Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

Preakness Simulcast
2025-05-17 09:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Watch and wager on the 2nd leg of the triple crown: the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Racecourse

Black-Eyed Susan Simulcast
2025-05-16 10:30 - 19:00
Watch and wager on Black-Eyed Susan Day from Pimlico Racecourse
Preakness Stakes – May 17

Prime Rib Buffet
2025-04-26 18:00 - 21:00
We’re serving up a special Prime Rib Buffet the last Saturday of every month through June! Dine on tender, flavorful, fresh-carved beef as well as other delicious fare.

$59.95 PER PERSON*
PINK RESTAURANT

*excludes tax and gratuity

Steakhouse Dinner in the Skyboxes
2025-04-19 18:30 - 22:00

Ides of March Cocktail Pairing
2025-03-15 17:30 - 22:00
First Course
Caesar Salad
paired with
Liquid Swords
Green Chartreuse, Aperol, Grand Marnier, Rye
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Second Course
Mussels in White Wine and Garlic
paired with
Death in the Afternoon
Absinthe & Champagne
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Third Course
Roman-Style Meatballs with Gnocchi alla Romana
paired with
Et Tu, Cocktail?
Bourbon, Cynar, Blood Orange and Lemon
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Dessert
Death by Chocolate
paired with
Espresso Martini
Cold brew, Mr. Black, Vanilla Vodka
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$55/pp plus tax and gratuity

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Meet Local Irish Sports Legends
2025-03-15 17:30 - 18:30
Get in the St. Pat’s spirit with a celebratory St. Patrick’s Race on Saturday, March 15!
We’re feeling extra lucky that these Irish NJ & NY sports legends are coming out to celebrate with us: former NY Jets QB Ray Lucas (yes, he’s half Irish) and boxing great Gerry Cooney.
Meet & Greet
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Clubhouse Lobby

Race sponsored by Mary and Peter Grandich

2025 Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest March
2025-03-14 18:00

Join Players Rewards
2025-02-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-04 14:00 - 17:00
Free to join! Earn points towards great rewards like live racing programs and more. See the Players Rewards Desk in the Clubhouse Lobby today.

The Tribute Spectacular: Elvis, Aretha, Elton & Billy Joel
2024-12-14 19:00 - 22:00
An all new tribute show just in time for the holidays!
Experience the Ultimate Elvis, Elton, Aretha and Joel Tribute Show featuring a live band on Saturday, December 14! Ralph Carey performs as Elvis, Russ Davis is Elton John, Nancy Salters is Aretha Franklin & John Cozolino as Billy Joel
Tickets $35
Buy tickets
Each performer takes the stage for both solo (singing all their hits) and combined performances creating a fantastic, must-see extravaganza!
Show takes place inside on the ground level in Trackside. Show kicks off at 8pm. The final act ends at approximately 10pm.
Seating is limited – get your tickets today!

Meadowlands Racetrack Drag Queen Extravaganza
2024-11-09 19:00 - 21:00
Come out to the track on Saturday, November 9 for a full Scale Variety Drag Show with five of the most fabulous Drag Queen Entertainment Queens!

Doors open 6pm. Show runs 7-9pm
Tickets are just $35!
These 5 fantastic Queens will each give two death-drop worthy performances for your entertainment and get you moving with an audience game. (show will feature a brief intermission)
Following the show guests can meet and greet these lovely Queens!
Full bar and snacks available when doors open for purchase. Live harness racing post time 6:20pm
All events subject to change.

Budweiser Clydesdales Meet & Greet
2024-11-02 18:00 - 19:00
Standardbreds won’t be the only horses fans will come out to see this weekend at the Meadowlands Racetrack. The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will visit the East Rutherford oval for a special appearance.
Then, on Saturday evening, fans can meet and greet the gentle giants from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the track apron near the winner’s circle.

The first race post time is 6:20 pm

Admission and general parking are free.

Budweiser Clydesdales Hitch Team Parade
2024-11-01 19:30 - 20:00
Standardbreds won’t be the only horses fans will come out to see this weekend at the Meadowlands Racetrack. The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will visit the East Rutherford oval for a special appearance.

Fans can watch in amazement on Friday, November 1, as the eight-horse hitch team parades around the track after the night’s third race.

Then, on Saturday evening, fans can meet and greet the gentle giants from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the track apron near the winner’s circle.

The first race post time on both nights is 6:20 pm.

