FAQ's

When is the Jockey Club open?
  • Friday 10:00 am to approximately 4:30 pm, or immediately following the last race*.
  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10:00 am to approximately 10:30 pm, or immediately following the last race*.
  • The Jockey Club is open on most holidays; please check the schedule for hours.
  • General Admission: $10 per person
  • CHRB Licensee: Free per person

We don’t take credit cards as a form of payment in the Jockey Club,  only cash for admission and programs.

No complimentary in/out privileges provided. Once you exit the Jockey Club, you will have to pay for re-entry.

Limited Mutuel Clerks will be available for in-person betting service.

Betting machines will be available inside the Facility.

No smoking is allowed indoors; designated smoking areas are outdoors on the patio, twenty feet from any entrance.

No outside food or beverage allowed. You may be requested to have your bag checked on entry.

A great selection of indoor and outdoor dining options are available at the San Mateo Jockey Club.  Menus are updated regularly.

Subject to change

Special Hours

Special Hours

Thursday, April 30
10am to 6pm

Friday, May 1
Kentucky Oaks 9am to 10pm

Saturday, May 2
Kentucky Derby 7am to 10pm

Sunday, May 3
10am to 10pm