The 2026 Breeders’ Cup schedule brings the World Championships back to Keeneland. The two-day championship runs Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at the Lexington, Kentucky track, with 14 Grade 1 races worth more than $34 million on the line and the Breeders’ Cup Classic closing it out. Below you will find the full race-by-race lineup, how to watch, and our free printable betting sheet.
Download Your Free 2026 Breeders’ Cup Betting Sheet (Printable PDF)
Like our Kentucky Derby and Belmont sheets, the Breeders’ Cup betting sheet is a clean, low-ink grid built for home and office printers, with room to track every race, your picks, and the payouts. It goes live here once the fields and post positions are set in the days before the event. Until then, the button below takes you to the official Breeders’ Cup race information.
***Note, we will have the betting sheet updated for you closer to race day.
2026 Breeders’ Cup Race Schedule
The championships split across two days. Future Stars Friday is reserved for the two-year-olds, and Saturday stacks the marquee divisions, building to the Classic. Here is the full lineup.
| Day | Race (Grade 1) |
|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 (Future Stars Friday) | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint |
| Fri, Oct 30 (Future Stars Friday) | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies |
| Fri, Oct 30 (Future Stars Friday) | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf |
| Fri, Oct 30 (Future Stars Friday) | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf |
| Fri, Oct 30 (Future Stars Friday) | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Breeders’ Cup Sprint |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Breeders’ Cup Mile |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Breeders’ Cup Distaff |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Breeders’ Cup Turf |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Breeders’ Cup Classic |
How to Watch the 2026 Breeders’ Cup
The Breeders’ Cup is carried across the NBC Sports platforms. In recent years that has meant a mix of NBC, USA Network, and Peacock across the two days, with the bulk of Saturday’s championship races in the afternoon and early evening window. The finalized day-by-day broadcast schedule is posted on the official Breeders’ Cup site closer to the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Breeders’ Cup?
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships are Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. It is the fourth time Keeneland has hosted, after 2015, 2020, and 2022.
How many races are in the 2026 Breeders’ Cup?
There are 14 Grade 1 championship races worth more than $34 million in purses. Five are run on Future Stars Friday for two-year-olds, and nine on Saturday, ending with the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
How can I watch the 2026 Breeders’ Cup?
Coverage is carried across the NBC Sports platforms, which in recent years has meant NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. The exact day-by-day windows are confirmed closer to the event.
What is the Breeders’ Cup Classic?
The Breeders’ Cup Classic is the marquee race of the championships, a 1 1/4-mile dirt test for the best older horses and the unofficial Horse of the Year decider. It closes the card on Saturday.
More 2026 Horse Racing Resources
- 2026 Belmont Stakes Results – Golden Tempo’s Saratoga win and full payouts.
- 2026 Kentucky Derby Official Results – the first leg of the Triple Crown.
- 2026 Preakness Stakes Final Results – the middle jewel at Pimlico.
- Kentucky Derby Bingo Generator – free printable race-day bingo cards.
Don't Just Track the Bracket. Play for On-Chain USDC Rewards.
Take your 2026 World Cup predictions to the next level. Join 100+ managers already registered in the $BRACKETS League App-the premier high-performance fantasy sports playground.
⚡ Sign up in under 30 seconds via Email, Socials, or your favorite crypto wallet.
