STANDARDBRED BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

Representing the drivers, trainers, caretakers, breeders and owners of New Jersey

64 Business Route 33

Manalapan, NJ 07726

Phone: 732-462-2357

Fax: 732-409-0741

STANDARDBRED BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

Representing the drivers, trainers, caretakers, breeders and owners of New Jersey

64 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726 

Phone: 732-462-2357 | Fax: 732-409-0741

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JANUARY 2026 HAPPENINGS AT THE MEADOWLANDS RACETRACK

Meadowlands Racetrack • December 30, 2025

Live racing returns to the Meadowlands for the 2026 season on Friday, January 2. Post time on Friday and Saturday nights remains at 6:20 pm ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- December 30, 2025 -- Live racing returns to the Meadowlands for the 2026 season on Friday, January 2. Post time on Friday and Saturday nights remains at 6:20 pm.

 

Sunday racing returns to the track on Sunday, January 11, 18, 25, and February 1. These matinee cards have a 12:30 pm post time.

 

During the Sunday matinee cards, guests can dine at the $39.95 (excludes tax and gratuity) brunch featuring an omelet station, French toast, biscuits and gravy, homemade waffles with maple syrup, and stacks of breakfast sausage and crispy bacon. The carving station on January 11 & 25 will feature roasted turkey, while savory baked ham will be carved on January 18. 

 

Diners looking to add a cocktail to their buffet can enjoy Jason Settlemoir’s homemade spicy Bloody Mary or a variety of mimosas featuring Hambletonian champagne for $15. Full menus can be viewed at https://playmeadowlands.com/dine/. Dining reservations can be made by calling 201-The-BigM (201-843-2446).


The Meadowlands Racetrack is bringing back the popular monthly handicapping contests in 2026. The top two finishers in each contest qualify for the invite-only $10,000 tournament in December. The first contest of the year is set for Saturday, January 10. The $1,000 prize pool will be split among the top four finishers.


Our Saturday, January 17 Chili Cook-off is open to cooks of all ages. It offers over $3,000 in prizes in this year’s competition, with homestyle, traditional red, people’s choice, and best salsa categories, plus a best booth bonus prize. Racetrack guests can join the lively atmosphere by sampling delicious chili and voting for their favorite to win the People’s Choice title, with a $250 prize! Voting begins at 7 pm.


Those interested in participating can register at https://playmeadowlands.com/event/meadowlands-winter-chili-cook-off/

Finally, dive into the excitement of playoff football at America’s premier sportsbook— the FanDuel Sportsbook at Meadowlands Racetrack! With countless HD TVs, convenient self-service options, a full-service bar, and mouthwatering food choices, your game day experience will be unforgettable. FanDuel Sportsbook is the ultimate destination for every sports betting enthusiast!


The sportsbook is showing every college playoff and bowl game, as well as every NFL regular-season and postseason game. UFC 324 Gaethje vs Pimblett on Saturday, January 24, and UFC 325 Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 on Saturday, January 31, will also be on the FanDuel big screens.


Reminder, guests must be 18+ to wager; 21+ to gamble on sports. 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/.

 

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.

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