Events at Del Mar
July 2026
2026 Season
July 17 - September 7 & Novemer 6 - 29, 2026
Where the Turf Meets the Surf
Opening Day
Friday, July 17, 2026
Presented by 
There's race day... and then there's Opening Day.
August 2026
Pacific Classic
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Del Mar's richest and most prestigious race, the $1,000,000 Grade I Pacific Classic.
Pacific Classic Betting Challenge
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Presented by 
Win big in the Pacific Classic Betting Challenge.
November 2026
2026 Season
July 17 - September 7 & Novemer 6 - 29, 2026
Where the Turf Meets the Surf