NBC secures Preakness Stakes broadcasting rights after bidding competition
Awful Announcing • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
NBC has retained the broadcasting rights to the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, for at least the coming year. The decision follows competition from major networks including Fox Sports, Netflix, and Amazon. Maryland Governor Wes Moore is set to announce the deal at a press conference. NBC's existing media rights for the Kentucky Derby extend through 2032, while the Belmont Stakes remains under Fox's rights until 2030. The Preakness has struggled with viewership issues as fewer Kentucky Derby horses choose to participate, prompting discussions of a potential rescheduling to regain interest.
- •Preakness Stakes to remain on NBC for at least another year.
- •Bidding competition included Fox Sports, Netflix, and Amazon.
- •Announcement set for Wednesday at a press conference with Maryland's Governor.
- •Preakness has seen declining viewership in recent years.
- •Discussions ongoing regarding potential schedule changes.
- 10:49 PMAwful Announcing — NBC reportedly retains rights to Preakness Stakes after ‘hard-fought bidding war’ - Awful Announcing
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — NBC reportedly retains rights to Preakness Stakes after ‘hard-fought bidding war’
"The second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown will stay on NBC. According to a report by Michael McCarthy in Front Office Sports, the Preakness Stakes will remain on NBC for at least next year after fending off competition from Fox Sports, Netflix, and Amazon. The deal is set to be announced Wednesday at noon…
"NBC has reportedly retained broadcast rights to the Preakness Stakes after a "hard-fought bidding war" with Fox, Netflix, and Amazon.
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External links- Awful AnnouncingAug 4, 2026, 10:49 PMNBC reportedly retains rights to Preakness Stakes after ‘hard-fought bidding war’ - Awful Announcing
NBC has reportedly retained broadcast rights to the Preakness Stakes after a "hard-fought bidding war" with Fox, Netflix, and Amazon.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:40 PMNBC reportedly retains rights to Preakness Stakes after ‘hard-fought bidding war’
The second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown will stay on NBC. According to a report by Michael McCarthy in Front Office Sports, the Preakness Stakes will remain on NBC for at least next year after fending off competition from Fox Sports, Netflix, and Amazon. The deal is set to be announced Wednesday at noon…
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