Overview

• Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky is confirmed to host the 2026 Breeders’ Cup
• The $455 million renovation includes a five-story, 300,000-square-foot grandstand, revamped dirt and turf courses, and tunnels granting access to the 45-acre infield
• Upgraded facilities are slated to open in September 2026, setting the stage for the fall 2027 championships
• New York officials project the project will generate $1 billion in economic activity on Long Island
• Belmont last hosted the Breeders’ Cup in 2005 and will break the current four-track Kentucky-California rotation