When is Preakness Stakes 2026: Date, post-time, horses, field, odds, how to watch on TV channel, online live stream, purse..
The 151st Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. This marks the first time in history the race is not being held at its traditional home, Pimlico Race Course, which is undergoing a major $400 million renovation.
MORE: After Golden Tempo won the 152nd Run For The Roses running at the Kentucky Derby and made history for trainer Cherie DeVaux, the focus of the horse racing world moves to the second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes.
What is the Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes, traditionally held on Since 1931, the race is typically run on third Saturday in May, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, is the second-most attended Grade 1 Thoroughbred stakes races in North America.
First run in 1873, this 1 3/16-mile (9.5 furlongs) race is the second of the American Triple Crown of horse racing.
The 151st Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026.
In a significant change from tradition, the race will be held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland,
The 2026 Preakness Stakes race is set at around 6:50 PM ET.
The official draw for post positions and the field will take place on Monday, May 11, 2026. Top horses expected to run include Crude Velocity, Talkin, and Taj Mahal. Final odds and the full lineup will be released after the draw.
This is the first time in Preakness history that the race is not being run at its traditional home, Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Pimlico is currently undergoing a major $400 million renovation, so the event has temporarily moved to Laurel Park for 2026.
Laurel Park is hosting the Preakness Stakes this year, Laurel Park is located about 20-25 miles south of Baltimore and is another historic Maryland track owned by the same group (The Stronach Group / Maryland Jockey Club).
When is the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The 151st Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026.
In a significant change from tradition, the race will be held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland,
What is the 2026 Preakness Stakes Post Time?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes race is set at around 6:50 PM ET.
2026 Preakness Stakes Post Position Draw
The official draw for post positions and the field will take place on Monday, May 11, 2026. Top horses expected to run include Crude Velocity, Talkin, and Taj Mahal. Final odds and the full lineup will be released after the draw.
Where is the Preakness Stakes being held?
This is the first time in Preakness history that the race is not being run at its traditional home, Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Pimlico is currently undergoing a major $400 million renovation, so the event has temporarily moved to Laurel Park for 2026.
Laurel Park is hosting the Preakness Stakes this year, Laurel Park is located about 20-25 miles south of Baltimore and is another historic Maryland track owned by the same group (The Stronach Group / Maryland Jockey Club).
The Preakness race is scheduled to return to its traditional venue in 2027.
NBC is home to the 151th Preakness Stakes,
providing comprehensive race coverage and analysis live on TV, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app and Peacock before, during and after.
Only three-year-old thoroughbreds can qualify for the Preakness Stakes. The winner of the Kentucky Derby, Federico Tesio Stakes, Oaklawn Invitational and El Camino Real Derby automatically qualify for the Preakness Stakes. Some of the other Kentucky Derby horses that did not win also make the trip to Baltimore.
Right after the winner of the Preakness Stakes is announced, a painter climbs a ladder to the top of a replica of the Old Clubhouse and applies the colors of the winning team’s silks to a weather vane shaped like a jockey and horse. After the race, the champion horse is draped with a blanket of black-eyed susans, the state flower of Maryland.
How can I watch the Preakness Stakes, TV streaming info.?
NBC is home to the 151th Preakness Stakes,
providing comprehensive race coverage and analysis live on TV, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app and Peacock before, during and after.
How can I stream Preakness Stakes live, what channel on?
WBAL-TV 11's live coverage of the Preakness starts with 11 News Saturday Morning at 5 a.m., and a live four-hour special presentation starting at 12:30 p.m.
NBC Sports coverage of the Preakness begins at 4:30 p.m.
on WBAL-TV 11 and streaming on Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.
Coverage is also available to stream live on TwinSpires.com, the TwinSpires Apple and Android apps and Peacock.
Watch on WBAL-TV 11, the WBAL-TV app, WBALTV.com and on Very Local.
NBC Sports coverage of the Preakness will air on WBAL-TV 11 and stream on Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.
