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The Preakness Stakes is an American thoroughbred horse race held on the third Saturday in May each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a Grade I race run over a distance of 9.5 furlongs (1+3⁄16 miles (1,900 m)) on dirt. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57 kg); fillies 121 pounds (55 kg). It is the second jewel of the Triple Crown, held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks befor…

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Season 2027, Episode 1

The 152nd Preakness Stakes — Sunday, May 23, 2027 on NBC

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When does Preakness Stakes come out?

Preakness Stakes returns with season 2027, episode 1 ("The 152nd Preakness Stakes") on Sunday, May 23, 2027, airing on NBC. That is in 235 days.

This is the only episode currently scheduled. The show is currently in production.

We have been tracking this show since Sunday, August 2, 2026.