Pegasus World Cup 2026 Schedule, Date, Time, How To Watch, Prize Money

When is Pegasus World Cup 2026: Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, Field, Horses, How To Watch, Tickets, Prize money, Past Winners. 

The Pegasus World Cup is a premier Grade I stakes race for horses aged 4 and older, contested on the dirt at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The 2026 edition will be the 10th running of this prestigious event, offering a multi-million dollar purse. It serves as a key highlight of the winter racing calendar, often attracting the best older horses in training.

When is the 2026 Pegasus World Cup?

The 2026 Pegasus World Cup is scheduled to be run on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Where is the Pegasus World Cup 2026?

The 2026 Pegasus World Cup will be held at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. This racetrack is the permanent host of the event.

How to Watch, Streaming Pegasus World Cup 2026?

While official broadcast deals are confirmed annually, the Pegasus World Cup has a strong history of being televised on national networks. Expected viewing options include:

• Linear TV: Likely on NBC or USA Network.

• Live Streaming: Will be available on the Peacock streaming service and through advanced wagering platforms like TVG and FanDuel TV.

• International Viewers: Check with local sports networks for racing coverage.

How long is the Pegasus World Cup race?

 The main Pegasus World Cup Invitational is run over 1⅛ miles (9 furlongs), which is approximately 1,810 meters, on the dirt track at Gulfstream Park.

Pegasus World Cup 2026 Field, Possible Horses Lineups

Likely Horses Field

Qirat

White Abarrio

Forever Young

Nations Pride

Saudi Crown

Mystik Dan

Stronghold

Locked

Senor Buscador

Field of Gold

Carl Spackler

Crimson Advocate

Pegasus World Cup 2026 Schedule, Race Day events start-times

The "schedule" refers to the key events surrounding the Pegasus World Cup race weekend. The detailed race card will be released closer to the date.

• Main Event Day: Saturday, January 24, 2026
  
  

  • Gates open mid-morning.
    
    

  • The first race typically posts around 11:45 AM ET.
    
    

  • The Pegasus World Cup (G1) feature race is expected to run in the late afternoon (approx. 5:00-6:00 PM ET).
    
    

• Supporting Races: The day will include other major stakes races, notably the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1).
  
  

• Prelude Day: Friday, January 23, 2026, will feature a full card of racing and special events.
  
  

Where to Buy Ticket For Pegasus World Cup 2026?

Tickets for the 2026 Pegasus World Cup are expected to go on sale in the fall of 2025 (around October-November).

• Primary Source: The official and only authorized source for tickets is the Gulfstream Park website.

• Ticket Link: Official Gulfstream Park Tickets Page (This link will be activated for the 2026 event once tickets are on sale).

• Ticket Types: Options range from General Admission to premium reserved seating, dining packages, and VIP hospitality suites.

What is the Prize fund, Purse for 2026 Pegasus World Cup?

The race’s second year saw the purse increase to a staggering $16 million, with additional funds contributed by the Stronach Group.

However, from 2019 onward, the format and prize structure evolved. The introduction of the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational diversified the event, but the purse for the main dirt race was reduced to $9 million, and the entry fee dropped to $500,000.

By 2020, the race became an invitational with no entry fees, and the purse settled at $3 million till date for 2026 event, while the $1.750 million prize money goes as the winner share where it has remained.

Pegasus World Cup Past Winner List

Here is the list of past winners of the Pegasus World Cup since its inception:


2025 – National Treasure – Flavien Prat – Bob Baffert

2024 – White Abarrio – Irad Ortiz Jr. – Rick Dutrow Jr.

2023 – Art Collector – Junior Alvarado – William Mott

2022 – Life Is Good – Irad Ortiz Jr. – Todd Pletcher

2021 – Knicks Go – Joel Rosario – Brad Cox

2020 – Mucho Gusto – Irad Ortiz Jr. – Bob Baffert

2019 – City of Light – Javier Castellano – Michael McCarthy

2018 – Gun Runner – Florent Geroux – Steve Asmussen

2017 – Arrogate – Mike E. Smith – Bob Baffert




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