Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

January $1K Handicapping Contest
2026-01-10 18:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York)

Brunch Buffet & Afternoon Racing
2026-01-11 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday Racing is back at the Big M in 2026! Enjoy afternoon racing and a brunch buffet.
Sunday Race Dates | Post Time 12:30 pm
January 11
January 18
January 25
February 1
Sunday Brunch
$39.95 plus tax and gratuity

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Playoff Football
2026-01-11 13:00 - 23:59, 2026-01-12 20:15 - 23:59, 2026-01-17 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-01-18 15:00 - 23:59, 2026-01-19 19:30 - 22:30
We’re streaming every single playoff game at FanDuel Sportsbook and the Lounge. FanDuel Sportsbook is center of the action with giant screens and a bustling vibe. The Lounge is home to a large central bar, table service, and a variety of seating options.
Place your wagers with a teller or at a self-service machine! Must be 21+ to wager. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
COLLEGE
January 8 Fiesta Bowl | 7:30 pm
January 9 Peach Bowl | 7:30 pm
January 19 Championship
NFL
January 10-12 Wildcard Round
January 17 & 18 Divisional Round
January 25 Conference Championship

Super Bowl LX
Sunday, February 8, 2026 | Kickoff 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a Big Game Watch Party with Marc Malusis
Big Game Watch Party Tickets

Meadowlands Winter Chili Cook Off
2026-01-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States
Registration is now closed this event.

This event is free to attend, all are welcome. People’s choice voting opens up at 7:00 p.m. with free samples. Come out and vote for your favorite chili .
Racing begins 6:20 p.m.

Pegasus World Cup Simulcast
2026-01-24 11:00 - 18:00
Head to The Meadowlands’ expansive simulcast area on Saturday afternoon to watch and wager on the 10th running of the Grade 1, $3-million Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park.
Disco Time is the 8-5 morning-line favorite in the field of 12. The 4-year-old son of Not This Time, a Brad Cox trainee who is unbeaten in five lifetime starts, will be ridden by Flavien Prat.
The mile-and-an-eighth World Cup, which has a post time of 5:39 p.m., is the 13th race on a 13-race program that gets underway at 11 a.m., so come early and claim your spot.

UFC 324 Watch Party
2026-01-24 20:00 - 23:30

UFC 325 Watch Party
2026-01-31 18:00 - 23:59

Big Game Watch Party
2026-02-08 17:30 - 23:59
🏈 About the Gallery Watch Party Event:
• Overlooks FanDuel Sportsbook has giant screens and multiple TVs
• Tons of screens from wall to wall
• Premium Couch and table seating
• Football swag and other giveaways
• Game insight by Marc Malusis
🎫 About the Tickets:
• All tickets include tax, tip, and access to game day buffet
• Seating starts at 5:30 pm/Game Time is 6:30 pm
• Ticket Options:
o Single Seat $45 (parties will be seated together, tables can be made of 2-10)
o 3 Person Couch – $300
🍗 Buffet Includes: Wings (Buffalo, Sweet n’ Spicy, BBQ), Hot Dogs, Burgers, Chicken Fingers, Fries, and Dessert
🍺 Beer Bucket and Beer Tower Specials

Valentine's Day Buffet
2026-02-14 17:30 - 23:00 | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States
All purchases include a complimentary glass of champagne, $5 betting voucher, live racing program, and a rose for every lady!
$79.95 PER PERSON
Amuse-Bouche
Saffron Arancini with Parmigiana Cream
Golden saffron risotto bites with a silky Parmigiana Reggiano emulsion
Ricotta & Crispy Prosciutto Bruschetta
Whipped ricotta and crispy Prosciutto di Parma on toasted sourdough

Appetizers
Potato Leek Veloute
Silky blend of Yukon Gold potatoes and butter-braised leeks
Niçoise Salad
Premium tuna, blanched green beans, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, boiled egg, and fingerling potatoes over a bed of seasonal greens with a niroise-style dressing
lnsalata Caprese
Authentic Mozzarella, ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, drizzle of EVOO
Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad
Organic baby spinach, fresh-cut strawberries, artisanal goat cheese, and a honey-lemon emulsion

Mains
Coulotte Steak Maitre d’hôtel
Pan-seared prime top sirloin cap topped with herb-infused butter
Ratatouille
Rustic, slow-simmered medley of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes, infused with Herbes and garlic
Chicken Cacciatore
Slow-braised chicken thighs in a rustic tomato and red wine sauce with bell peppers, mushrooms, and wild herbs
Pan-Seared Salmon with Bearnaise
Crispy-skin Atlantic salmon with velvet Tarragon-infused Bearnaise sauce
Lasagna ala Bolognese
Classic Bolognese ragu, creamy Bechamel, melted Parmigiana crust
Puree de Pommes
Whipped artisanal potatoes with cultured French butter and sea salt

Dessert
Served at table
Forest Fruit Charlotte
Artisanal sponge biscuits, mixed berry Bavarian cream, and wild berries
Strawberry & Cream Panna Cotta
Delicate buttermilk panna cotta, fresh strawberry reduction, and micro-mint
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Freshly harvested strawberries coated in a crisp dark chocolate shell

February $1,000 Contest
2026-02-20 18:00

SETON HALL 🏀 Viewing Party vs UCONN
2026-02-28 12:00 - 16:00
12th Annual National Game Watch! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, February 28th as the Men’s Basketball Team takes on UCONN at 12 PM ET streaming live on FS1.

