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 held 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. Televised coverage will begin at 1 p.m.
Where is the 151st Preakness Stakes being held?
This year’s Preakness Stakes will be at Laurel Park. The race’s longtime home, Pimlico Race Course, is under construction and is on track to reopen before next year’s Preakness Stakes in May 2027.
Looking to watch the race in person? Tickets for Preakness are currently available.
What channel is the 2026 Preakness Stakes on?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will air on NBC.
Where to stream the 2026 Preakness Stakes without cable:
You can tune in to NBC on services like DirecTV and YouTube TV. The race will also stream live on Peacock.
Which horses are running in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
After the 2026 Preakness draw, here’s a list of all competing horses, their post positions, and predicted odds:
1. Taj Majal (5-1)
2. Ocelli (6-1)
3. Crupper (30-1)
4. Robusta (30-1)
5. Talkin (20-1)
6. Chip Honcho (5-1)
7. The Hell We Did (15-1)
8. Bull by the Horns (30-1)
9. Iron Honor (9-2)
10. Napoleon Solo (8-1)
11. Corona De Oro (30-1)
12. Incredibolt (5-1)
13. Great White (15-1)
14. Pretty Boy Miah