Tickets Now On Sale for 2026-2027 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing Seasons
PR Newswire
HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2026
HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The countdown to another exciting season of live racing is officially on! Tickets for Sam Houston Race Park's 2026 - 2027 live racing season are now on sale at SHRP.com.
Thoroughbred racing kicks off Dec. 18, 2026 and continues through Apr. 3, 2027 and will be followed by the Quarter Horse season of Apr. 15 to Jun. 12. The northwest Houston horse track has enhanced many of its special events, family entertainment and giveaways for the upcoming seasons.
"We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the community back to Sam Houston Race Park for an unforgettable season of high-energy racing and entertainment," said Bryan Pettigrew, vice president and general manager of Texas Racing Operations. "Our team has worked tirelessly to curate an atmosphere that captures the spirit of Houston, and we cannot wait to see our grandstands filled with fans ready to experience the pure adrenaline of the track."
Fans can look forward to the return of some of SHRP's most popular events, along with exciting new additions to the 2027 calendar. The 2027 promotional calendar features a variety of signature events and unique experiences throughout the season allowing guests to enjoy special giveaways, tastings, appreciation events and other promotions.
Experience Sam Houston
First race post time are 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, with select special post times throughout the season – be sure an confirm at shrp.com.
The horse track offers numerous seating opportunities:
- Family-Friendly Free Seating – Indoor and outdoor seating options available, giving younger racing fans a great view of the action.
- Box & Reserved Seating – Comfortable reserved seating available on the Clubhouse Level (2nd Floor).
- Winner's Circle Restaurant – Accommodates up to 600 race fans with great views of the races and nightly dinner specials.
- Private Suites – Elevated private experiences available for groups of 10 to 100 guests.
From the excitement of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing to one-of-a-kind events and family-friendly entertainment, Sam Houston Race Park's 2027 season is set to deliver something for everyone.
Dec 18–19 | Holiday at the Races | March 20 | Texas Champions Day |
Dec 26 | Dollar Day at the Races | March 25–27 | $1M Hole-in-One Golf |
Dec 27 | T-Shirt Giveaway | March 27 | Family Festival |
Jan 1 | Calendar Giveaway | April 2 | Sports Towel Giveaway |
Jan 2 | Season Ticket Giveaway | April 16 | Teacher Appreciation |
Jan 9 | Healthcare Appreciation | April 16 | $1M Hole-in-One |
Jan 15 | Koozie Giveaway | April 16 | Hispanic Heritage Night |
Jan 16 | Midget Wrestling | April 17 | Margarita Festival |
Jan 22 | Handwarmers Giveaway | April 23 | Kids Autograph Day |
Jan 23 | Dino Run / Dino Dig | April 24 | Corgi Dog Racing |
Jan 24 | Houston Racing Festival | April 30 | Breast Cancer Awareness Day |
Jan 29 | Phone Wallet Giveaway | May 1 | Kentucky Derby Day |
Jan 30 | Bourbon Tasting | May 1 | Derby Fest |
Feb 5 | Foam Can Holder Giveaway | May 7 | Commemorative Cup Day |
Feb 6 | Wiener Dog Racing | May 8 | Wine Tasting |
Feb 12 | Shannon Jewelers Diamond Dig | May 14 | Lanyard Giveaway |
Feb 13 | Texas Preview Day | May 15 | Bag Giveaway |
Feb 19 | Keychain Giveaway | May 21 | T-Shirt Giveaway |
Feb 20 | R&B Soul Day | May 22 | Character Day |
Feb 26 | Go Texan Day | May 23 | Preakness Day |
Feb 27 | FFA & 4-H Day | May 29 | First Responders Day |
March 5–6 | Camel & Ostrich Racing | June 4 | Sunglasses Giveaway |
March 12 | Hat Giveaway | June 5 | Belmont Day |
March 13 | Horsepower & Brews | June 11 | Dollar Day at the Races |
March 19 | Astronaut Run | June 12 | Shoppa's Lawn Mower Races |
Tickets are ON SALE NOW. Visit SHRP.com to view the complete racing calendar, explore upcoming events and purchase tickets. Dates and events are subject to change.
ABOUT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
Operated by Penn Entertainment Inc., Sam Houston Race Park is Houston's premier racing and entertainment facility, located just 15 miles northwest of downtown Houston. The racetrack, which opened in 1994, offers a variety of attractions for businesses, group outings and families during racing and the off-season. The track is best known for its award-winning dining and features multiple areas for fans looking for casual to upscale dining options including its Winner's Circle Restaurant, Jockey Club, Luxury Suites and Pavilion Centre. For more information or tickets to upcoming live racing, shows and events, please visit www.shrp.com or follow on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok or YouTube.
Broyell Burris - Broyell.burris@pennentertainment.com
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