How To Watch the Preakness Stakes Live: Channel, Race Time, & More
May 8, 2026
We’re off to the races! The 2026 Preakness Stakes is happening Saturday, May 16.
Can’t make it to the race this year? You can place your bet on Hulu having the best racetrack views for you to stream at home or on the go. All you need is a Hulu + Live TV* subscription (and your fanciest hat).
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Preakness Stakes — the second race of the Triple Crown.
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
How To Livestream the Preakness Stakes on Hulu
Watch the Preakness Stakes live on NBC without cable using Hulu + Live TV.* Here’s how to get started.
Get Started with Hulu + Live TV
Log in with your current Hulu credentials if you’re already subscribed and switch to Live TV* in your Account menu. New to Hulu? Sign up for a Hulu + Live TV account.
Set up the Live TV-supported devices you plan to watch Live TV on. Supported devices include Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, LG TV, Mac and PC browsers, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV, VIZIO, Xbox, and more.
Enter your ZIP code to find local live TV availability for NBC.
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
When Is the Preakness Stakes?
The 2026 Preakness Stakes is happening Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland.
What Time Is the Preakness Stakes?
Early coverage of the Preakness Stakes starts at 2:00 p.m. ET on CNBC,* with NBC taking over coverage at 4:00 p.m. ET. The race is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET.
What Channel Is the Preakness Stakes On?
Watch the Preakness Stakes live on NBC* and CNBC* with Hulu + Live TV.
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
When Is the Belmont Stakes?
The 2026 Belmont Stakes is happening Saturday, June 6, at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. Live coverage will be available on FS1,* FS2,* and FOX* with Hulu + Live TV.
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
Horse Movies on Hulu and Disney+
Seabiscuit (2003)
Starring Tobey Maguire and Jeff Bridges, Seabiscuit is a biographical sports film based on the true story of an underdog racehorse who gave the entire nation something to root for during the Great Depression.
Watch: Seabiscuit
*Seabiscuit requires Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® on Hulu add-on subscription.
Secretariat
Based on a true story, Secretariat follows Penny Chenery as she takes a chance on an unlikely champion and helps shape one of the most legendary runs in racing history.
Watch: Secretariat*
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