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Full 2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule
Full Day Breeders' Cup Schedule
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Breeders' Cup Full Day Schedule
The big question with the switch to the east coast is what is the race schedule for the Breeders' Cup this year? The 43rd running of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships returns to historic Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 2026. Over two action-packed days, 14 Grade 1 races will showcase the world's elite Thoroughbreds competing for more than $30 million in purses and awards.
Whether you are tuning in on NBC, USA Network, Peacock, or streaming right here with TwinSpires for FREE, here is the full schedule, post times, and where to watch 2026 Breeders' Cup races.
What is the Breeders Cup race schedule this year?
The Breeders' Cup race schedule this year will be Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 beginning at 11:55 AM to 5:35 PM ET on Friday and 11:15 AM to 6:16 PM ET on Saturday.
2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule | Friday, October 30
| Race | Time | Where to Watch |
|---|
The Headley (Maiden) | 11:55a ET / 10:55a CT / 8:55a PT / 3:55p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes (L) | 12:30p ET / 11:30a CT / 9:30a PT / 4:30p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Bosque Bonita (Allowance) | 1:05p ET / 12:05p CT / 10:05a PT / 5:05p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
The Lanark (AOC) | 1:40p ET / 12:40p CT / 10:40a PT / 5:40p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVSample Data |
The Haggin (AOC) | 2:15p ET / 1:15p CT / 11:15a PT / 6:15p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVta |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) | 2:55p ET / 1:55p CT / 11:55a PT / 6:55p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVata |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) | 3:35p ET / 2:35p CT / 12:35p PT / 7:35p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVta |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) | 4:15p ET / 3:15p CT / 1:15p PT / 8:15p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVData |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) | 4:55p ET / 3:55p CT / 1:55p PT / 8:55p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TVData |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) | 5:35p ET / 4:35p CT / 2:35p PT / 9:35p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
What time is the Breeders Cup Classic 2026?
The Breeders' Cup Classic 2026 post time is 6:16 PM ET as the finale of Breeders' Cup weekend.
2026 Breeders' Cup Schedule | Saturday, October 31
| Race | Time | Where to Watch |
|---|
The Keene Place (Maiden) | 11:15a ET / 10:15a CT / 8:15a PT / 3:15p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Maine Chance (AOC) | 11:50a ET / 10:50a CT / 8:50a PT / 3:50p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
The Fall Harvest (AOC) | 12:25p ET / 11:25a CT / 9:25a PT / 4:25p BST | TwinSpires / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) | 1:10p ET / 12:10p CT / 10:10a PT / 5:10p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) | 1:48p ET / 12:48p CT / 10:48a PT / 5:48p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) | 2:26p ET / 1:26p CT / 11:26a PT / 6:26p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) | 3:04p ET / 2:04p CT / 12:04p PT / 7:04p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) | 3:42p ET / 2:42p CT / 12:42p PT / 7:42p BST | TwinSpires / USA Network / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) | 4:20p ET / 3:20p CT / 1:20p PT / 8:20p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) | 4:58p ET / 3:58p CT / 1:58p PT / 8:58p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) | 5:36p ET / 4:36p CT / 2:46p PT / 9:46p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |
Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) | 6:16p ET / 5:16p CT / 3:16p PT / 10:16p BST | TwinSpires / Peacock / FanDuel TV |