Admission and general parking are free.

Breeders Crown Championships
2024-10-26 18:00 - 23:00
The Breeders Crown returns to the Meadowlands! $7 million in stakes across two star-studded evenings.
Post Time 6:20pm
Saturday Stakes
Breeders Crown Finals Night II:

Race 4 – $496,000 – Open Mares Trot (post time, 7:25 p.m.)
Race 5 – $600,000 – 3-Year-Old Filly Trot (7:48 p.m.)
Race 6 – $600,000 – 3-Year-Old Filly Pace (8:15 p.m.)
Race 7 – $600,000 – 3-Year-Old Colts & Geldings Trot (8:40 p.m.)
Race 8 – $600,000 – Open Pace (9:15 p.m.)
Race 9 – $600,000 – Open Trot (9:42 p.m.)
Race 10 – $600,000 – 3-Year-Old Colts & Geldings Pace (10:10 p.m.)
Race 11 – $400,000 – Open Mares Pace (10:38 p.m.)

Jump back to Breeders Crown Night I
Dining
Pink & Trotters Buffet
Friday & Saturday
Menu | Reservations

Lounge & Cafe Reserved Tables
Saturday Only
Tickets

Hat Contest
Sign up Saturday, October 26 from 6-7:30pm in the Clubhouse Lobby.
Judging will take place in the winner’s circle after Race 4.
First Prize: $500; 2nd place: $250; 3rd place $100; 4th place: $50;
Bonus categories: $100 for Scariest; $100 for funniest; $100 for best horse themed hat

$10,000 Handicapping Contest

Details | Registration

Breeders Crown Charity Challenge
Full Charity Challenge details here

$10,000 Breeders Crown Handicapping Contest
2024-10-26 17:00 - 23:00
MUST BE ONSITE OCTOBER 26 TO PARTICPATE
$10,000 PRIZE POOL
Register
Total Fee: $100

$100 “betting card” purchase required at contest check-in. CASH ONLY (ATMs available on site)
Entry includes live racing program

Challenge Format:
• Contestants must bet a minimum 5 Meadowlands races.
• No minimum and no maximum bet per race.
• Open to any wager on the Meadowlands live wagering menu. This includes W/P/S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3/4/5/6, Daily Double, Superfecta and Pick X wagers.
• Contestants keep all pari-mutuel winnings.
• Unlimited entries allowed per person.
• Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings
PRIZE PAYOUT
1st – $2,500
2nd – $2,000
3rd – $1,250
4th – $1,000
5th – $750
6th – 10th – $500
Registration and Check-In:

Contest check-in begins 5:00 p.m., October 26, 2024 in the Clubhouse Main Entrance Lobby.
$100 “betting card” purchase required Saturday at check-in. Players must pay for the $100 betting card with cash. Personal checks and credit cards will not be accepted.

Breeders Crown Charity Challenge: Check Presentations
2024-10-25 18:20 - 23:00
The Breeders Crown Charity Challenge was conceived to create positive relationships with the local community, raise awareness, and fund local charities. This year’s challenge has already raised over $1.5 Million for charity!
Friday, October 25
Check presentations will be done in the Winner’s Circle for all charity participants.

The Charities

SBH Health System, Bronx, NY
enCourage Kids, NY
New Jersey YMCA State Alliance
Friends of Union County

Thank you Charity Challenge Sponsors

$25,000 Diamond Sponsors: Meadowlands Racetrack & FanDuel
$5,000 Platinum Sponsors

Marvin & Lynn Katz
Diamond Creek
Brad Grant
Burke Racing & Weaver Bruscemi
Bill Pollock
Anders Strom – Courant, Inc.
Takter Stable
Melander Stable
Svanstedt Stable
Alagna Racing
Brittany Farms
Kentuckiana Farms
Hunterton Sales Agency
Cameo Hills Farm
Armitage Farm
M&L of Delaware
Southwind Farms
Walnridge Farm

$2,500 Gold Sponsors

Dexter Dunn
Yannick Gingras
Dave Miller
Tim Tetrick
Julie Miller
Carter Pinske
Southwind Farms
Lucas Wallin
Todd McCarthy
Scott Zeron

Breeders Crown Championships
2024-10-25 18:00 - 23:00
The Breeders Crown returns to the Meadowlands! $7 million in stakes across two star-studded evenings.
Post Time 6:20pm
Friday Stakes
Breeders Crown Finals Night I:

Race 6 – $700,000 – 2-Year-Old Filly Trot (post time, 8:15 p.m.)
Race 7 – $700,000 – 2-Year-Old Filly Pace (8:40 p.m.)
Race 8 – $700,000 – 2-Year-Old Colts & Geldings Trot (9:15 p.m.)
Race 10 – $700,000 – 2-Year-Old Colts & Geldings Pace (10:10 p.m.)

