How to watch Preakness Stakes 2026: horse racing live streams, runners & riders
The 2026 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, will be held at Laurel Park in Maryland due to renovations at its usual venue, Pimlico Race Course. The race carries a $2 million prize purse, with favorites including 'Iron Honor' ridden by Flavien Prat and 'Taj Mahal' ridden by Sheldon Russell. Viewers can watch the event live on NBC in the U.S., Sky Sports in the U.K., and Citytv in Canada, with streaming options available via platforms like Peacock and Prime Video.
- ▪The 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place at Laurel Park instead of Pimlico Race Course due to ongoing renovations.
- ▪The race has a total prize purse of $2 million, with $1.2 million awarded to the winner.
- ▪Notable contenders include 'Iron Honor' with jockey Flavien Prat and 'Taj Mahal' with Sheldon Russell, while Kentucky Derby winner 'Golden Tempo' will not compete.
- ▪Viewers in the U.S. can watch the race on NBC or stream it via Peacock, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV with available free trials.
- ▪A VPN such as NordVPN can be used to access regional broadcasts from outside the country.
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Entertainment Sports How to watch Preakness Stakes 2026: horse racing live streams, runners & riders News By Adam Marshall published 16 May 2026 The second leg of the Triple Crown will take place in an unfamiliar setting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Jump to: Unblock any stream Watch in U.S. Watch in U.K. Watch in Canada Australia Runners & riders Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Watch Preakness Stakes 2026 live streams as, the 151st edition of the famous race will take place away from the Pimlico Race Course and head 25 miles south-west to…
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