Golden Gate to reopen to limited number of fans on April 16

Golden Gate Fields will reopen to a limited number of fans beginning on Friday, April 16.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, initial attendance will be limited to 400 fans who will be seated in the clubhouse C level. All fans must wear masks and observe social distancing.

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Fans must reserve tickets online through the Golden Gate Fields website beginning Monday, April 12. No walk-ups or general admission seating will be available.

All tickets will cost $15 and include admission, Top of the Hill parking, a reserved seat, and a program. There will be individual seating as well as pod seating for small family groups. Children under 17 are admitted free with a family member.

Contactless concessions will be delivered to seats after ordering on an app, and while some betting windows will be open, patrons will be encouraged to wager using Golden Gate's 1ST BET app. Information on using the apps will appear on the website as well as in the daily programs.

The opening comes one week before Golden Gate's Gold Rush Weekend, April 24-25, which includes eight stakes races, including the Grade 3, $250,000 San Francisco Mile.

“We are delighted to be able to welcome racing fans back to Golden Gate Fields,” said David Duggan, senior vice president and general manager of Golden Gate Fields. “Our team has worked tirelessly and in collaboration with the officials from the Berkeley Public Health Division to plan for the reopening of Golden Gate Fields to the public. It is our goal to deliver a world-class Thoroughbred racing meet for our guests and the community in a safe and memorable way.”