Jump to Breeders Crown Night II
Dining
Pink & Trotters Buffet
Friday & Saturday
Menu | Reservations

Lounge & Cafe Reserved Tables
Saturday Only
Tickets

Costume Contest
Sign up Friday, October 25 from 6-7:30pm in the Clubhouse Lobby.
Judging will take place in the winner’s circle after Race 4.
First Prize: $500; 2nd place: $250; 3rd place $100; 4th place: $50;
Bonus categories: $100 for Scariest; $100 for funniest; $100 for best horse themed costume

Tote Machine Payout
Win cash vouchers all Breeders Crown Night
Use any self-service tote machine between 6:15-11 pm for a chance to win. Random voucher prizes will print out after you place a wager throughout the night.
Voucher values from $2 – $500.
Voucher prizes based on overall # of wagers made in entire facility on self-service machines. Must be present at the Meadowlands to participate. Valid for those 18+. Mgt. can cancel/modify at anytime

Breeders Crown Charity Challenge
Friday, October 25: Winner of the Breeders Crown Charity Challenge announced and checks presented to all charities
Full Charity Challenge details here

Breeders Crown Eliminations
2024-10-19 18:00 - 23:00
The Breeders Crown returns to the Meadowlands! The top athletes in the sport compete for a spot in the Championship race card the following week.
Post Time 6:20pm
Race details TBD

Meet NY Yankees World Series Hero Jim Leyritz
2024-10-18 19:00 - 20:30
Meet NY Yankees World Series Legend Jim Leyritz – with a special Q&A moderated by NY Times bestselling author Todd Ehrlich. Bring your questions about the Leyritz’s memorable career (he’s a 3x world series champ), the current Yankees post season and more
7:00pm – 8:30pm
2nd Floor Lounge
Details:

Seating is first come, first served.
Food and beverage available for purchase.
Drawings for Leyritz autographed baseballs & autographed copies of Ehrlich’s 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History: Our Generation of Memories, From 1960 to Today

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

Breeders Crown Eliminations
2024-10-18 12:30 - 18:30
The Breeders Crown returns to the Meadowlands! The top athletes in the sport compete for a spot in the Championship race card the following week.
Post Time 12:30pm
Race details TBD

Breeders Crown Charity Challenge: Influencer Handicapping Contest
2024-10-18 12:30 - 18:00
Team influencers compete in a weekend-long handicapping contest! The contest will span two live race nights, concluding at the end of the race card on October 19. The influencer who amasses the most money will earn the most points for their team.

Vote to Help Your Team Win
Click here to vote and for more information about the Challenge

Meet NY Sports Legends Phil Simms & Boomer Esiason
2024-09-07 12:00 - 13:30
Meet NY Sports Legends Phil Simms & Boomer Esiason – with special Q&A moderated by NY Times bestselling author Todd Ehrlich. Bring your questions about the upcoming NFL season, college football and/or their storied football/broadcasting careers!
Saturday, September 7
12 noon – 1:30pm
2nd Floor Lounge
Details:

Seating is first come, first served.
Lounge opens 11 am.
Food and beverage available for purchase.
Drawings for NY Giants & NY Jets footballs & autographed copies of Ehrlich’s 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History: Our Generation of Memories, From 1960 to Today

We recommend preregistering here.
Must be 21+ to attend and wager on sports. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Breeders Crown Charity Challenge: Family Fun Day
2024-08-31 10:00 - 13:00
The Breeders Crown Charity Challenge was conceived to create positive relationships with the local community, raise awareness, and fund local charities. This Challenge has already raised over $1.5 Million to date!
In celebration of this year’s participating charities, we are hosting a Family Fun Day at the track complete with pony rides, face painting, and other family-friendly activities to enjoy!
Event is from 10am – 1pm in the Backyard

Click here for more information about the Breeders Crown Charity Challenge

Breeders Crown Charity Challenge Kick Off
2024-08-30 18:00 - 23:00
The Breeders Crown Charity Challenge was conceived to create positive relationships with the local community, raise awareness, and fund local charities. This Challenge has already raised over $1.5 Million for charity!
The Challenge begins with four selected charities getting paired with their teams in a live draw. Draw will take place after Race 4 in the Winner’s Circle.
Charity Double Seater Race: Cheer on the charities in this fun race! A representative from each charity will get paired up with a driver in a race for points. The race order of finish will determine point distribution.

