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Where to Watch/Listen: Preakness Stakes Week 2025
Events / TravelTwo weeks ago, national television viewership of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve reached its best mark since 1989, and the momentum will hopefully continue through the upcoming Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, Saturday, May 17 at Pimlico.
The 150th edition of the Preakness promises to be an exciting race despite the absence of Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty, and once again NBC Sports holds exclusive broadcast rights. The network will present 5 ½ hours of coverage on-site at Pimlico, starting from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET on CNBC and then moving to NBC from 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET. Post time for the Preakness is set for 7:01 p.m. ET. All races during this timeframe will also stream live on Peacock.
All undercard races at Pimlico on Preakness Day plus the entire card Friday, May 16, highlighted by the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes will air on FanDuel TV. Three races from the Friday card, including the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, will stream on Peacock.

In addition to its Pimlico coverage, FanDuel TV will as usual show live racing this week from various tracks around the country including Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, and Woodbine.
Horse racing action from Belmont at the Big A and Monmouth Park is featured on “America’s Day at the Races,” which airs three days this week – Thursday, May 15, Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. Two shows are on tap for Saturday with an added evening program focusing on harness racing at the Meadowlands. “America’s Day at the Races” airs on FOX Sports channels – check the below schedule for 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.
Livestreaming content this week is highlighted by ABR’s “Preakness LIVE!,” a show on-site from Pimlico on May 17, presented by 1/ST BET. The show starts at 3 p.m. ET at the Infield Fan Zone at Pimlico and will feature an exciting roster of special guests. It airs on ABR’s Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube channels.
Here’s a rundown of a busy week of media horse racing coverage leading up to and including the 150th Preakness Stakes:
Stakes Race Schedule
Stakes |
Date |
Post Time |
Channel(s) |
Miss Preakness Stakes |
May 16 |
4:07 p.m. |
|
Pimlico Special Stakes |
May 16 |
5:10 p.m. |
|
George E. Mitchell Stakes |
May 16 |
5:44 p.m. |
|
Dinner Party Stakes |
May 17 |
TBA |
|
Gallorette Stakes |
May 17 |
TBA |
|
Maryland Sprint Stakes |
May 17 |
TBA |
|
Preakness Stakes |
May 17 |
7:01 p.m. |
|
Louisville Stakes |
May 17 |
10:11 p.m. |
|
Honeymoon Stakes |
May 18 |
TBA |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
TV/Livestream Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
May 15 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
4 p.m.-5 p.m. |
|
May 15 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 15 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 16 |
"Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview" |
2:30 p.m. |
|
May 16 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes card at Pimlico |
post time varies |
|
May 16 |
Streaming of three races from Pimlico including the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes |
post time varies |
|
May 16 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 17 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.-5 p.m. |
|
May 17 |
Live coverage of horse racing including Preakness Stakes undercard races from Pimlico |
post time varies |
|
May 17 |
Live coverage of Preakness Stakes undercard races from Pimlico |
2 p.m.-4 p.m. |
|
May 17 |
Preakness LIVE! |
3 p.m. |
|
May 17 |
Broadcast of the 150th Preakness Stakes |
4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
|
May 17 |
"America's Day at the Races" coverage of harness racing at the Meadowlands |
8 p.m.-11 p.m. |
|
May 17 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 18 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
|
May 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
May 15 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
May 15 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
May 15 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
May 16 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
May 16 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
May 16 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 5 p.m. | HRRN |
May 16 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
May 16 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
May 17 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
May 17 | Off to the Races Radio | 10 a.m. | ESPN Richmond |
Note: All times listed are Eastern