The 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place at Laurel Park instead of Pimlico Race Course for the first time in over 100 years. The race is the second leg of the Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby.
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2026 Preakness Stakes held at Laurel Park
First time in over 100 years not at Pimlico
Second race in the Triple Crown
Incredibolt to compete after Kentucky Derby
Event scheduled for May 20, 2026
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Incredibolt finished in sixth place at the 2026 Kentucky Derby. He will race on Saturday in the Preakness Stakes. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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The Preakness Stakes is the second horse race in the Triple Crown, sandwiched between the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. This year’s 151st running of the Preakness marks the first time in over 100 years that it will not be held at the famous Pimlico Race Course, which is currently undergoing a massive facility upgrade. Instead, it will be held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland.
This year’s Preakness is also notable because of which horses will not be running in the May 16 race: 2026 Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is sitting out, as is another favored horse, Crude Velocity; their trainers are instead choosing to rest them in order to focus on the upcoming Belmont Stakes in June. You can see which horses will race at Laurel Park below, and find out everything else you need to know about how to watch this year’s Preakness Stakes.
How to watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes
Q&A
What is the date and time of the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2026, with specific post time to be announced.
Where can I watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes live?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes can be streamed live on various sports networks and online platforms, details of which will be provided closer to the event.
Which horses are competing in the 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Incredibolt, who finished sixth in the 2026 Kentucky Derby, is among the horses set to compete in the Preakness Stakes.
Why is the 2026 Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is being held at Laurel Park due to ongoing renovations at the Pimlico Race Course.
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The 151st Preakness Stakes will be on Saturday, May 16, at 4 p.m. ET. Televised coverage will begin at 1 p.m.
Where is the 151st Preakness Stakes being held?
This year’s Preakness Stakes will be at Laurel Park. The race’s longtime home, Pimlico Race Course, is under construction and is on track to reopen before next year’s Preakness Stakes in May 2027.
Looking to watch the race in person? Tickets for Preakness are currently available.
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