How are horses picked for the Preakness Stakes?
Only three-year-old thoroughbreds can qualify for the Preakness Stakes. The winner of the Kentucky Derby, Federico Tesio Stakes, Oaklawn Invitational and El Camino Real Derby automatically qualify for the Preakness Stakes. Some of the other Kentucky Derby horses that did not win also make the trip to Baltimore.
Which horses are running in the 2026 Preakness Stakes? Meet the contenders
The field has yet to be set for the Preakness, but it will likely include several holdovers from the Kentucky Derby as well as a group of “new shooters” entering the fray. It has not been confirmed whether 2026 Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will race.
List of Horses For the Preakness 2026
Here are the contenders for the Preakness 2026:
Here are the horses and their program numbers:
1. Taj Mahal
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
2026 Preakness Stakes post positions, draw, horses list, Jockey, trainer, ODDS.
The official post-position draw for the 151st Preakness Stakes was held on Monday, May 11, 2026. A field of 14 horses will compete this Saturday at Laurel Park.Here is the full field with post positions and morning line odds:
Post positions, horse, trainer, jockey, odds
1. Taj Mahal, Brittany Russell, Sheldon Russell, 5-1
2. Ocelli, Whit Beckman, Tyler Gaffalione, 6-1
3. Crupper, Donnie Von Hemel, Junior Alvarado, 30-1
4. Robusta, Doug O’Neill, Rafael Bejarano, 30-1
5. Talkin, Danny Gargan, Irad Ortiz Jr., 20-1
6. Chip Honcho, Steve Asmussen, Jose Ortiz, 5-1
7. The Hell We Did, Todd Fincher, Luis Saez, 15-1
8. Bull by the Horns, Saffie Joseph Jr., Micah Husbands, 30-1
9. Iron Honor, Chad Brown, Flavien Prat, 9-2
10. Napoleon Solo, Chad Summers, Paco Lopez, 8-1
11. Corona de Oro, Dallas Stewart, John Velazquez, 30-1
12. Incredibolt, Riley Mott, Jaime Torres, 5-1
13. Great White, John Ennis, Alex Achard, 15-1
14. Pretty Boy Miah, Jeremiah Englehart, Ricardo Santana Jr., 15-1
Who won the 2025 Preakness Stakes?
Journalism won the 2025 Preakness Stakes.
Winning Horse: Journalism (trained by Michael W. McCarthy, ridden by Umberto Rispoli)
Margin: He won with a dramatic come-from-behind stretch run, beating Gosger by about a half-length.
Journalism entered the race as the clear favorite (morning line 8-5) after finishing second in the 2025 Kentucky Derby. It was a strong performance that earned him the victory in the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown.
What are the biggest Preakness Stakes traditions?
Right after the winner of the Preakness Stakes is announced, a painter climbs a ladder to the top of a replica of the Old Clubhouse and applies the colors of the winning team’s silks to a weather vane shaped like a jockey and horse. After the race, the champion horse is draped with a blanket of black-eyed susans, the state flower of Maryland.
How much do Preakness Stakes 2026 tickets cost, How Can I get tickets online ?
Tickets for Preakness 151 are available now at www.preakness.com/tickets, ranging from $96 for general admission to $3,100 for premium hospitality experiences.
Tickets for Preakness are available for purchase online here. Depending on availability, a limited amount of tickets will be available on the day of the event.
Additional Costs
Parking: Official parking passes are listed at approximately $221.
Travel Packages: Multi-day hotel and ticket packages (including transport to Laurel Park) start at around $3,275 per person.
How much are 2026 Preakness Stakes tickets?
Through the official Preakness Tickets portal, pricing for the 2026 event typically follows these tiers: preakness.com/tickets
General Admission: Priced between $246 and $285 for a two-day pass. Note that public availability was capped at just 1,000 tickets.
Turfside Terrace: These premium spots are $1,698.
