Preakness Stakes 2025: TV Schedule, How to Watch & More
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After what was an exciting Derby Day, horse racing fans are eagerly awaiting the second leg of the coveted Triple Crown: the Preakness Stakes. Who will take home the prize come Saturday, May 17? While we don’t have that answer yet, this post will provide you with all the information you need to watch the Preakness Stakes live at home.
Preakness Stakes 2025 Key Information:
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 6:50 p.m. ET (TV coverage starting at 2) Location: Pimlico Racecource, Baltimore, MD Where to Watch: Peacock; NBC, CNBC, Universo
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The middle jewel of the coveted Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, is traditionally run on the third Saturday in May, two weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks before the final leg, the Belmont Stakes.
This year, the 2025 Preakness Stakes takes place on Saturday, May 17. While there will be plenty of events throughout the weekend to celebrate the150th run of the iconic horse race, the post time for the main race is 6:50 p.m. ET.
In addition to the main event, the lesser-known Grade II race for fillies, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, will take place ahead of the Preakness on Friday, May 16.
Where is the Preakness Stakes held?
Since its inception in 1873, the Preakness has taken place at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, Maryland.
What is Happening to Pimlico Racecourse?
After the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes, the historic Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, MD will be demolished. Have no fear, though! This project is part of a larger redevelopment initiative, and the course is set to be upgraded and ready to race again in 2027.
Next year, the Stakes will be run at Laurel Park, but it’s expected the race will be back home by 2027.
How to Watch the Preakness Stakes Live
The entire Preakness Weekend is one of the biggest and most exciting events in thoroughbred horse racing every year. For those who can’t be there live in the stands, there are still plenty of ways to get into the Preakness celebrations.
In 2025, fans can tune into tons of Preakness Weekend excitement on NBC Sports networks and Peacock.
Here’s a look at the different channels broadcasting during the event:
Curious about which horses you can expect to see on the track? Find out more below.
Will Kentucky Derby Winner, Sovereignty, Race in the Preakness Stakes 2025?
Unfortunately for fans hoping to see a Triple Crown run, 2025 Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not compete in the Preakness Stakes. While that rules out a sweep of the three races, it also opens the door for an unpredictable and thrilling showdown at Pimlico Racecourse. With Sovereignty out, the Preakness Stakes 2025 is truly anyone’s race—adding even more excitement to the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Preakness Stakes Horses & Post Positions
As of May 13, 2025, here are the confirmed horses competing in the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes, along with their official post positions as drawn on Monday, May 12 and the morning line odds set by the track’s official handicapper:
Post Position
Horse
Morning Line Odds
1
Goal Oriented
6-1
2
Journalism
8-5
3
American Promise
15-1
4
Heart of Honor
12-1
5
Pay Billy
20-1
6
River Thames
9-2
7
Sandman
4-1
8
Clever Again
5-1
9
Gosger
20-1
How Are Post Positions Determined for the Preakness Stakes?
Preakness Stakes post positions are drawn during the Preakness Stakes Post Position Draw event, held this year on May 12th. This completely randomized process determines the starting gate each horse will occupy on race day.
After post positions are set, trainers and jockeys often adjust their race strategies based on the horse’s position—since certain gates may offer an advantage, especially in a field with fewer than 14 horses, like the Preakness.
Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Horses & Post Positions
For those interested in Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, here’s a lineup for the race:
Post Position
Horse
Morning Line Odds
1
Liam in the Dust
6-1
2
Princess Aliyah
15-1
3
Margie’s Intention
3-1
4
Runnin N Gunnin
5-2
5
Kinzie Queen
10-1
6
Paris Lily
8-1
7
Reply
8-1
8
Amarth
4-1
9
Moon Cache
20-1
Preakness Stakes Watch Party Ideas
If you had a great time at a Derby Day party and are ready for more, check out these ideas on how to host the best Preakness Stakes watch party imaginable.
Decorations: Set the mood for your Preakness Stakes watch party by decorating your space in the colors of the race, which are black and yellow. Hang up black and yellow banners (the Maryland state flag works, too!), use black and yellow tablecloths and consider incorporating some horse-themed decorations such as horseshoes and jockey hats.
Dress code: Encourage your guests to dress up for the occasion by donning their best race day attire. Extravagant hats are a popular choice, but feel free to get creative as well!
Betting games: Get your guests involved in the excitement of horse racing by organizing some friendly betting games. All you have to do is set up a betting sheet with the names of the participating horses and their odds, and have your guests place bets on which horse they think will win. You can offer small prizes for the guests who make the most accurate predictions.
Signature cocktails: Create a signature cocktail for your Preakness Stakes watch party that reflects the excitement and spirit of the event. Consider serving drinks like Black-Eyed Susan cocktails, which are the official drink of the Preakness Stakes. You can also incorporate the traditional mint julep, which is most well known as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.
Previous Preakness Winners
While we don’t know who will take the prize this year, here is a look at the previous Preakness Stakes winners going back to 2010.
Year
Horse
Jockey
Trainer
2024
Seize the Grey
Jaime Torres
D. Wayne Lukas
2023
National Treasure
John Velazquez
Bob Baffert
2022
Early Voting
Jose Ortiz
Chad Brown
2021
Rombauer
Flavien Prat
Michael McCarthy
2020
Swiss Skydiver
Robby Albarado
Kenny McPeek
2019
War of Will
Tyler Gaffalione
Mark Casse
2018
Justify
Mike Smith
Bob Baffert
2017
Cloud Computing
Javier Castellano
Chad Brown
2016
Exaggerator
Kent Desormeaux
J. Keith Desormeaux
2015
American Pharoah
Victor Espinoza
Bob Baffert
2014
California Chrome
Victor Espinoza
Art Sherman
2013
Oxbow
Gary Stevens
D. W. Lukas
2012
I’ll Have Another
Mario Gutierrez
Doug O’Neill
2011
Shackleford
Jesus Castanon
Dale Romans
2010
Lookin At Lucky
Martin Garcia
Bob Baffert
Watch Horse Racing on DIRECTV
As we gear up for the second jewel of the Triple Crown, now’s the time to make sure you have a way to watch the races live. With DIRECTV, you can watch the Preakness Stakes live on Saturday, May 17, making sure you don’t miss a second of the on-track action.
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