Check the exact start time of the 2025 Belmont Stakes horse race this Saturday, June 7, from Saratoga Race Course in New York (Photo: Kentucky Derby)
Check the exact start time of the 2025 Belmont Stakes horse race this Saturday, June 7, from Saratoga Race Course in New York (Photo: Kentucky Derby)

The 2025 Belmont Stakes, one of the most important races of the season along with the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stake, will be held this Saturday, June 7 (7:04 p.m. ET / 4:04 p.m. PT) at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York; Belmont Park in Elmont is undergoing maintenance. Do you want to know the exact start time and the FREE LIVE stream of the horse race on Smart TVs, PCs, tablets, and mobile phones? Here’s everything you need to know.

After winning the Kentucky Derby, Sovereignty is emerging as the big favorite in the Belmont Stakes. However, he will face stiff competition from Journalism, Hill Road, Rodriguez, and Uncaged, all of whom have improved their performances in recent races. A large crowd is expected to watch the evening in New York.

Where can I watch the 2025 Belmont Stakes for FREE?

The official broadcast of the 2025 Belmont Stakes will be broadcast by FOX on broadcast and cable channels on FS1. It will also be available on the FOX Sports app.

If you want to watch the race for FREE, you’ll need to purchase FuboTV ($84.99/month) and DIRECTV STREAM ($69.99/month). Both platforms offer a 7-day free trial. So, if you want to cancel the service, you can do so before the 7-day period expires; otherwise, you’ll have to pay for the subscriptions.

What time is the 2025 Belmont Stakes? ET, CT, MT, and PT times

The final race of the 2025 Belmont Stakes begins at 7:04 pm ET (New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida time).

  • 7:04 pm ET
  • 6:04 pm CT
  • 5:04 pm MT
  • 4:04 pm PT

Who are the jockeys and horses participating in the 2025 Belmont Stakes?

  • 1. Hill Road (Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr / Trainer: Chad C Brown)
  • 2. Sovereignty (Jockey: Junior Alvarado / Trainer: William Mott)
  • 3. Rodriguez (Jockey: Mike E Smith / Trainer: Bob Baffert)
  • 4. Uncaged (Jockey: Luis Saez / Trainer: Todd Pletcher)
  • 5. Raw (Jockey: John R Velazquez / Trainer: Todd Pletcher)
  • 6. Baeza (Jockey: Flavien Prat / Trainer: John Shirreffs)
  • 7. Journalism (Jockey: Umberto Rispoli / Trainer: Michael McCarthy)
  • 8. Heart Of Honor (Jockey: Saffie Osborne / Trainer: Jamie Osborne)

Who is the favorite to win the 2025 Belmont Stakes?

  • Hill Road: 14-1
  • Sovereignty: 7-2
  • Rodriguez: 7-1
  • Uncaged: 23-1
  • Raw: 13-1
  • Baeza: 3-1
  • Journalism: 6-5
  • Heart of Honor: 17-1

When is the 2025 Belmont Stakes?

  • When: Saturday, June 7
  • Time: 4 p.m. ET (Post time: 7:04 p.m. ET)
  • Where: Belmont Park (Elmont, NY)
  • Channel: FOX
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