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Preakness Stakes to air on NBC with changes through 2032 - WBAL-TV

The Preakness Stakes is shifting to a new day and date, altering the Triple Crown schedule for the next six years.

By · Published August 5, 2026  20:29 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026  02:27 UTC

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The Preakness Stakes reached an agreement to air on NBC through 2032 while moving the race to a Sunday in late May starting in 2027. These calendar changes raised questions regarding the future of the Triple Crown and the state of horse racing in Maryland.

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

Epilogue added 62d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The Preakness Stakes is shifting to a new day and date, altering the Triple Crown schedule for the next six years.
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The Preakness Stakes will air on a Sunday starting in 2027, a change from its traditional Saturday date. This shift comes as part of a broader effort to secure the future of the race and reassure fans amid broader changes in the sport.

The move is part of a new broadcasting deal with NBC that runs through 2032. The Baltimore Sun and NBC4 Washington both note that the Preakness will now run 22 days after the Kentucky Derby, rather than the usual 14.

The Business Journals and WBAL-TV confirm that the change is tied to a new broadcasting agreement with NBC. The shift is designed to help Maryland secure the future of the race, but it remains unclear how fans and the industry will adapt to the new schedule.

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Why is the Preakness Stakes moving to a Sunday?

The move to Sunday is part of an effort to reassure racing fans and secure the future of the race in Maryland.

When will the new date for the Preakness Stakes take effect?

The Preakness Stakes will air on a Sunday starting in 2027.

How long will the new broadcasting deal with NBC last?

The new broadcasting deal with NBC runs through 2032.

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