2026 Preakness Stakes date, time & where to watch it: TV schedule, post time, live stream
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When is the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
On this page, quickly check the best dates, times, and channels or streaming services for watching the Preakness Stakes.
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Preakness Saturday Schedule
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| Post Time | Race Type | Distance & Surface |
| 10:30 AM ET | Allowance Optional Claiming | 5 1/2 F on Dirt |
| 11:05 AM ET | Allowance | 6 F on Dirt |
| 11:41 AM ET | Maiden Special Weight | 1 M on Turf |
| 12:16 PM ET | Skipat S. | 6 F on Dirt |
| 12:51 PM ET | Allowance | 1 M on Turf |
| 1:28 PM ET | Sir Barton S. | 1 1/16 M on Dirt |
| 2:07 PM ET | Chick Lang S. | 6 F on Dirt |
| 2:48 PM ET | Maryland Sprint S. | 6 F on Dirt |
| 3:30 PM ET | James W. Murphy S. | 1 M on Turf |
| 4:11 PM ET | Dinner Party S. (G3) | 1 1/8 M on Turf |
| 4:53 PM ET | Gallorette S. (G3) | 1 1/16 M on Turf |
| 5:52 PM ET | Jim McKay Turf Sprint S. | 5 1/2 F on Turf |
| 7:01 PM ET | Preakness S. (G1) | 1 3/16 M on Dirt |
| 7:43 PM ET | Maiden Special Weight | 6 F on Dirt |
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Where to watch Preakness Stakes 151 & what types of bets are available to make
The television stations and streaming services that will follow the events at Laurel Park can be found listed below:
| Race | Wagers | Post Time | TV/Streaming |
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1 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P5 | 10:30 a.m. | FanDuel TV/HIPICA TV |
2 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P4 | 11:05 a.m. | FanDuel TV/HIPICA TV |
3 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P5 | 11:41 a.m. | FanDuel TV/HIPICA TV |
4 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P4 | 12:16 p.m. | FanDuel TV/HIPICA TV |
5 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P5 | 12:51 p.m. | FanDuel TV/HIPICA TV |
6 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P4 | 1:28 p.m. | FanDuel TV/HIPICA TV |
7 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P5 | 2:07 p.m. | CNBC/Peacock |
8 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P6 | 2:48 p.m. | CNBC/Peacock |
9 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P5 | 3:30 p.m. | CNBC/Peacock |
10 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P4 | 4:11 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
11 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3, P4 | 4:53 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
12 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD, P3 | 5:52 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
13 (Preakness S.) | WPS, EX, TRI, SF, DD | 7:01 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
14 | WPS, EX, TRI, SF | 7:43 p.m. | FanDuel TV/HIPICA TV |
Live Stream & Live Radio Schedule
Listen to the Preakness Stakes live through TwinSpires podcasts and the Radio Schedule.
| Time | Date | Program | Network |
| 9 am ET | 16-May | At The Races with Steve Byk | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| 1 pm ET | 16-May | NBC Coverage Begins, Betting with Bobby | NBC Sports Network, Peacock, HRRN |
| 4 pm ET | 16-May | National TV Coverage Begins | NBC & Peacock, HRRN |
| 6 pm ET | 16-May | Preakness Stakes 151 | ESPN Radio, 93.9 The Ville |
| 7 pm ET | 16-May | Preakness Stakes 151 | NBC & Peacock, HRRN |
