The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced its highly anticipated lineup of premium giveaways for the 2025 summer season at Saratoga Race Course.
This year’s items include Saratoga sunglasses, a Spa schedule tour t-shirt presented by NYRA Bets, a Saratoga-themed Hawaiian shirt, a tie-dye tote bag, a polar fleece blanket presented by Rivers Casino, a commemorative pennant, and a stylish quarter-zip sweatshirt.
All premium giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
Daily admission to Saratoga Race Course is $7 when purchased in advance at Admissions or $10 at the gates.
New for 2025, fans can purchase a Saratoga giveaway general admission package which includes admission for each of the premium giveaway days. The premium giveaway package is available at Fevo.com.
Cash will not be accepted for admission, food and beverage purchases, parking or programs (with the exception of the official Saratoga store) during the July 4th Racing Festival and 40-day Saratoga summer meet. Reverse ATMs, also known as cash-to-card kiosks, will be available at multiple locations throughout the venue.
The 2025 Saratoga Race Course giveaway schedule is as follows:
Friday, July 4
SARATOGA SUNGLASSES (PHOTO)
First out of the gate are chic Saratoga sunglasses boasting frames in traditional Saratoga red and mirrored shields that feature the classic Saratoga logo. Saratoga sunglasses are available for the first 15,000 fans through the gates on Independence Day for the special July 4th Racing Festival.
Friday, July 11
SARATOGA SUMMER TOUR T-SHIRT PRESENTED BY NYRA BETS
The first giveaway of the traditional summer meet is a red, high performance concert-style tour tee. The t-shirt features a silhouette of the Saratoga Race Course Grandstand and a schedule with the meet’s stakes races on the back. Emblazoned on the front is a horse and jockey logo denoting the live at the Spa 2025 summer tour. Presented by NYRA Bets, the cool and comfortable t-shirt will be available in two sizes: medium and extra-large.
Sunday, July 20
SARATOGA HAWAIIAN SHIRT
Say “Aloha” to the ultimate summer statement with a red-and-white floral Saratoga Hawaiian shirt. The t-shirt will be available in two sizes: medium and extra-large to close out the first full week of the summer meet.
Friday, July 25
SARATOGA BLANKET PRESENTED BY RIVERS CASINO
Fans can get a head start on their summer weekend with a Saratoga blanket perfect for a picnic at the track. Presented by Rivers Casino, the red 50”x60” polar fleece blanket displays a one-sided print with the Saratoga emblem.
Friday, August 8
SARATOGA PENNANT
Fans can commemorate the midway mark of the meet by claiming a red and white commemorative felt pennant featuring the familiar images of historic Saratoga Race Course.
Friday, August 22
SARATOGA TOTE BAG
Functional and fashionable, this 14”x16” tie-dye cotton Saratoga tote bag is the ideal trackside accessory. Available on the eve of the DraftKings Travers, the Saratoga tote is perfect for stashing racing forms, sunscreen, or Spa souvenirs.
Sunday, August 31
SARATOGA QUARTER-ZIP SWEATSHIRT
Labor Day weekend ushers in the final premium giveaway with a Saratoga quarter-zip sweatshirt. With summer in its final stretch, fans can stay warm with this red, medium-weight quarter-zip featuring a white embroidered Saratoga logo.
The July 4th Racing Festival, typically held at Belmont Park, will take place from Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6 at Saratoga while construction continues on a new Belmont Park.
Highlighted by the 156th edition of the Grade 1, $1.25 million DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 23 and the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney on Saturday, August 2, the 40-day summer meet will open Thursday, July 10 and continue through Monday, September 1.
Following the four-day opening weekend, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, excluding closing week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day.
For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.
All events and activities are subject to change at the discretion of NYRA.