Breeders Crown 2026 · Eldorado Scioto Downs
The Event
Eldorado Scioto Downs hosts the 43rd Breeders Crown — harness racing’s world championships — on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026. More than $7.2 million in purses across 12 championship divisions, contested over the track’s five-eighths-mile oval. It’s the first time the complete Breeders Crown series comes to Ohio’s Showplace of Racing.
WhenOct 23–24Post 6:00 PM ET · both nights
WhereScioto Downs6000 South High St · Columbus, OH
Purses$7.2M12 championship divisions
FormatTwo Nights2YO finals Fri · 3YO, Mare & Open Sat
Weekend Happenings
Tue · Oct 20
Post-Position Draw & Press Conference
Pinnacle Golf Club, Grove City · Cocktails 4:30 · Dinner 5:30 · Draw 6:00 PM ET
Pinnacle Golf Club, Grove City · Cocktails 4:30 · Dinner 5:30 · Draw 6:00 PM ET
Fri · Oct 23
Charity Challenge Presentations
Check presentations to the four team charities on Night 1
Check presentations to the four team charities on Night 1
Both Nights
Diamond Creek Winner’s Lounge
All winning connections are invited to celebrate
All winning connections are invited to celebrate
Post-Race
Post Race Receptions
Fri sponsored by the Ohio Standardbred Development Fund · Sat by Bimeda
Fri sponsored by the Ohio Standardbred Development Fund · Sat by Bimeda
The ClubhouseDining
Premier trackside dining with panoramic views of the racing. Breeders Crown weekend: VIP Crown Club Dinner, Beer Tent & Box Seats, and reserved Patio Tables — reserved exclusively through OpenTable. Reserve early for both championship nights.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗Getting HereThe Track
Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs
6000 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43207
Private PartiesGroups
Hosting a group for Breeders Crown weekend? The Clubhouse offers private facilities for your party.
Email Events ↗Where to Stay
Stay close to all the excitement at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Our preferred hotel partners offer comfortable, affordable stays just minutes from the track — with exclusive Breeders Crown rates and added amenities.
Hampton Inn & SuitesPartner
Columbus Scioto Downs
- Complimentary hot breakfast daily · 6:00–10:00 AM
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, business & fitness centers, and pool
Drury Inn & SuitesPartner
Columbus Grove City · Group #10184751
- 4109 Parkway Centre Drive, Grove City, OH 43123
- Hot breakfast · weekdays 6:00–9:30 AM, weekends 7:00–10:00 AM
- Free evening drinks & snacks daily · 5:30–7:00 PM
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, business & fitness centers, and pool
Need more info or assistance? Call (614) 295-4756