Trackside Boxes: While primary sales vary, resale platforms like SeatGeek currently list these between $1,696 and $2,033.
Luxury Suites: You’ll need to contact the box office directly for a quote on these high-end, custom experiences.
Preakness Tickets buy here.
3rd Place: $220,000
4th Place: $120,000
5th Place: $60,000
Post Time: ~6:50 p.m. ET
2026 Preakness Stakes purse, payout, prize money.
The total purse for the 2026 Preakness Stakes is $2 million, distributed as follows:
1st Place: $1,200,000
1st Place: $1,200,000
2nd Place: $400,000
3rd Place: $220,000
4th Place: $120,000
5th Place: $60,000
What is the 2026 Preakness Stakes TV schedule?
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET: Early undercard and prep races on CNBC and Peacock
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET: Main Preakness Stakes coverage on NBC and Peacock
Post Time: ~6:50 p.m. ET
2026 Preakness Stakes weather forecast on May 16
update soon.....
How long is Preakness Stakes course?
"The Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown" at Pimlico is 13⁄16 miles long (70 feet wide).
What is Preakness Stakes record?
The Preakness record was set by Secretariat in 1973 at 1:53.0. Secretariat went on to win the Triple Crown.
Last 20 Preakness Stakes winners list since 2000
The fastest Preakness time was 1 minute and 53 seconds in 1973, when the winner was Secretariat.
Here are the last 25 Preakness winners, with trainers and jockeys listed in parentheses.
2026 - TBA
2025: Journalism (Michael McCarthy, Umberto Rispoli)
2024: Seize the Grey (D. Wayne Lukas, Jaime Torres)
2023: National Treasure (Bob Baffert, John Velazquez)
2022: Early Voting (Chad Brown, Jose Ortiz)
2021: Rombauer (Michael McCarthy, Flavien Part)
2020: Swiss Skydiver (Kenny McPeek, Robby Albarado)
2019: War of Will (Mark Casse, Tyler Gaffalione)
2018: Justify (Bob Baffert, Mike Smith)
2017: Cloud Computing (Chad Brown, Javier Castellano)
2016: Exaggerator (Keith Desormeaux, Kent Desormeaux)
2015: American Pharoah (Bob Baffert, Victor Espinoza)
2014: California Chrome (Art Sherman, Victor Espionza)
2013: Oxbow (D. Wayne Lukas, Gary Stevens)
2012: I’ll Have Another (Doug O’Neill, Mario Gutierrez)
2011: Shackleford (Dale Romans, Jesus Castanon)
2010: Lookin At Lucky (Bob Baffert, Martin Garcia)
2009: Rachel Alexandra (Steve Asmussen, Calvin Borel)
2008: Big Brown (Rick Dutrow, Kent Desormeaux)
2007: Curlin (Steve Asmussen, Robby Albarado)
2006: Bernardini (Tom Albertrani, Javier Castellano)
2005: Afleet Alex (Tim Ritchey, Jeremy Rose)
2004: Smarty Jones (John Servis, Stewart Elliott)
2003: Funny Cide (Barclay Tagg, Jose Santos)
2002: War Emblem (Bob Baffert, Victor Espinoza)
2001: Point Given (Bob Baffert, Gary Stevens)
2000 - Red Bullet
What channel is 2026 Preakness Stakes on?
The Preakness Stakes will be broadcast on CNBC, FanDuel TV, HTV, NBC, Telemundo and Universo.
How to livestream the 2026 Preakness Stakes
Streaming options include the FanDuel TV+ (Apple Store/Google Play), NBC Sports app (Apple Store/Google Play), NBCSports.com and Peacock.
How to watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes
Catch all the horse racing action from Pimlico through multiple viewing platforms including CNBC, FanDuel TV, HTV, NBC, NBC Sports app (Apple Store/Google Play), NBCSports.com, Peacock, Telemundo and Universo.
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