Opening Day at Santa Anita at Santa Anita Park

Experience Opening Day at Santa Anita Park!

Experience the pulse-pounding excitement as Santa Anita Park welcomes you back for the Classic Meet on Opening Day, December 26th. Immerse yourself in the thrill of world-class horse racing.

Event Information:
📆 Saturday | December 26
⌚ Gates Open: 9:00 AM | First Post: 11:00 AM
🚗 FREE Parking: Gate 3 (off Huntington Drive)

Admission Information for 2026 Opening Day:
🎟️ Early Bird $15 (through Thursday, December 10)
🎟️ Walk-Ups - $25
🎟️ 1/ST REWARDS Members with loyalty card - $5

Join us for the following events on Opening Day Weekend!

🎫 Reserved Seating & General Admission ($15-45) - Enjoy a full card of racing on Opening Day, December 26th at Santa Anita Park! Admission includes entrance into the park only! Reserve a seat in Premium Box Seats, Loge Box Seats or the SILKS.

FrontRunner Buffet on Opening Day ($148.04 - $165.08 Fees Included) - Enjoy a spectacular day of racing accompanied by delicious food offerings at our FrontRunner Restaurant.

Opening Day in the Chandelier Room & Premium SILKS ($158.69 Fees Included) - Celebrate Opening Day in style at Santa Anita Park's Chandelier Room with food, whiskey tasting and live racing!

Trackside Dining on Opening Day ($143.78 - $186.38 Fees Included) - Reserve your seat in Trackside Dining just past the finish line while you enjoy a family style lunch during a full day of racing.

Club Court Buffet on Opening Day ($84.79 Fees Included) - Come out to Santa Anita Park, easily one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world and enjoy a spectacular day of racing accompanied by a Buffet at Club Court.

Opening Day & Weekend Craft Beer Festival ($48.04 - $77.44 early bird through Dec/10 - Fees Included) - Join us for our craft beer festival and watch the exciting races right on the trackside apron. Take a stroll through the beautiful Santa Anita Park and enjoy the breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Mountains as you sip on your favorite brews.