Vote to Help Your Favorite Team Win
Click here to vote and for more information about the Challenge

Meadowlands Sportscaster Derby
2024-05-31 18:30 - 22:00
Our 5th Annual Sportscasters Charity Derby features two harness races to benefit charitable organizations selected by famous sportscasters. Each sportscaster will be teamed up with a Meadowlands driver in a jog cart and will compete against other sportscasters in a field of 4 for a one-mile race. Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment will donate $5,000 to each of the two winning Sportscasters’ selected charities — and will also make a $1,000 donation to each charity selected by each Sportscaster.
New to the Sportscaster Derby for 2024- Chris Lopresti, Chelsea Sherrod & Perry Sook
Participating Sportscasters
CHARITY RACE 1 (After Harness Race 3)

Chris Lopresti (WFAN660, CBS Sports Radio, SiriusXM) – Racing for SBH Heath System, Bronx
Don LaGreca (ESPN-NY 98.7 FM) – Racing for Ronald McDonald House
Chelsea Sherrod (SNY) – Racing for Grow Our Game
Mark Cannizzaro (NY Post) – Racing for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

CHARITY RACE 2 (After Harness Race 5)

Maria Marino (Action Network) – Racing for American Cancer Society/Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Marc Malusis (PIX11, SNY, WFAN) – Racing for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Perry Sook (PIX11) – Racing for SBH Heath System, Bronx
Keith Irizarry (MLB Network) – Racing for Cavan McGovern Family Research Fund

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2024 Charity Handicapping Contest
2024-05-25 17:30 - 22:30 | Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, 07073, United States
Ten local New Jersey charitable organizations have been selected to compete in the Meadowlands Charity Handicapping Contest on Saturday, May 25th. The Contest offers a $15,000 total donation/prize pool, with every charity receiving a donation. Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st Place: $5,000, 2nd Place: $3,000, 3rd Place: $2,000, 4th Place: $1,500, 5th Place: $1,000, 6th-10th: $500.
Participating organizations will also have the opportunity to make winner’s circle presentations and be featured on the track’s jumbotron.
Interested not-for-profit organizations must apply to participate by emailing Rachel Ryan at raryan@playmeadowlands.com by Thursday, May 16th. The email must include:
1. Charity/Non-Profit Name
2. 501C3 letter
3. Charity/Non-Profit Mission
4. Website URL & Social Links
5. Charity Representative/s that will be onsite for the contest on May 25th.
If more than ten organizations apply, ten will be selected via a random drawing. Selected organizations will be notified by Friday, May 17th.
For more details email Rachel Ryan at Raryan@playmeadowlands.com
How the Charities Will Compete
Organizations will select one (1) horse in each of the 10 designated Meadowlands live races. The organizations will amass a mythical bankroll if their selection officially finishes first, second or third in the designated race. Official $2 WPS (Win, Place, Show) payoffs will be added to the mythical bankroll. Official race results will serve as the order of finish. The organization that accumulates the highest mythical bankroll is the winner.
Participants will also have the opportunity to make winner’s circle presentations and be featured on the track’s jumbotron.
“This is one of our feel good promotions,” said Jason Settlemoir, COO and GM of Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. “It not only brings new people out to experience and bet at the racetrack, it also helps to support and advance our community.”

FREE $10,000 Handicapping Contest
2024-05-18 17:00 - 18:30
FREE $10,000 Handicapping Contest on Saturday, May 18 open to anyone 18+
The prize pool is guaranteed at $10,000.
Contest Details:

The contest is open anyone 18+. Limited to one entry per person
On May 18 players must check-in and register at the Players Club Desk by 6:30 pm and complete the “official contest” form prior to Race 2.
There is no entry fee and no live money wagered into the pari-mutuel pools.
Each contestant will receive a $10 betting voucher and free live racing program.
Each participant makes mythical $2 “across the board” wager [win, place and show] on selections for Meadowlands races 2-11.
Contestants must make their mythical selections for races 2-10 prior to Race 2 on the official Contest Entry Form online or in paper form and turn them into the Contest Official
If horse is scratched participant receives post time favorite.
If Meadowlands cancels due to inclement weather, the contest is cancelled.
The winner is determined by the highest total mythical bankroll at end Meadowlands Race 11. Winner must be present to claim prize.
In the event of a tie, payouts for the placings will be combined and divided.

