The 2026 Breeders’ Cup takes place this Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. The sport’s biggest talent will compete in 14 Grade 1 races for over $34 million in purses and awards on Thoroughbred racing’s biggest stages

Coverage begins this Friday at 1:00 PM ET on USA Network and Peacock with Future Stars Friday, showcasing five Championship races exclusively for 2-year-olds.

Coverage continues on Saturday from 1:00 -3:30 PM ET on USA Network and Peacock before moving to NBC and Peacock from 3:30-6:30 PM ET.

See below for additional information on how to watch the 2026 Breeders’ Cup.

How to watch the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships:

Friday, October 30:

• Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET on USA Network and Peacock

When and where is the 2026 Breeders’ Cup?

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup takes place this Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky.

2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships Full Schedule:

*All times are listed as ET.

Friday, October 30:

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) - 2:55 PM

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) - 3:35 PM

John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) - 4:15 PM

FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) - 4:55 PM

Brown Advisory Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) - 5:35 PM

Saturday, October 31:

Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) - 1:10 PM

Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) - 1:48 PM

Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) - 2:26 PM

Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) - 3:04 PM

Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) - 3:42 PM

FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) - 4:20 PM

Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) - 4:58 PM

Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) - 5:36 PM

Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) - 6:16 PM

Click for the most up-to-date entries for Friday and Saturday.

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