2026 Preakness Stakes guide: Location, time, TV channels, betting favorites
The 151st Preakness Stakes will take place on May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park in Maryland, temporarily relocating from Pimlico Race Course due to renovations. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not compete, with trainer Cherie DeVaux citing health concerns and opting to prepare for the Belmont Stakes. The race features a 14-horse field with a $2 million purse, broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
- ▪The 2026 Preakness Stakes is held at Laurel Park due to renovations at Pimlico Race Course.
- ▪Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner, will not participate in the Preakness Stakes.
- ▪The race includes 14 three-year-old horses and offers a $2 million purse with $1.2 million for the winner.
- ▪Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo's jockey, will ride Chip Honcho in the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
- ▪Live coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on Peacock, with NBC taking over at 4 p.m. and the race starting at 6:50 p.m. ET.
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Horse racing2026 Preakness Stakes guide: Date, location, time, TV channels, betting favorites and moreGet the latest ahead of the 2026 Preakness States, including how to watch, what time it starts, where to watch or stream the race, who is expected to win and more.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The field heads into the first turn during the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md. last year.Emilee Chinn / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 16, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Andrew GreifThe second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown has arrived.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The 151st running of the Preakness Stakes takes place Saturday from Laurel Park, a one-year change from…
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