Preakness Stakes Dates for 2027 and 2028: Full List

When is Preakness Stakes Dates 2027–2035

Quick Facts:

• Event: Preakness Stakes
• Next Date: May 23, 2027
• Date Change Rule: 3rd Saturday of May
• Location: Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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• Significance: The second jewel of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown
• First Run: Established in 1873 and named after the winning colt of Pimlico’s opening race in 1870
• Race Details: A Grade 1 race for 3-year-olds run at 9.5 furlongs (1.1875 miles) on dirt
• Traditional Trophy Gift: The winning horse is draped in the Black-Eyed Susan Blanket
• Event Tradition: Played on Saturday afternoons, with prize purses growing from $2,050 at inception to $1.5 million

Note on the change: Starting in 2027, the Preakness Stakes moved from its long‑standing “third Saturday in May” slot to a new pattern: three weeks and one day after the Kentucky Derby, which places it on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend for most years through the early 2030s.
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