The Preakness Stakes is making history in 2026—not just for its legacy, but for its new home. After 150 years at Pimlico, the second jewel of the Triple Crown is temporarily relocating to Laurel Park, about 30 miles away, as renovations get underway at the iconic Baltimore track. While Triple Crown bids have become rare, the excitement around Maryland's biggest racing weekend remains as strong as ever.
This year, the Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is taking a pass on the Preakness, opting to rest up for the Belmont Stakes next month. That leaves a fresh field of 3-year-old contenders ready to battle it out over the traditional 1 3/16-mile distance. The venue may be new, but the drama and speed promise to be just as thrilling.
Preakness Weekend Schedule & How to Watch
The action spans two full days at Laurel Park, with races running from morning through the main events in the early evening. Friday features the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, streaming live on Peacock. Saturday's main event—the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes—airs on NBC and can also be streamed via Peacock or DIRECTV (which offers a free trial for new customers). Select undercard races on Saturday will also be available on Peacock, so you won't miss a moment of the buildup.
Post Positions & Odds
After Monday's post position draw, early morning line odds are set for the 14-horse field. Check back closer to race time for final updates—but expect a competitive lineup as these fresh 3-year-olds chase glory in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Recent Preakness Winners
For context, here are the last 10 winners of the Preakness, with Triple Crown champions noted in bold:
2025: [Winner TBD]
2024: Seize the Grey
2023: National Treasure
2022: Early Voting
2021: Rombauer
2020: Swiss Skydiver
2019: War of Will
2018: Justify (Triple Crown)
2017: Cloud Computing
2016: Exaggerator
Whether you're catching the races from Laurel Park or tuning in from home, this year's Preakness weekend is shaping up to be one for the history books. Grab your favorite racing gear, settle in, and enjoy the thrill of the sport.