September 2026 Events at the Meadowlands Racetrack

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The September $1,000 handicapping contest takes place on Saturday the 5^th. Once again, there is no entry fee (a $100 live money bankroll is required), and the prize pool, guaranteed at $1,000, will be paid out to the top four finishers. Full details are available here.

Closing out the summer harness meet on Saturday, September 12^th is the track’s 50^th Anniversary Celebration. The Café will have $1 hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, and soda & $2 draft beer from 6:00 – 11 pm, and the Lounge will feature the beer special for those 21+.

Fans have a chance to win up to $50 in betting vouchers for just using their Players Club card at any self-service terminal. The night’s TV broadcast will also feature racing highlights from the last 50 years along with special guests. In addition, the first 1,000 guests will receive a 50^th anniversary beverage flask (giveaway begins at 6 pm).

A rundown of the night’s events can be found here: https://playmeadowlands.com/event/fan-appreciation/ plus check out our social media pages for historic photos, races, memories, and videos that look back at the track’s past 50 years.

Turf racing under the lights returns Friday, September 18 and runs through Friday, October 16. The Monmouth at Meadowlands meet has a 7 pm post time.

Saturday, September 19^th is the return of the popular NJ band The PastMasters on the rooftop Terrace. Enjoy classic rock hits from 6- 11 p.m.

Rounding out the month is a visit from the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Fans can meet and greet the gentle giants from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the track apron near the winner’s circle. The hitch team will also parade down our track at 8 pm following the 3rd race.

Reminder: football season is here, and the Meadowlands Racetrack and the FanDuel Sportsbook are the best places to watch and wager on all the action.

FanDuel also has two great retail offers for customers:

1. FanDuel Showdown – Battle for the Shield. Enter for your chance to win $30,000! Football Survivor Contest. One team per week; the last one standing wins. Register now through September 12 at 1 pm. Must be a rewards member to enter. Available to all individuals who are 21+ and physically present in NJ.For details and to enter: https://survivoratnmr.splashthat.com/ Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
2. Enter for your chance to win $25K! Swipe your FanDuel Retail Rewards loyalty card, and place a $40+ retail parlay wager (inclusive of Same Game Parlay or Same Game Parlay+ wagers) with odds of +300 or greater to receive a $10 bonus bet and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win $25,000 cash!
   1. There is a limit of five (5) Entries per person per day. Wager must be made at the FanDuel Sportsbook @ the Meadowlands Racetrack.
   2. Promo runs Sept 9 – October 5, 2026.
   3. Must be a rewards member to enter. Available to all individuals who are 21+ and physically present in NJ. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

For a complete list of nightly events, promotions, and an updated racing calendar, please visit PlayMeadowlands.com.  Dining reservations for the Pink buffet can be made by calling 201-The-BigM (201-843-2446) or visiting https://playmeadowlands.com/dine/.