What time is the Preakness Stakes? TV channel, post time, horses and more to watch 2026 Triple Crown race originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The 2026 Preakness Stakes is shaping up to be one of the most wide-open installments in recent history, as a massive 14-horse field descends on Laurel Park for the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping the race, the spotlight shifts to local hero Taj Mahal, an undefeated Maryland-bred looking to defend his home turf, and Iron Honor, the tepid 9/2 morning-line favorite.
Whether it’s the maiden Ocelli trying to break a 138-year drought or the deep-closing Incredibolt looking to improve on his Derby sixth, Saturday’s 1 3/16-mile sprint promises a chaotic scramble for the Black-Eyed Susans.
Here’s how to tune into the second Triple Crown race, from television channel to streaming information.
What time is the Preakness Stakes?
- Date: Saturday, May 16
- Post time: Approx. 7:01 p.m. ET
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will begin Saturday at approximately 7:01 p.m. ET. Because Pimlico Race Course is currently under a $400 million redevelopment, the race has moved to Laurel Park race course for the year.
What channel is the Preakness Stakes on?
Horse racing fans can catch the second leg of the Triple Crown live on NBC this Saturday, May 16. Mike Tirico will host the coverage, with Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey and analyst Randy Moss providing expert commentary, while Larry Collmus provides the race call.
For those looking to live stream the event, Peacock will have you covered with exclusive undercard coverage starting at 1:00 p.m. ET and the main race broadcast beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET. Fans can also stream it on DIRECTV.
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Preakness Stakes horses 2026
Here’s a look at the post positions for the 2026 Kentucky Derby as well as the morning-line odds for the race.
| Post Position | Horse | 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 | 15-1 |