With the excitement of more than 60 stakes races this season, it's easy to lose track. View or download your official 2025-2026 racing calendar below, plus stakes schedules and simulcast event guides. Stay out front with helpful raceday resources from Oaklawn.
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2025-2026 Oaklawn Racing Calendar
From December 12 until May 2, the 2025-2026 Oaklawn racing season is off and running. Make the trip on featured race days for bigger crowds, higher purses and fierce competition.
Featured Race Days
- Smarty Jones Day — January 3, 2026
- Southwest Day — January 31, 2026
- Rebel Day — March 1, 2026
- Fantasy Stakes Day — March 27, 2026
- Arkansas Derby Day — March 28, 2026
- Apple Blossom Day — April 11, 2026
- Oaklawn Handicap Day — April 18, 2026
2025-2026 Oaklawn Racing Stakes Schedule
Over $18 million in purses is on the line for stakes races this season at Oaklawn Hot Springs!
Oaklawn Simulcast Schedule
Watch and bet on thoroughbred races around the country in real time with racing simulcasts, live at the Simulcast Racing Area on the racing side of Oaklawn Hot Springs.