Preakness Stakes Schedule & Race Guide
The Preakness Stakes is the second race in the American Triple Crown. Check the year, host venue and race-day timetable together: the event's schedule is changing from 2027.
- Series
- Triple Crown · second leg
- Calendar
- May
- 2026 venue
- Laurel Park
- Local clock
- Eastern time
2026 edition · date passed
Preakness Stakes 2026 Race Day
Laurel Park
- Race date · venue local
- Sat, May 16, 2026
- Listed race post time
- To be announced
This edition’s scheduled date has passed. Use the race date when looking up results or replays.
A race’s post time is separate from gate opening, the day’s first race and the start of TV coverage. Displayed times use America/New_York.
Preakness Stakes TV, Streaming & Replays
For this completed race date, look for the final result and an available replay. For the next edition, check its new broadcast timetable.
Know the race
Your Preakness Stakes Guide
The Preakness schedule changes in 2027
Maryland's August 2026 announcement moves the Preakness to Sunday from 2027, with a later place in May and an additional week after the Kentucky Derby. Black-Eyed Susan coverage moves to Saturday. Older guides describing a Saturday Preakness two weeks after the Derby should not be used to plan the new weekend.
Check the venue for your edition
The 2026 edition's host is listed in the race-day panel. Venue changes associated with the Pimlico redevelopment mean that a familiar race name alone is not enough for travel planning. Use the official event's directions and the address on your ticket. A race replay also needs the correct year; the Triple Crown's second leg remains the Preakness even when its venue changes.
Preakness Stakes: Common Questions
Is the Preakness always on Saturday?
No. Maryland announced a move to Sunday beginning in 2027. Confirm the dated official timetable before planning your viewing.
Is the Black-Eyed Susan the Preakness?
No. It is a separate feature with its own racecard and post time during Preakness weekend.
Does winning the Derby guarantee the Triple Crown?
No. The Triple Crown requires victories in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in the same year.
Where should I check Preakness TV coverage?
Use the official event and NBC viewing listings for the selected edition. The announced media partnership includes NBC and Peacock, but the program window is separate from race post time.
Race Information & Further Reading
Check the linked race and visitor guides for the edition you plan to follow.