Breeders’ Cup World Championships: How to watch this weekend’s Thoroughbred races, channels, schedule and more

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships mark the end of the season for Thoroughbred horse racing. The two-day event, consisting of 14 Grade 1 Championship races, along with several undercard races preceding them, will be held this year at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31.

More than $34 million in purses and awards will be handed out this weekend, with the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic race headlining the event. Coverage will air on USA Network and Peacock from 1-6 p.m. ET on Friday. On Saturday, races from 1-3:30 p.m. ET will air on USA and Peacock, then switch to NBC and Peacock from 3:30-6:30 p.m. ET. FanDuel TV will also show every race each day, starting at 11:55 a.m. ET on Friday, and 11 a.m. ET on Saturday.

Here’s what you need to know to watch this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships live on TV.

How to watch the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships

Dates: Oct. 30 and 31

Channels: NBC, USA, FanDuel TV

Streaming: Peacock, YouTube TV, DirecTV, and more

When is the 2026 Breeders’ Cup?

The Breeders’ Cup, held at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY, will take place on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Oct. 31.

What channel is the 2026 Breeders’ Cup on?

Friday’s coverage of the Breeders’ Cup will air from 1-6 p.m. ET on USA Network. On Saturday, races from 1-3:30 p.m. ET will air on USA before switching to NBC from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET. FanDuel TV will also present live, continuous coverage of both days.

Where to watch the 2026 Breeders’ Cup without cable:

Where else to watch the 2026 Breeders’ Cup:

While you can stream both days of the Breeders’ Cup – all 14 races – live on Peacock, you can also tune in to NBC, USA and FanDuel TV on live TV platforms like YouTube TV, DirecTV, and more.

2026 Breeders’ Cup Race Schedule:

All times Eastern

Friday, Oct. 30

• 11:55 a.m.: Race 1: The Headley (Maiden) (FanDuel TV)

• 12:30 p.m.: Race 2: The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes (L) (FanDuel TV)

• 1:05 p.m.: Race 3: The Bosque Bonita (Allowance) 1x/NW2 (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 1:40 p.m.: Race 4: The Lanark (AOC) 1x/NW2 (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 2:15 p.m.: Race 5: The Haggin (AOC) 2x/NW3 (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 2:55 p.m.: Race 6 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 3:35 p.m.: Race 7: Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 4:15 p.m.: Race 8: John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 4:55 p.m.: Race 9: FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 5:35 p.m.: Race 10: Brown Advisory Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

Saturday, Oct. 31

• 11:15 a.m.: Race 1: The Keene Place (Maiden) (FanDuel TV)

• 11:50 a.m.: Race 2: The Maine Chance (AOC) 3x/NW4 (FanDuel TV)

• 12:25 p.m.: Race 3: The Fall Harvest (AOC) 1x/NW2

• 1:10 p.m.: Race 4: The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 1:48 p.m.: Race 5: Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 2:26 p.m.: Race 6: Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 3:04 p.m.: Race 7: Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) (USA/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 3:42 p.m.: Race 8: Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) (NBC/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 4:20 p.m.: Race 9: FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) (NBC/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 4:58 p.m.: Race 10: Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) (NBC/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 5:36 p.m.: Race 11: Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) (NBC/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

• 6:16 p.m.: Race 12: Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) (NBC/Peacock/FanDuel TV)

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