Pepsi North America Cup 2026: Date, Times, Post Position, How to Watch, Schedule, Odds & Prize Money
The 43rd edition of the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup is set to take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Campbellville, Ontario. Recognized as Canadian harness racing’s premier event for three-year-old pacers, this Grade 1 stakes race offers one of the biggest purses in the sport and attracts the very best young talent from across North America.
When is the North America Cup 2026?
Final: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Eliminations (if required): Saturday, June 6, 2026
Post Position Draw: Monday, June 8, 2026
Race Post Time: Approximately 6:30 p.m. ET (First post for the full card is expected around 6:30 p.m. ET, with the North America Cup as one of the later races).
Where is the North America Cup 2026 Race?
Woodbine Mohawk Park
9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaAdmission and parking are free for the event.
What Is North America Cup 2026 Prize Money?
Prize Money / PurseTotal Purse: $1,000,000
Winner’s Share: $500,000 (50% of the purse)
How to Watch the 2026 North America Cup?
In Canada: Expected to be broadcast on Game+ Network (exact broadcast times TBA).
Live Streaming: Available through Woodbine Mohawk Park’s official website and partners.
In-Person: Free admission at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Full Race Schedule
June 6, 2026 — Eliminations (if needed)
June 8, 2026 — Post Position Draw
June 13, 2026 — Pepsi North America Cup Final + Rich Undercard
The full card on June 13 includes several major stakes:
$2.2 Million Race Lineup
The card is highlighted by six major stakes races:
Pepsi North America Cup (Grade 1) — $1,000,000
North America’s premier event for three-year-old pacers
Fan Hanover (Grade 1) — $390,000
For the continent’s top three-year-old pacing fillies
Roses Are Red (Grade 1) — $287,000
Premier race for elite older pacing mares
Goodtimes Stakes (Grade 2) — $227,000
Showdown for top three-year-old trotters
Armbro Flight (Grade 1) — $210,000
For outstanding older trotting mares
Mohawk Gold Cup Invitational (Grade 3) — $100,000
High-speed invitational for older pacers
Early Odds (TROT Magazine Spring Book)
Here are the top contenders with their early odds:
Beau Jangles — 7-5 (Heavy Favorite)
Odds On Mr Mamba — 4-1
Brandon Blvd — 6-1
Al Papi — 8-1
Frantic Hanover — 11-1
Melillo — 13-1
Ubrute — 19-1
Gentlemans Club — 20-1
Sweet Lovin Lou — 23-1
Tilthecowscomehome — 26-1
Longer shots include Lindy Dragonwater, Windor (30-1), Always B Charlie (110-1), and many others.Beau Jangles, trained by Dr. Ian Moore, is the clear standout after going a perfect 12-for-12 as a two-year-old in 2025, winning the Breeders Crown and Metro Pace.
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