Prize Payout:
1st – $2,500
2nd – $2,000
3rd – $1,250
4th – $1,000
5th – $750
6th – 10th – $500

Summer Survival Challenge
2024-05-03 18:00 - 18:20
The Meadowlands Summer Meet Survival Challenge powered by 123Racing kicks off Friday, May 3, 2024. Cash prizes and World Harness Handicapping Championship seats are up for grabs in this free online competition.
Trackmaster will provide Platinum Past Performances for each night of the contest. The game covers the Meadowlands’ Championship Meet and concludes on August 3, 2024.
The winner is determined by the highest total bankroll at the end of the Challenge based on a $2 “across the board” wager [win, place and show] on selections for three designated races each program.
The grand prize is $750 + Meadowlands Swag
The second-place prize is $500 & Meadowlands Swag
The third-place prize is $250 & Meadowlands Swag
Most Winners: $200
Monthly highest bankroll prize: $100
The free contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada 18 years and older, and all selections must be made through the format provided on the Survival Challenge website page. No selections will be accepted by phone, fax, e-mail or any other means. Trackmaster Platinum Past performances for the three designated races will be provided through the game board.
The deadline for selections each day is 30 minutes before 6:20 p.m. post time for the first race; post time for Saturday, August 3 is 12 noon. After 30 minutes to post, all selections are final.
To login or to register as a first time player, visit www.survival-challenge.com.

Seton Hall National Game Watch Party
2024-01-27 12:00 - 16:00
Come on out to the Meadowlands Racetrack for the Saturday, January 27 and watch as the Seton Hall Men’s Basketball take on Marquette in our game-day ready Gallery.
Location: 2nd Floor Gallery
Time: Game time 1pm

Meadowlands Fall Chili Cook Off
2023-11-04 17:00 - 21:00
Calling All Cooks….enter our Chili and Salsa Cook-off on Saturday, November 4! Contestants must register here
Not a cook? Free samples will be given for the People’s Choice vote following the 8 pm turn in. Cook-off takes place in the Food Court & outdoor East Apron.
Categories for 2023: Homestyle, Chili Verde, Salsa
Prizes:
Homestyle:
* $1,000 Grand Prize plus spot in the ICS’s World Championship Homestyle Chili Cook-off
* $500 – 2nd place
* $250 – 3rd place
Chili Verde:
* $1,000 Grand Prize plus spot in the ICS’s World Championship Homestyle Chili Cook-off
* $500 – 2nd place
* $250 – 3rd place
People’s Choice Chili:
* $250 Grand Prize
Best Booth:
* $250 Grand Prize
Salsa: (must be home-made no store bought salsa allowed)
* $500 Grand Prize
* $250- 2nd place
* $100 – 3rd place
Contest Details:

Arrival Time: You can arrive anytime after 1:00pm to start setting up.
The event takes place in our food court & outdoor East Apron. We have a side entrance (on the left side of the building near the loading dock) that allows you easy access into the food court entrance for quicker set up.
Mandatory meeting at 3 pm in the food court for all Chili cooks – you must be present!
Meat may be pre-cut or ground but MAY NOT be pre-cooked, treated, seasoned or marinated in any manner.
All other ingredients must be prepared/chopped on-site from during allotted cooking time. Cooking time is 3 total hours per style. Homestyle: 4-7pm; Verde 5-8pm
Garnishes must not be used on what is turned into the Judges.
Please remember to bring all your cooking equipment. If you are using a propane camper’s stove you need to bring a class K extinguisher.
We do have sinks, garbage cans for everyone to use. Please treat these items as if they were in your own home.
You are welcome to bring an additional table or two for you to use. We do have electric, please bring extension cords if you need access to electric.
You must prepare 32oz of chili to be submitted for ICS judging.
Turn in times: 6pm Salsa; 7pm Homestyle; 8pm Verde
Entrant must be 18 years or older
Contact Raryan@playmeadowlands.com with any questions.
People’s choice voting begins at 8 pm following official judging – small tasting samples given, 1 sample of each chili – one vote per person.
