Meadowlands monthly handicapping contest 2026 schedule

East Rutherford, NJ – 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 amongst the top four finishers.

2026 Contest Schedule:

·          Saturday, January 10   

·          Friday, February 20   

·          Saturday,  March 21       

·          Friday, April 17   

·          Saturday, May 23  

·          Friday, June 12  

·          Friday, July 24

·          Saturday, August 22

·          Saturday, September 5   

·          Friday, October 23  

·          Saturday, November 14

·         Invite Only $10,000 Contest – Saturday, December 12

Each monthly contest will follow the same format:

·         Contestants must bet a minimum of 5 Meadowlands races.

·         No minimum and no maximum bet per race.

·         Open to any wager on the Meadowlands live wagering menu. This includes W/P/S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3/4/5/6, Daily Double, Superfecta, and Pick X wagers.

·         Contestants keep all pari-mutuel winnings

·         Unlimited entries are allowed per person.

There is no entry fee (a $100 live money bankroll is required) for players, and the prize pool is guaranteed at $1,000, funded by the Meadowlands Racetrack.

On the night of the contest, players must register/check-in at the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:20 p.m. A $100 betting card must be purchased to participate, as this is a live money/wagering contest. 

The top two finishers from each contest will be eligible to play in the $10,000 tournament on December 12 (22 total players).

Complete contest rules/regulations can be found at https://playmeadowlands.com/handicapping/contests-challenges/

Must be 18+ to wager on racing. Gambling problem, dial 1-800-Gambler.

From The Meadowlands