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Preakness Stakes Date to Move to Fourth Sunday of May

The Preakness Stakes will be held on a Sunday for the first time, shifting the date to the fourth Sunday of May

By · Published August 5, 2026  18:29 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026  19:41 UTC

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The Preakness Stakes is scheduled to move to the fourth Sunday of May beginning in 2027. This change, announced by the Maryland Jockey Club and NBC Sports, shifts the race to three weeks after the Kentucky Derby in an effort to increase Triple Crown entrants.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding the long-term impact of this scheduling adjustment.

Epilogue added 74d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The Preakness Stakes will be held on a Sunday for the first time, shifting the date to the fourth Sunday of May
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Horse racing fans will experience a significant change in the Triple Crown schedule. The Preakness Stakes is moving to the fourth Sunday of May, three weeks after the Kentucky Derby.

This shift is part of an extended partnership between NBC Sports and the Maryland Jockey Club. The move is unprecedented, as the Preakness has traditionally been held on a Saturday.

The announcement leaves open the question of how this change will affect attendance and viewership.

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When will the Preakness Stakes be held in 2027?

The Preakness Stakes will be held on the fourth Sunday of May in 2027.

Why is the Preakness Stakes moving to a Sunday?

The move is part of an extended partnership between NBC Sports and the Maryland Jockey Club.

Will this change affect the Triple Crown series?

The change will alter the timing of the Triple Crown series, with the Preakness now three weeks after the Kentucky Derby.

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