Aqueduct Racetrack to Close in 2026 After 132 Years of Racing
New York's Aqueduct Racetrack will host its final live race day on June 28, 2026, ending a 132-year run.
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has confirmed that Aqueduct Racetrack will hold its final day of live racing on June 28, 2026, bringing an end to 132 years of thoroughbred racing at the historic venue.
The closure is driven by the redevelopment of Belmont Park, which will shift racing operations away from Aqueduct. Belmont Park is undergoing a major renovation project that will modernize facilities and consolidate racing in the region.
Aqueduct, located in Queens, New York City, has been one of the last remaining links to the city's old-school racing tradition. Its closure marks a significant change in the local horse racing landscape.
NYRA has not announced specific plans for the Aqueduct property after racing ends, but the focus will be on completing the Belmont Park redevelopment to serve as the primary racing hub for the area.
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