The Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Quick Scoop: When is the Preakness?

  • The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be the 151st running of the race.
  • It is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026 , which is the traditional third Saturday in May.
  • For 2026, it will be held at Laurel Park in Maryland instead of its usual home at Pimlico, due to major renovation work at Pimlico.

Extra context

  • The Preakness is the second leg of the U.S. Triple Crown, run two weeks after the Kentucky Derby.
  • It’s a Grade I race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at about 1 3/16 miles.

TL;DR: If you’re planning around it, circle Saturday, May 16, 2026 on your calendar—that’s when the Preakness runs at Laurel Park. 🏇

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