Where to Watch the 2025 Preakness Stakes

The 2025 Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, runs this Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. This year’s race will mark the 150th edition of the Preakness—but without Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty, there’s no Triple Crown on the line.

Still, a competitive field of nine horses promises a thrilling evening in Baltimore.

When and Where is the 2025 Preakness Stakes?

• Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
• Location: Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland
• Post Time: 6:50 p.m. ET (coverage starts at 4 p.m.)
• TV Channel: NBC
• Live Stream: Peacock, fuboTV (free trial available)
  

Key Horses to Watch in the 2025 Preakness Stakes

With Sovereignty out, all eyes are on Journalism (8-5 odds), the Kentucky Derby runner-up, trained by Michael McCarthy. Legendary trainer Bob Baffert, who holds a record eight Preakness wins, backs Journalism as the horse to beat.

Other contenders include:

• Sandman (4-1): Seventh in the Derby, poised for a stronger run.
• River Thames (9-2): A solid challenger in the field.
• Clever Again (5-1): Another strong name to watch.

Baffert’s own horse, Goal Oriented (6-1), is also looking to claim the top spot and earn him a ninth Preakness victory.

Official Post Positions and Odds

Here’s the full lineup for the 150th Preakness Stakes:

1. Goal Oriented (6-1)
2. Journalism (8-5)
3. American Promise (15-1)
4. Heart of Honor (12-1)
5. Pay Billy (20-1)
6. River Thames (9-2)
7. Sandman (4-1)
8. Clever Again (5-1)
9. Gosger (20-1)
   

How to Watch the Race Live

You can catch all the action on NBC starting at 4 p.m. ET, with the race expected around 6:50–7:01 p.m. ET. For streaming, options include Peacock and fuboTV, both offering live coverage.

Fans can also follow along with post-race analysis, odds updates, and expert picks on platforms like SportsLine and NBC Sports.

Which horse are you betting on to win the 2025 Preakness Stakes? 

More…

• https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/where-to-watch-2025-preakness-stakes-start-time-post-positions-odds-horses-date-tv-channel-live-stream
• https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/17/sport/preakness-stakes-how-to-watch-spt
• https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25196607-preakness-2025-post-positions-horse-odds-prize-money-predictions-and-more