when is the last ever race at aqueduct

The last ever live race at Aqueduct is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 , with the final post time expected around 5:50 p.m. ET. Aqueduct’s closing weekend is June 27–28, 2026, but live racing ends after the June 28 card.

What that means

• Last racing day: June 28, 2026.

• Final post time: about 5:50 p.m. ET.

• Afterward: the track remains open for simulcasting through Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

Context

Aqueduct’s final weekend has been treated as a farewell event by NYRA, marking the end of 132 years of live racing at the Queens track.