Preakness Stakes Guide 2026: Start Time, List of Horses & How to Watch Triple Crown Race originally appeared on NESN.
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The 151st edition of the Preakness Stakes is making its way to Laurel Park while Pimlico Race Course is under construction.
Unfortunately for horse racing fans, there will be no drama regarding a potential Triple Crown run. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not be competing in the Preakness Stakes, as trainer Cherie DeVaux is giving the horse more time to rest before the Belmont Stakes.
That means a new name will be sitting at the top of the leaderboard following the conclusion of the Preakness Stakes. Which trainer will be celebrating at Laurel Park on Saturday?
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
How to watch 2026 Preakness Stakes: TV channel, live stream
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will air live on NBC. The race will also be available to stream DIRECTV and Peacock.
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| Date | Coverage | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | Black-Eyed Susan | 5 p.m. | Peacock |
| May 16 | Preakness Stakes prep races | 1 p.m. | Peacock |
| Preakness Stakes | 4 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
Preakness Stakes date, start time 2026
- Date: Saturday, May 16
- Time: 7:01 p.m. ET (approx.)
- Location: Laurel Park (Laurel, Md.)
The Preakness Stakes will begin at approximately 7:01 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 16. The race will be held at Laurel Park instead of Pimlico Race Course because the usual venue is undergoing renovations.
Preakness Stakes list of horses, post positions 2026
| Post Position | Horse |
| 1. | Taj Majal |
| 2. | Ocelli |
| 3. | Crupper |
| 4. | Robusta |
| 5. | Talkin |
| 6. | Chip Honcho |
| 7. | The Hell We Did |
| 8. | Bull By The Horns |
| 9. | Iron Honor |
| 10. | Napoleon Solo |
| 11. | Corona De Oro |
| 12. | Incredibolt |
| 13. | Great White |
| 14. | Pretty Boy Miah |
Preakness Stakes winners list
Here are the last 10 Preakness Stakes winners:
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Journalism |
| 2024 | Seize the Grey |
| 2023 | National Treasure |
| 2022 | Early Voting |
| 2021 | Rombauer |
| 2020 | Swiss Skydiver |
| 2019 | War of Will |
| 2018 | Justify* |
| 2017 | Cloud Computing |
| 2016 | Exaggerator |
*Triple Crown winner