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How to watch the 2026 Preakness Stakes for free: Start time, full field

Nypost · · 496 words · By Angela Tricarico
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“The second race in the 2026 Triple Crown is set for this afternoon”
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Two independent news sources (Nypost and Nbcwashington) confirm the 2026 Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, May 16.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The 2026 Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/betting/2026-preakness-odds-po…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Run for the Roses will now be followed by the 151st Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/triple-crown/what-…
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“Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo won’t race today; instead, the horse will just run in the early June Belmont Stakes.”
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Wikipedia confirms Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby, and multiple web search results (Gray News and others) confirm the horse is skipping the Preakness to run in the Belmont Stakes.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lecomte Stakes (2026) American Triple Crown wins: Kentucky Derby (2026).Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby, ridden by José Ortiz.[6] Before the race, Golden Tempo's odds were given at 23-1. Earl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Tempo
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Kentucky Derby was one of the most exciting in recent memory and smashed TV ratings in the process.That led to many looking forward to the 2026 Preakness Stakes—The Middle Jewel of the Triple…
https://www.theepochtimes.com/sports/kentucky-derby-winner-g…
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web search NEUTRAL — LAUREL, Md. (Gray News) - Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes. This year’s Derby champion will skip the second jewel of the Triple Crown to get some more rest after…
https://www.kcrg.com/2026/05/06/kentucky-derby-winner-golden…
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“The current favorite to win the Preakness is Iron Honor, with 9-2 odds.”
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Three independent sources (WTOP News, CBS News, and a specialized racing source) all report Iron Honor as the morning-line favorite with 9-2 odds.
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web search NEUTRAL — Iron Honor did win the Gotham Stakes in February. Chad Brown, who has won the Preakness twice, trains Iron Honor. He chalked up the horse’s seventh-place showing at the Wood Memorial on April 4 to get…
https://wtop.com/local-sports/2026/05/iron-honor-is-a-slight…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iron Honor heads to Pimlico as the 9-2 morning-line favorite for the 2026 Preakness Stakes.Why Betting the Preakness Favorite Makes Sense. Horse racing can feel intimidating for new bettors. Fourteen …
https://hellorookie.com/why-iron-honor-is-the-smart-bet-at-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 Preakness Stakes horses and odds. Iron Honor was picked as the morning-line favorite for the 1 3/16-mile Preakness with 9-2 odds in Monday's post-position draw.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/preakness-stakes-horses-2026/
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“Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho and Incredibolt are all among the favorites too, with 5-1 odds.”
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Multiple sources, including CBS News and racing odds reports, confirm Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Incredibolt are listed at 5-1 odds.
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web search NEUTRAL — The latest 2026 Preakness Stakes odds have Chip Honcho, Incredibolt and Taj Mahal all at 5-1 to utilize in horse racing bets. Talkin is a 20-1 longshot as he seeks his first win since August.
https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/preakness-stake-2026-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Taj Mahal trains for the Preakness Stakes during morning workouts at Laurel Park, May 13, 2026, in Laurel, Maryland. Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images. Chip Honcho skipped the Derby for the Preakness.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/preakness-stakes-horses-2026/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 Preakness Stakes: Date, time, odds, post positions for second jewel. Portrait of Elizabeth Flores Elizabeth Flores.Close behind are Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho and Incredibold, each opening at 5-1 odd…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horses/triple/preaknes…
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“When: May 16, approx. 6:50 p.m. ET”
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Web search results specifically state the main event is set for 6:50 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 16.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 (MMXXVI) is the current year, and is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2026th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 26th year of the 3…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 1, 2026 · 2026 Calendar. User-friendly calendar of 2026, the dates are listed by month including week numbers. View the online 2026 calendar.
https://www.calendar-365.com/2026-calendar.html
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · This year has been marked by major political upheavals, armed conflicts, cultural milestones, and memorable moments in sports. The following timeline highlights some of the notable develop…
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Major-Events-of-2026
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“Where: Laurel Park (Laurel, Maryland)”
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Two independent cross-references (Nbcwashington) confirm the race is being held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The 2026 race will be held at nearby Laurel Park, location in Laurel, Maryland.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/triple-crown/preak…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The second leg of the Triple Crown is on Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland, due to renovations at the race's home venue of Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/triple-crown/what-…
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“Channel: NBC”
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Web search results confirm the 2026 Preakness will be broadcast by NBC (and CNBC).
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Preakness_Stakes
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Preakness will be broadcast by both NBC and CNBC.When is the 2026 Preakness Stakes? This year’s Preakness will be run on Saturday, May 16, in its traditional spot on the calendar two weeks af…
https://www.timesunion.com/saratogatrack/article/preakness-2…
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web search NEUTRAL — Follow the latest news from the Preakness Stakes 2026 at Laurel Park. See predictions, horse to follow, odds, what time the race begins and more.
https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/horse-racing/live-blog/preakn…
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“Pre-race coverage will begin on NBC and Peacock at 4:00 p.m. ET.”
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Web search results explicitly state that coverage will air live on NBC beginning at 4 p.m. ET and will be available on Peacock.
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web search NEUTRAL — After the 150th Preakness Stakes, demolition began on Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, the host of the race since 1908. The track, which is nicknamed “Old Hilltop” opened on Oct. 25, 1870 and held its…
https://www.nbcsports.com/horse-racing/news/why-is-the-2026-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The race is slated to begin at 6:50 p.m. ET. With renovations taking place at Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, the traditional Preakness track, the race has been temporarily moved this year to Laurel …
https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/horse-racing/live-blog/preakn…
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web search NEUTRAL — How to watch the Preakness 2026, streaming options. The Preakness will air live on NBC beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, with the main event set for 6:50 p.m. ET. You can also stream everything live…
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/triple-crown/preaknes…
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“Traditionally, the Preakness Stakes is held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.”
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Wikipedia and other reference sources confirm that the Preakness Stakes is traditionally held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Preakness Stakes is an American thoroughbred horse race held on the third Saturday in May each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
https://www.preakness.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 hours ago · The 2026 Preakness Stakes has arrived at Laurel Park. Here is how to watch the entire event with results, TV time and odds.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horses/triple/preaknes…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Preakness Stakes is an American thoroughbred horse race held annually on the third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland (except in 2026 when it will move to Laurel Park du…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preakness_Stakes
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“Pimlico is undergoing renovations this year, so Laurel Park (just outside of Laurel, Maryland) will hold the Preakness for the first time.”
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Multiple sources (The Banner, America's Best Racing, and others) confirm that Laurel Park is hosting the race for the first time in 2026 due to renovations at Pimlico.
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Preakness Stakes (G1-1900m, dirt) is already historic before the gates even open. For the first time since 1908, the second jewel of the American Triple Crown will not be contested at Pimlico…
https://www.turfdiario.com/post/laurel-park-ushers-in-a-new-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Preakness Stakes will be hosted by Laurel Park for the first, and perhaps only, time in 2026 as Pimlico Race Course undergoes renovations forcing the temporary relocation of the second jewel of ra…
https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2026-handicappin…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park for the first and only time Saturday, while the famous Triple Crown horse race’s traditional Baltimore home, Pimlico Race Course, undergoes renovations…
https://www.thebanner.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-stak…
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“the five-day free trial of both its MySports and MyNews genre packs includes NBC”
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“You can also stream the Preakness with a subscription to Peacock, which costs $16.99/month after a seven-day free trial.”
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“This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com.”
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“Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.”
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