East Rutherford, NJ – The Meadowlands Racetrack kicks off the Championship Meet on Friday (May 1) with live racing every Friday and Saturday night with a 6:35 p.m. (EDT) post time. The Championship Meet features over $8 million in stakes races and event-filled weekends.
Each live race night, fans can enter Horseplay. Pick up a free horse at the promotions table and throw the horse into the car for a chance to win $100 and an entry into the Friday, Aug. 7, drawing for a brand new 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid.
Come to the track on Saturday (May 2) for an exciting day and night of simulcast and live racing action, including the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs. Fans are encouraged to wear their best fascinator or hat to win cash in the $1,000 Derby Hat. Afternoon dining for both the Lounge and the outdoor Café can be purchased at here.
The fun continues on Saturday, May 9, at the annual food truck Burger Battle. From 5 p.m.-11 p.m. in the Backyard, fans can grab some delicious burgers and food truck eats from some of the best local food trucks and restaurants in the area. Once again, admission and parking are free. $3,500 is up for grabs in the Battle with a $1,500 grand prize, $1,000 second place prize, and $500 third place prize, plus the $500 prize for the best-tasting burger patty.
Twenty-seven trucks are already registered for the Burger Battle, including:
| Smash & Dash Burger Co | Sliderz N Bowlz | Savage Burger | Kimchi Smoke |
| The Hen and the Hog | The Pita Bowl | Burgers & More | Bites & Delights |
| Uncle Eddie’s Touch of Sauce | Latin Bites | Kitchen 787 NJ | The Lemon Bar |
| Lots of Meat Barbecue | Eat My Balls | Clyde’s Homemade Italian Ice & Ice Cream | Cat Like Reflexes |
| Carnival Concessions | Tiny Hot Cakes | Scrumps & Yum | Sugar Shack Eatz |
| Wild Bill’s Soda | Beastro Cuisine | DAW Concessions | Super Stuffed Burgers |
| Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn | Michael’s Backyard BBQ | Why Not Burgerz |
The annual Meadowlands Racetrack Beerfest takes place on Saturday, May 16. Doors open for VIP admission at 4 p.m., with General Admission at 5 p.m., and beer is poured until 9 p.m. It is an afternoon and evening of craft beer and horse racing, both live harness racing and the Preakness Stakes. For tickets, click here.
The track’s monthly handicapping contest schedule continues on Saturday, May 23. There is no entry fee (a $100 live money bankroll is required) for players, and the prize pool, guaranteed at $1,000 and funded by the track, will be paid out to the top four finishers. Full details are available here.
Highlighting Saturday, May 30, is the fan favorite Corgi Cup. This family-friendly event features corgis racing in the track’s Backyard party space in between live harness racing. This year, we have expanded the competition to 100 doggy contestants across 10 heats. The exciting Corgi Cup Final takes place under the lights on the track at 9:25 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
For a complete list of nightly events, promotions, and an updated racing calendar, please visit PlayMeadowlands.com.