The 149th Preakness Stakes will take place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, with none other than Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan headlining the race. Mystik Dan won the Derby in the first three-horse photo finish since 1947 and is seeking a victory in the second leg of the Triple Crown. Originally the morning-line favorite for the Preakness at 8-5, Muth was scratched from the race this week due to a fever, making Mystik Dan’s path to victory considerably easier.

The Kentucky Derby winner is now the morning line favorite at 5-2. San Felipe Stakes winner Imagination (6-1), Louisiana Derby winner Catching Freedom (6-1), and Tuscan Gold (8-1) round out the top four ahead of the eight-horse race.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Preakness Stakes

What time is the Preakness Stakes today?

Date: Saturday, May 18

Post time: 6:50 p.m. ET

The Preakness Stakes will begin just before 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, with television coverage starting at 1:30 p.m. ET with the prep races, transitioning to main event coverage at 4:30 p.m. ET. Post time is set for 6:50 p.m.

What channel is the Preakness Stakes on today?

TV channel: CNBC | NBC

How to Watch the Preakness Stakes Live

There are multiple ways to stream the race live, but the two easiest options are through Peacock and Fubo, both of which require separate subscriptions to watch the action. Fubo offers a free trial so you can try before you buy.

If the Preakness Stakes is not available to watch live in your location or if you are traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.

2024 Preakness Stakes Horses

Caballos del Preakness Stakes 2024

1. Mugatu       

2. Uncle Heavy       

3. Catching Freedom  

4. Mystik Dan        

5. Seize the Grey   

6. Just Steel        

7. Tuscan Gold     

 8. Imagination    

2024 Preakness Stakes Radio Station

Radio channel: SiriusXM, channel 85

Listen to the 2024 Preakness Stakes live on SiriusXM. Tune into channel 85 to listen to the audio feed from NBC Sports' coverage beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET.