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2026 Preakness Stakes start time, how to watch

2026 Preakness Stakes start time, how to watch

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By: Ryan Wohl

The 151st Preakness Stakes is almost here! It is taking place at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. The Preakness Stakes usually takes place at Pimlico Race Course, but it was moved due to construction.

The 2026 Preakness Stakes features 14 horses, with Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt all having the best odds to win this race at 5/1. Golden Tempo, the 2026 Kentucky Derby Champion, isn’t competing in this event; therefore, it won’t be eligible for the Triple Crown.

You can get in on the action for the 2026 Preakness Stakes right here on DK Horse and DraftKings Racing.

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When is the 2026 Preakness Stakes?

The 2026 Preakness Stakes is taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

How to watch

Coverage for the 2026 Preakness Stakes will be available on Peacock and NBC.

What time is it?

At 1:00 p.m. ET, the action begins on Peacock and moves to NBC at 4:00 p.m. ET ahead of the 151st Preakness Stakes, which has a post time of 6:50 p.m. ET.

Ryan Wohl

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