How to watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes: Channel, odds, where to stream and more
The 151st Preakness Stakes is on May 16. Here's how to tune in to the second race in the Triple Crown. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Andy Lyons via Getty Images The Preakness Stakes is the second horse race in the Triple Crown, sandwiched between the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes.
This year marks the 151st running of the Preakness, but for the first time in over 100 years, it will not be hel d at the famous Pimlico Race Course, which is currently undergoing a massive facility upgrade. Instead, it will be held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. This year’s Preakness is also notable because of which horses will not be running in the May 16 race: 2026 Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is sitting out, as is another favored horse, Crude Velocity; their trainers are instead choosing to rest them in order to focus on the upcoming Belmont Stakes in June.
You can see which horses will race at Laurel Park below, and find out everything else you need to know about how to watch this year’s Preakness Stakes. How to watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes Date: Saturday, May 16 Time: Coverage begins at 1 p. m.
ET, race begins at 4 p. m. ET Location: Laurel Park, Laurel, MD Channel: NBC Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV , YouTube TV and more When is the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The 151st Preakness Stakes will be on Saturday, May 16, at 4 p. m. ET.