Toys for Tots Collection Drive
2025-12-05, 2025-12-06, 2025-12-07, 2025-12-08, 2025-12-09, 2025-12-10, 2025-12-11, 2025-12-12
The Meadowlands Racetrack is holding its annual Toys for Tots Collection Drive. All are welcome to donate new, unwrapped toys for kids in need from.
Collection
November 29 – December 12
Reception with former NY Jets WR Quincy Enunwa
Friday, December 12 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Quincy will Host the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Annual Holiday Toy Drive Reception on Friday, December 12. Quincy Enunwa will meet & greet guests who bring a new & unwrapped toy. US Marines Toys for Tots and Quincy Enunwa will personally deliver the collected toys on Tuesday, December 16 at noon to children at SBH Health System — a Safety Net Hospital in Bronx, NYC. For additional information, please visit: www.SBHNY.org

UFC 323 Watch Party
2025-12-06 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York)

Toys for Tots Reception with Quincy Enunwa
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for our annual Toys for Tots Reception hosted by former NY Jet Quincy Enunwa!
Thursday, December 12
6:30 – 8:30 pm

2026 Calendar Giveaway
2025-12-20 18:00 - 23:59
The first 500 guests receive a 2026 commemorative desk calendar filled with images of the sport’s greatest horses and drivers in action from the 2025 racing season.
Photos courtesy of:

Lisa Photo (track photographer)
Walter Wlodarczyk
Jessica Hallett

Giveaway begins at 6:00 pm @ the Players Club Desk in the Clubhouse Lobby. 1 per person

Holiday Hours
2025-12-25 10:00 - 23:30
Wishing you and yours a happy and joyous holiday.

Holiday Hours
🎄Christmas Eve Wednesday 12/24
Simulcast Open until end of Gulfstream
FanDuel Sportsbook Open 10am – 10pm
🎄Christmas Day Thursday 12/25
Simulcast Closed
FanDuel Sportsbook Open 11:30am – 1am

End of the Year Fan Appreciation
2025-12-27 18:00 - 23:00
We’d like to thank our fans for a fantastic year!
Head over to the Cafe from 6-11pm for $1 concession items: hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, soda*
$2 Bud/Bud Light draft also available at Cafe
*Limit 5 of each item per transaction

Playoff Football
2026-01-10 16:30 - 23:59, 2026-01-11 13:00 - 23:59, 2026-01-12 20:15 - 23:59, 2026-01-17 16:30 - 23:59, 2026-01-18 15:00 - 23:59, 2026-01-25 15:00 - 23:59
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.
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

Brunch Buffet - Sunday, January 11
2026-01-11 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday Racing is back at the Big M in 2026! Post time is 12:30pm so we are offering a Brunch Buffet.
Brunch is $39.95 plus tax and gratuity
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Meadowlands Winter Chili Cook Off
2026-01-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States

Brunch Buffet - Sunday, January 18
2026-01-18 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday Racing is back at the Big M in 2026! Post time is 12:30pm so we are offering a Brunch Buffet.
Brunch is $39.95 (plus tax and gratuity) – call 201-The-BigM for reservations

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Sunday Brunch Buffet - January 25
2026-01-25 11:00 - 17:00

Big Game Watch Party
2026-02-08 17:30 - 23:59

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.

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

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
✅
✅
❌
❌

VIP
(limited to 200)
$70
4 – 9 PM
✅
✅
✅
✅

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.

Meadowlands Racetrack Wiener Dog Derby
2026-06-06 17:45 - 23:00
Wiener takes all in the 8th annual running of the Meadowlands Racetrack Weiner Dog Derby on Saturday, June 6, 2026!
Bring the whole family out to watch this cute and hilarious doggy event. Fans can watch these cute races up close in the Backyard.
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
No outside Pups allowed – only participating dogs will be allowed onsite
Wiener racing begins 5:45 p.m. Harness racing begins 6:20 p.m.

Approximate Wiener Dog Derby 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 & dog goodie bag – 1st place in Final wins a $500 betting voucher & goodie bag
Open to first 100 entrants registered by June 6 (there will be up 10 qualifiers (10 in each) – top dog in each qualifier moves on to the Finals)
There will be 10 “Wiener Dogs” 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 dachshunds. 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.
