2025 Triple Crown Schedule: Key Dates, TV Schedule & Live Stream
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April 29th, 2025
The Triple Crown is one of the biggest events in horse racing. It includes three major races: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Each race is held at a different track and has its own date, time and broadcast schedule.
This guide gives you the full 2025 Triple Crown schedule. You will learn when and where each race takes place, how to watch live on TV and how to stream each event online. Whether you are watching for fun or placing a bet, this article will help you follow the action from start to finish.
2025 Triple Crown Schedule on NBC
NBC is the official broadcast partner of the 2025 Triple Crown. All three races will air live on NBC and its digital platforms, giving fans full coverage from start to finish.
| Event | Date/Time | Watch/Stream |
| Kentucky Oaks | May 2 @ 1 p.m. ET | USA Network |
| Kentucky Derby | May 3 @ 12 p.m. ET | USA Network, NBC, Peacock |
| Preakness Stakes | May 17 @ 2 p.m. ET | CNBC, NBC, Peacock |
| Belmont Stakes | June 8 | TBD |
2025 Kentucky Derby: Race Date, Start Time, TV Schedule & Live Stream
- Date & Start Time: The 151st Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, with the official post time at 6:57 p.m. ET.
- Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY
- TV Broadcast: Live coverage begins at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network, transitioning to NBC from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Live Stream Options: Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
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2025 Preakness Stakes: Race Date, Start Time, TV Schedule & Live Stream
- Date & Start Time: The 150th Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. The official post time is expected to be around 6:45 p.m. ET, though the exact time will be confirmed closer to race day.
- Location: Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, MD
- TV Broadcast: NBC will provide live coverage of the Preakness Stakes. Specific broadcast times have not yet been announced.
- Live Stream Options: Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
2025 Belmont Stakes: Race Date, Start Time, TV Schedule & Live Stream
- Date & Start Time: The 157th Belmont Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, with the official post time at 6:35 p.m. ET.
- Location: Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York
- TV Broadcast: NBC will provide live coverage of the Belmont Stakes. Specific broadcast times will be announced closer to the event.
- Live Stream Options: Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
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