How to Watch Preakness Stakes 2026: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for Triple Crown Race

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The 151st edition of the Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday at Laurel Park.

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the second leg of the Triple Crown, leaving the spotlight wide open after his performance at Churchill Downs. With Golden Tempo out of the lineup, how will trainers and jockeys adjust their strategies for the 1 3/16-mile sprint?

While a bid for history is off the table, the stakes will remain high for the 14-horse field. It should be a thrilling evening at Laurel Park.

Here is how you can watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday night.

How to watch 2026 Preakness Stakes: TV channel, live stream

TV channel: NBC
Live stream: DIRECTV | Peacock
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The 2026 Preakness Stakes will air live on NBC. The race will also be available to stream DIRECTV and Peacock.

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Date

Coverage

Time (ET)

Watch

May 16

Preakness Stakes prep races

1 p.m.

Peacock

Preakness Stakes

4 p.m.

NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock

Preakness Stakes date, start time 2026

Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 7:01 p.m. ET (approx.)
Location: Laurel Park (Laurel, Md.)

The Preakness Stakes will begin at approximately 7:01 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 16. The race will be held at Laurel Park instead of Pimlico Race Course because the usual venue is undergoing renovations.