2020 News

COVID-19 News Update: NOTICE regarding JRA racing from Saturday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 4

The Japan Racing Association has, from Saturday, Feb. 29, conducted “JRA racing behind closed doors,” in which, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the public has been prohibited from entering venues where races are being held.

The same conditions will prevail from Saturday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 4. There will be NO spectators permitted at the races.

During this time, the sale of betting tickets and operation hours of JRA off-track betting facilities, please see the COVID-19 News Update page.

The JRA will announce further notice concerning race meetings and the reopening of PARK WINS, WINS, EXCEL and J-PLACE off-track betting facilities from Saturday, Oct. 10 in the near future.

Please be aware that the above may change due to the socio-economic situation.