Where to Watch/Listen: Preakness Stakes Week 2023

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Fans experience the thrill of horse racing at Pimlico during Preakness week 2022. (Eclipse Sportswire)

The television audience watching the 148th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 20 should be robust based on the announcement that Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Mage will be pointed to the race, adding more excitement to this year’s renewal after a few years where the Derby winner either missed the Preakness or came into the race under a cloud of controversy.

NBC Sports will televise the Preakness exclusively on NBC to wrap up a broadcast running from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. Earlier races from Pimlico’s card will be shown on CNBC from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the entire Preakness Day broadcast will also be available for streaming on Peacock and accessible on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. Peacock will also livestream the 98th George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and other Pimlico races Friday, May 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports’ coverage of the Preakness Stakes features host Mike Tirico; analysts Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss; handicapper Matt Bernier; insights analyst Steve Kornacki; host/reporter Ahmed Fareed; reporters Britney Eurton, Donna Brothers, Kenny Rice, and Nick Luck; and racecaller Larry Collmus.

For Spanish language coverage, Telemundo Deportes presents a Preakness Stakes show beginning Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET on Universo and streaming on TelemundoDeportes.com and the Telemundo app.

FanDuel TV will televise many races from Pimlico during Preakness week that aren’t part of the NBC Sports package along with action from Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream ParkMonmouth Park and other tracks as part of its usual coverage.

Racing from Belmont Park and Churchill Downs will be showcased on NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” from Thursday through Sunday on FS2 and FS1. This week’s slate includes coverage of Churchill Downs’ “Downs After Dark” card Friday as well as action from Charles Town and harness racing from the Meadowlands – check the below schedule for air times.

Horse racing from tracks around the world is available to subscribers on Racetrack Television Network (RTN), which can be livestreamed on all devices (computer, tablet and smartphone) and on TV via DISH Network, Amazon Fire and Roku.

The centerpiece of ABR’s livestreaming coverage this week will be a show Saturday afternoon on-site from Pimlico. Our “Preakness LIVE Pre-Game Show” will be hosted by Danielle Moinet, Dan Tordjman, and Rachel Miller and feature surprise guests from the worlds of horse racing and entertainment. It has a start time of 4:30 p.m. ET and will be shown on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels and on the Preakness Stakes Facebook and Twitter channels.

ABR’s “La Trifecta” also returns Thursday, May 18, at 9 p.m. with a new show. Presented en Español, the show is hosted by Darwin Vizcaya, Claudia Spadaro, and Annise Montplaisir. “La Trifecta” is sponsored by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association and the Florida Department of Agriculture and airs on ABR’s Instagram channel.

Here’s a rundown of TV, livestreaming, and radio coverage of horse racing during Preakness week:

TV and Livestream Schedule

Date

Program

Time

Network/Social Media

May 16

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

May 16

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

May 17

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

May 17

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

May 18

"America's Day at the Races"

3 p.m.-7 p.m.

FS2

May 18

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

May 18

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

May 18

"La Trifecta"

9 p.m.

Instagram

May 19

"America's Day at the Races"

1 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on FS2, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. on FS1

FS2 and FS1

May 19

Racing from Pimlico including the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

Peacock

May 19

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

May 19

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

May 20

"America's Day at the Races"

12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

FS2

May 20

Preakness Stakes undercard races from Pimlico

1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

CNBC

May 20

Broadcast of the 148th Preakness Stakes

4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

NBC

May 20

"Preakness LIVE Pre-Game Show"

4:30 p.m.

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

May 20

Spanish language broadcast of the 148th Preakness Stakes

6:30 p.m.

Universo

May 20

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

May 20

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

May 21

"America's Day at the Races"

12:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

FS2

May 21

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

May 21

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

Note: All times listed are Eastern

Radio Schedule

Date Program Time Network
May 16 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
May 17 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
May 17 Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton 6 p.m. HRRN
May 18 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
May 18 1/ST BET Racing Show 4 p.m. HRRN
May 18 Brisnet Call-in Show 6 p.m. HRRN
May 19 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
May 19 Betting with Bobby 4 p.m. HRRN
May 19 AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview 6 p.m. HRRN
May 19 Inside Churchill Downs 6 p.m. ESPN 680/105.7
May 20 Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires 8 a.m. HRRN
May 20 Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network 10 a.m. 106.1 FM

Note: All times listed are Eastern

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