he greatest two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – takes place on Saturday, May 3, and the Meadowlands Racetrack is the best place to watch and wager ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- April 22, 2025 -- The greatest two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – takes place on Saturday, May 3, and the Meadowlands Racetrack is the best place to watch and wager. Racetrack doors open at 9 am, with the first Churchill Downs post at 11 am. Live harness racing featuring the Dexter Cup and Lady Suffolk starts at 6:20 pm, and the Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57 pm.
Both outdoor Café picnic tables and indoor Lounge tables are available for afternoon dining. Tables can be purchased here: https://meadowlandsracetrack.ticketleap.com/2025-derby-day-dining/
· Café:
o $100 per 4-person table
o Waiter service
- Guarantees track seating
- Ticket purchase price is a food credit for use at the Cafe on Derby Simulcast Day for racetrack staples like chicken wings, French fries, cheesesteaks, burgers, pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, and more. The credit is valid only on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
· Lounge:
- $75 Bar Seat / $150 2-Person Table / $300 4-Person Table /$300 3-Person Couch
- Waiter Service
- Guarantees track seating
- The ticket purchase price is a beverage and food credit for use at the Victory Bar & Kitchen on Derby Simulcast Day for delicious fare, including burgers, nachos, salads, sandwiches, and more. The credit is valid only on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Pink Restaurant will open early at 4 p.m., and the buffet will begin at 4:30 p.m. The $64.95 buffet (excludes tax and gratuity) features maple bacon deviled eggs, pimento cheese and crackers, Kentucky-rubbed strip loin, hot honey fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, pecan pie, and blondies. Reservations can be made by calling 201-The-BigM (201-843-2446) or visiting https://playmeadowlands.com/dine/.
For a complete list of nightly events, promotions, and an updated racing calendar, please visit PlayMeadowlands.com.
Looking to book a corporate event or private party? Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment has unlimited event possibilities – from a rooftop terrace with skyline views to Trackside to private Skybox Suites. Book a Party today by emailing alokshin@playmeadowlands.com.
As a reminder, guests must be 18+ to wager and 21+ to gamble on sports. Have a gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.