Watch the game in our Gallery with huge TV screens, lounge furniture and waitress service.

Saucy SmackDown
2026-02-28 17:00 - 21:00

Elvis Tribute Show & Dinner
2026-03-14 17:30 - 22:00

March Mania 1st & 2nd Rounds
2026-03-19 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-03-20 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-03-21 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-03-22 11:00 - 23:30
Reserve a seat in the Lounge for the first and second rounds!

March Mania Sweet 16
2026-03-26 11:00 - 23:59, 2026-03-27 11:00 - 23:59
Regional seminfals where the winners advance to the Elite 8!
Catch all of the college basketball action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

March Mania Elite 8
2026-03-28 11:00 - 23:59, 2026-03-29 11:00 - 23:59
The top 8 teams face off!
Catch all of the college basketball action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

March Mania Final 4
2026-04-04 11:00 - 23:59
The top 4 teams face off!
Catch all of the college basketball action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

March Mania Championship
2026-04-06 18:00 - 23:00
It all comes down to the Championship Game!
Catch the action at the Fanduel Sportsbook and the Lounge at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. We have massive HDTVs, table service and plenty of self-service and teller operated wagering machines.

Must be 21+ to wager on sports. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler

Meadowlands Racetrack Best Burger Battle
2026-05-09 17:00 - 23:00 | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States
Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Come out to purchase and taste some of the best burgers in the area as local joints compete for cash prizes and title of Best Burger! Plus plenty of other food trucks serving everything from empanadas to ice cream to bbq
Think you have the best burger in town? Impress the judges on Saturday, May 9 for a chance at $3,000 in cash prizes. Open to area food trucks & restaurants!
Battle Details:

5-11 pm in the Backyard. Entrants must be ready to sell by 4pm and can sell any food items in addition to burger.
$1,500 Grand Prize, $1,000 2nd Place; $500 3rd Place; $500 Best Tasting Patty
$100 Entry Fee for vendors (must be paid prior to 7/8)
Entrants must prepare 6 burgers for 7:00 p.m. judging . Burger can be any combination of meat and toppings. Judging is based upon 60% taste and 40% presentation
To register please email Rachel Ryan

Food Trucks: coming early 2026

Meadowlands Racetrack Beerfest
2026-05-16 16:00 - 21:00 | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States
Over 60 participating producers including dozens of local breweries!

Ticket Type
Cost
Time
General Tastings
Seminars
Buffet
Exclusive Tastings

General Admission
$45 online;
$50 day of
5 – 9 PM
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VIP
(limited to 200)
$70
4 – 9 PM
✅
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Buy tickets
Please note that all tickets will print time 5:00-9:00pm even though VIP opens at 4:00pm
Festival Highlights (subject to change):
* Beers from around the US
* DJ ALX
* Live horse racing beginning 6:20pm
* The Preakness Stakes Simulcast
Breweries coming soon!

Must be 21 & older to attend. No refunds given. Event subject to ISSUANCE OF NJ ABC permit.

Corgi Cup
2026-05-30 17:45 - 23:00
Corgis streak to the finish in the first Meadowlands Racetrack Corgi Cup on Saturday, May 30, 2026!
Fans are welcome to come out and watch these adorable doggies compete
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
non-competition dogs not allowed

Approximate Corgi Cup Post Times:

5:45 pm (before Race 1)
5:55 pm (before Race 1)
6:00 pm (before Race 1)
6:08 pm (before Race 1)
6:17 pm (before Race 1)
6:40 pm (after Race 1)
7:00 pm (after Race 2)
7:25 pm (after Race 3)
7:50 pm (after Race 4)
8:45 pm (after Race 6)
Final: 9:25 pm (after Race 8)

$1,700 in Total Prize Money – Qualifier winners earn $100 betting voucher – 1st place in Final wins a $500 betting voucher
Open to first 100 entrants (there will be up to 10 qualifiers – top dog in each qualifier moves on to the Finals)
There will be 10 Corgis will be in the Final.
Qualifiers will be run in between the live harness races. The Final will be held once all Qualifiers are complete.
Online registration must be completed and the latest rabies vaccination certificate, photo and town license attached.
Only dogs permitted in the track and in each race are Corgis. All canines must be currently licensed and up to date on all shots including rabies vaccination.
Only canines registered to participate are allowed at the track. No canine “viewers”
Only registered participating dogs are allowed onsite. No “canine viewers” allowed.
