The 151st Preakness Stakes is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, but with a historic twist: for the first time in its history, the “Run for the Black-Eyed Susans” will be held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland, due to major renovations at Pimlico Race Course. As the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness features a 1 3/16-mile sprint for the world’s elite three-year-olds. While the official post positions won’t be drawn until May 11, the field of contenders is already taking shape with early favorites like Barnes and Citizen Bull. Below, find the current odds, contenders, and your Printable 2026 Preakness Tracker.
2026 Preakness Stakes: Key Details
Here are the key details for the Preakness Stakes for you. The 2nd of three legs in the Triple Crown. The race always follows the Kentucky Derby in the relative order of the races each season.
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Location: Laurel Park (Laurel, MD)
- Post Time: Approx. 6:50 PM ET
- Distance: 1 3/16 Miles (9.5 Furlongs)
- Purse: $2,000,000
How to Watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes: TV & Streaming Schedule
NBC Sports remains the exclusive home for the Triple Crown. You can watch the full Preakness card across NBC, CNBC, and the Peacock streaming service.
| Date | Event / Coverage | Time (ET) | Network / Platform |
| Friday, May 15 | Black-Eyed Susan Stakes | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Peacock |
| Saturday, May 16 | Preakness Early Undercard | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | FanDuel TV |
| Saturday, May 16 | Preakness Prep Races | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | CNBC / Peacock |
| Saturday, May 16 | 151st Preakness Stakes | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | NBC / Peacock |
Streaming Note: If you don’t have cable, the entire NBC broadcast (including the main event) will be available to stream live on the Peacock app.
Early 2026 Preakness Contenders & Odds (As of April 9th, 2026)
Note: Odds are subject to change following the outcome of the Kentucky Derby.
| Horse | Trainer | Early Odds |
| Barnes | Bob Baffert | +500 |
| Citizen Bull | Bob Baffert | +750 |
| Blue Magnolia | Todd Pletcher | +1000 |
| Burnham Square | Brad Cox | +1400 |
| Patch Adams | D. Wayne Lukas | +1200 |
| Chancer McPatrick | Chad Brown | +2500 |
| Sandman | Mark Casse | +1800 |
Preakness Stakes FAQ Section
Question: When is the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Answer: The 151st Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The official post time is approximately 6:50 PM ET.
Question: Where is the 2026 Preakness Stakes being held?
Answer: In a historic shift, the 2026 Preakness will be held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. The race has moved temporarily from its traditional home at Pimlico Race Course while that facility undergoes a massive $400 million renovation.
Question: What channel is the Preakness on in 2026?
Answer: National TV coverage will air on NBC from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET. Early undercard races will be broadcast on CNBC and the FanDuel TV network.
Question: How can I watch the 2026 Preakness without cable?
Answer: You can stream the 2026 Preakness Stakes live on Peacock. Additionally, the race can be viewed via live TV streaming services that carry NBC, such as YouTube TV, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV.
Question: When are the Preakness post positions drawn?
Answer: The official post-position draw and opening of the betting lines will take place on Monday, May 11, 2026. We will update our printable PDF tracker immediately following the draw.
