confirm Chief Wallabee's odds were 3-1.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a listing of first-place, second-place, third-place and fourth-place finishers, and the number of starters in the Kentucky Derby, a Grade I American Thoroughbred race run at 1+1⁄4 miles on dir…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Derby_top_four_finish…

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Claim 9: “Golden Tempo currently has the third-highest odds to win today’s race at 9-2.”

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The NY Times and other betting guides confirm Golden Tempo's odds were 9-2, placing him behind Renegade (2-1) and Chief Wallabee (3-1).

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Claim 10: “Sling TV... its Select plan includes FOX and starts at $19.99/month.”

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Claim 11: “Channel: FOX”

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TV schedules and a YouTube broadcast from FOX Sports confirm the race was broadcast on FOX.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2026 ... Check out the full race day from the 2026 Belmont Stakes. #FOXSports #BelmontStakes #GoldenTempo About FOX Sports: With exclusive highlights ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yh09erVmbg

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web search NEUTRAL — Belmont Stakes Week Times & Channels ; Thursday, June 4, 12:30–6:30pm on FS2 ; Friday, June 5. 11:30am–5:00pm on FS2. 5:00–6:00pm on FOX. 6:00-8:00pm on FS1 ;
https://www.nyra.com/belmont-stakes/event-info/tv-schedule/

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Claim 12: “For the third year in a row, the Belmont Stakes will not be at its traditional home of Belmont Park in Elmont, New York due to ongoing construction.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

While it is confirmed the 2026 race was at Saratoga due to renovations, there is no evidence provided in the search results to confirm this is the 'third year in a row' this has happened.

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