What Time Does the 2023 Belmont Stakes Start? Post Time by Time Zones

Updated: Sep 10, 5:00pm UTC

The 155th running of the Belmont Stakes will take place at Belmont Park on Saturday, June 10, 2023. With the final leg of the horse racing Triple Crown approaching, both casual and hardcore fans are wondering when the event will begin.

Here's what you need to know about the start time for the 2023 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park.

What Time is 2023 Belmont Stakes Eastern Time?

The 2023 Belmont Stakes is expected to start at 6:50 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 10 from Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. FOX's coverage of the festivities is slated to begin at 4 p.m. ET, while FS1 will show the early races from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.

What Time is 2023 Belmont Stakes Central Time?

Horse racing fans in the central time zone tuning in to the 2023 Belmont Stakes will be able to watch the 155th annual running around 5:50 p.m. CT. Coverage of the day's first races begins at 10 a.m. CT on FS1 before FOX eventually takes over at 3 p.m. CT.

What Time is 2023 Belmont Stakes Mountain Time?

Those on mountain time can tune in to FOX at 4:50 p.m. MT to watch the 2023 Belmont Stakes. As mentioned above, there will be a variety of races during the day leading up to the storied event with FS1 showing the early heats at 9 a.m. MT.

What Time is 2023 Belmont Stakes Pacific Time?

Out on the West Coast, coverage of the Belmont Stakes starts at 8 a.m. PT on FS1. Fans should be ready to watch the main race at 3:50 p.m. PT on FOX.

2023 Belmont Stakes Start by Time Zones

Time Zone

Main Race Start on FOX

Start of Belmont Coverage on FS1

Eastern Time

6:50 p.m.

11 a.m.

Central Time

5:50 p.m.

10 a.m.

Mountain Time

4:50 p.m.

9 a.m.

Pacific Time

3:50 p.m.

8 a.m.

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