National and international horse racing media outlets will direct their coverage to Keeneland all week long as contenders make final preparations for 14 races comprising the 43rd Breeders' Cup World Championships Oct. 30-31. Television, streaming, and radio coverage of the Breeders' Cup will be plentiful, with all World Championship races shown live on NBC/USA Network and also on FanDuel TV.
A rundown of TV, streaming, and radio coverage of horse racing during Breeders’ Cup week 2026 as compiled by America's Best Racing:
TV/Livestream Schedule
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Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Website/Social Media |
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Oct. 26 |
"Breakfast at the Breeders' Cup" |
7:30 a.m. |
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Oct. 26 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 26 |
Broadcast of the Rood & Riddle Breeders' Cup Post Position Draw |
5 p.m. |
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Oct. 26 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 27 |
"Breakfast at the Breeders' Cup" |
7:30 a.m. |
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Oct. 27 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 27 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 28 |
"Breakfast at the Breeders' Cup" |
7:30 a.m. |
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Oct. 28 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. and 4 p.m.-5 p.m. |
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Oct. 28 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 28 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 29 |
"Breakfast at the Breeders' Cup" |
7:30 a.m. |
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Oct. 29 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-5 p.m. |
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Oct. 29 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 29 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 30 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Oct. 30 |
Broadcast of Breeders' Cup Future Stars Friday (five races) |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Oct. 30 |
"Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview" |
2:30 p.m. |
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Oct. 30 |
"Breeders' Cup Players' Show" |
post time varies |
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Oct. 30 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 30 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 31 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Oct. 31 |
Broadcast of Breeders' Cup Championship Saturday (four races) |
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
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Oct. 31 |
Broadcast of Breeders' Cup Championship Saturday (five races) |
3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Oct. 31 |
"Breeders' Cup Players' Show" |
post time varies |
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Oct. 31 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Oct. 31 |
Harness racing from The Meadowlands |
8 p.m.-11 p.m. |
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Oct. 31 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Nov. 1 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on FS1, 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on FS2 |
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Nov. 1 |
Live coverage of horse racing including closing day at Santa Anita Park |
post time varies |
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Nov. 1 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Nov. 2 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Nov. 2 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Nov. 2 |
Broadcast of the Melbourne Cup from Flemington Park in Australia |
9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
| Date | Program | Time | Network |
| Oct. 26 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Oct. 27 | Breeders' Cup Countdown | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
| Oct. 27 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Oct. 28 | Breeders' Cup Countdown | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
| Oct. 28 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Oct. 29 | Breeders' Cup Countdown | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
| Oct. 29 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Oct. 29 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| Oct. 29 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| Oct. 30 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Oct. 30 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| Oct. 30 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 5 p.m. | HRRN |
| Oct. 30 | Keeneland Select Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| Oct. 31 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
| Oct. 31 | Off to the Races Radio | 10 a.m. | ESPN Richmond |
| Oct. 31 | Down the Stretch | 10 a.m. | Siriux XM |
| Nov. 2 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Stakes Race Schedule
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Stakes |
Date |
Post Time |
Channel(s) |
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint |
Oct. 30 |
2:55 p.m. |
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies |
Oct. 30 |
3:35 p.m. |
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John Deere Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf |
Oct. 30 |
4:15 p.m. |
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FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance |
Oct. 30 |
4:55 p.m. |
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Brown Advisory Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf |
Oct. 30 |
5:35 p.m. |
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Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint |
Oct. 31 |
1:10 p.m. |
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Prevagen Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint |
Oct. 31 |
1:48 p.m. |
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Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile |
Oct. 31 |
2:26 p.m. |
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Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf |
Oct. 31 |
3:04 p.m. |
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Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint |
Oct. 31 |
3:42 p.m. |
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FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile Presented by PDJF |
Oct. 31 |
4:20 p.m. |
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Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff |
Oct. 31 |
4:58 p.m. |
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Longines Breeders' Cup Turf |
Oct. 31 |
5:36 p.m. |
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Longines Breeders' Cup Classic |
Oct. 31 |
6:16 p.m. |
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Goldikova Stakes |
Oct. 31 |
TBA |
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Bold Ruler Stakes |
Nov. 1 |
TBA |
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bet365 Grey Stakes |
Nov. 1 |
TBA |
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Mazarine Stakes Presented by Seedlip |
Nov. 1 |
TBA |
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Twilight Derby |
Nov. 1 |
TBA |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
