2026 Racing Schedule
Note: The allocation begins on the Wednesday prior to opening day
and concludes on the Tuesday following closing day.
| Location * | Allocated Dates * |
|---|---|
| THOROUGHBRED MEETINGS - CENTRAL & SOUTHERN ZONES | |
| Santa Anita | 12/17/25 - 06/16/26 |
| Del Mar | 07/08/26 - 09/08/26 |
| Los Alamitos | 09/09/26 - 09/22/26 |
| Santa Anita | 09/23/26 - 11/03/26 |
| Del Mar | 11/04/26 - 12/01/26 |
| Los Alamitos | 12/02/26 - 12/15/26 |
| QUARTER HORSE MEETINGS - STATEWIDE | |
| Los Alamitos | 12/24/25 - 12/22/26 |
| HARNESS MEETINGS - STATEWIDE | |
| Fresno Fair | 11/04/26 - 12/24/26 |
| Fresno Fair | 12/26/26 - 05/11/27 |
| FAIR MEETINGS - STATEWIDE | |
| Alameda Fair at Pleasanton | TBD |
| L.A. County Fair at Los Alamitos | 06/17/26 - 07/07/26 |
| State Fair at Cal Expo | TBD |
| Sonoma Fair at Santa Rosa | TBD |
| Humboldt Fair at Ferndale | TBD |
| Big Fresno Fair at Fresno | TBD |
* Date Block Allocation. Actual days of live racing are determined at the time applications are approved by the Board.
The 2026 Thoroughbred Race Dates were allocated at the October 16, 2025, regular meeting of the California Horse Racing Board. The 2026 Race Dates for the Statewide Harness Meets at Fresno and Quarter Horse Race Dates were allocated at the November 19, 2025, regular meeting of the California Horse Racing Board.