Where to watch the Preakness Stakes: How to livestream the second leg of the Triple Crown from anywh
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The 2023 Preakness Stakes is today, May 20, with the race itself set to begin at around 6:50 p.m. ET. If you're hoping to watch the Preakness Stakes live, we've got you covered with a complete guide on how to catch all the action online or on TV.
US viewers can watch Preakness Stakes coverage on NBC, NBCSports.com, and Peacock. The main event broadcast begins at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Preakness Stakes is the second race of the Triple Crown, which also includes the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. The winner of the 2023 Kentucky Derby, Mage, is competing at this year's Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Stakes live stream quick links
- US broadcast: NBC via antenna, cable, or Sling TV ($40 $30 for the first month)
- US live stream: Peacock Premium ($5/month)
- Watch from anywhere: Use ExpressVPN to access Peacock or Sling
- Start time: Main event coverage begins at 4:30 p.m. ET; race post time set for around 6:50 p.m. ET
This year's race will be the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The Preakness Stakes is for three-year-old thoroughbreds, and has a race distance of 1.19 miles. The event will feature seven horses competing for a prize purse of $1.5 million.
NBC and Peacock will also broadcast the final race in this year's Triple Crown: the Belmont Stakes on June 10.
How to watch the Preakness Stakes in the US
You can watch the Preakness Stakes on NBC, Peacock Premium, and NBCSports.com. Main event coverage begins today at 4:30 p.m. ET, and the race itself is set to start at around 6:50 p.m. ET.
NBC is available as a free over-the-air channel if you have a digital TV antenna, and the network is also included with most cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services, including Sling TV's Blue package ($30 for your first month). If you already have a pay-TV provider with NBC, you can sign in with your account info to stream the Preakness Stakes via the NBCSports app or NBCSports.com.
If you're a cord cutter, the most affordable option to livestream the Preakness Stakes is with a Peacock Premium membership. You can sign up for Peacock Premium for $5 a month or $50 per year. The service also gives members access to a growing library of movies and shows from NBCUniversal, as well as other live sporting events throughout the year.
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If you're outside the US and traveling in an area that doesn't have streaming access to the Preakness Stakes, we recommend using a VPN service to watch the US broadcast. A VPN, or virtual private network, will let you stream the Preakness Stakes on Peacock or Sling TV no matter where you are, while also making your internet connection more secure.
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Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch the Preakness Stakes with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN service, like Express VPN, if you're not already a member.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the Preakness Stakes.
- Activate the VPN on and set it to any US location.
- Subscribe to Peacock or a live TV streaming service with NBC, like Sling TV.
- Open your streaming app to watch the Preakness Stakes.
- The Preakness Stakes race post time is set for around 6:50 p.m. ET.
Preakness Stakes schedule
Event | Day and time | Channel |
Preakness Stakes broadcast | May 20, 4:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock Premium, NBCSports.com |
Preakness Stakes main race | May 20, around 6:50 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock Premium, NBCSports.com. |
Horses running the Preakness Stakes
Number | Horse name | Odds to win |
1 | National Treasure | 4-1 |
2 | Chase The Chaos | 50-1 |
3 | Mage | 8-5 |
4 | Coffeewithchris | 20-1 |
5 | Red Route One | 10-1 |
6 | Perform | 15-1 |
7 | Blazing Sevens | 6-1 |
8 | First Mission | Scratched |
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