Fairmount Park Casino and Racing Announces Facility Improvements, New Racing Schedule for 2027
Key Highlights
- ➤2026 horses ran 18% more, with 30 additional races versus 2025
- ➤2026 purses increased 37% year over year
- ➤Fairmount Park welcomed nearly 19,000 more spectators than in 2025
- ➤2027 season expands April 6-November 23, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and select Saturday racing
- ➤2027 facility upgrades include a new paddock, jockeys’ quarters, and racing office
Expert Statements
Brian Jenkins, General Manager of Fairmount Park
“We set several records this season, and it was a very successful year from start to finish”
Brian Jenkins, General Manager of Fairmount Park
“We’re going to keep investing in our racing product every year, including our track infrastructure and purses to draw the best talent from around the region right here in Collinsville.”
Brian Jenkins, General Manager of Fairmount Park
“We’re investing heavily in the track, and we plan to continue to upgrade Fairmount Park in all aspects”
Brian Jenkins, General Manager of Fairmount Park
“We are enhancing the facility for our guests, fans, and athletes, continuing our commitment to our rich history. For the first time in decades, Fairmount Park will have a new racing office and jockeys’ quarters.”
COLLINSVILLE, Ill., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairmount Park Casino and Racing concluded its 2026 racing season with spectacular highlights throughout the year, and plans to build on the momentum and the many improvements it has already made across the facility heading into 2027. Next season, Fairmount Park will debut a new paddock, new jockeys’ quarters, and a new racing office, and will make changes to its racing schedule to enhance the experience for fans. Fairmount Park is owned by Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide.
Fairmount Park drew over 6,000 people for the St. Louis Derby this season, marking one of the most successful Derby Days in the facility's recent history. Fairmount Park also had multiple days during the season when the track had more horses running than any other track in the country, reflecting the increased field size and improved purses over the last couple of years of racing.
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