2026 Preakness Stakes date, time & where to watch it: TV schedule, post time, live stream
May 15th, 2026
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.
Quickly jump to: | Race Schedule for Saturday | TV Schedule for Preakness Stakes |
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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- Video in Window: In the TwinSpires betting program navigation, you can create a 'pop-up' or open the simulcast feed video in its own window. This is great if you want a window dedicated to just the video, where you can drag anywhere! You can expand to full screen if you have multiple screens or a smart TV.
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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 |
|---|
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 |
