Events
May 15
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May 16, 2026
The 150th Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the iconic Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing, will take place at Laurel Park on May 16 while the historic Pimlico Race Course undergoes renovations. Now in its 151th year, Preakness has evolved from a singular horse race into a two-day celebratory event consisting of all-new luxury experiences, delicious food vendors and a stellar entertainment lineup!
198 Laurel Race Track Rd
Laurel,
20725
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Preakness Tickets
Single and two-day tickets for Black-Eyed Susan Day and Preakness Stakes are now on sale. Purchase here.
Schedule of Events
Mark your calendars for these Preakness events.
Check back for more Preakness events!
May 15: Black-Eyed Susan Day
May 16: Preakness Stakes
Preakness Photos
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Pimlico Race Course has seen its fair share of horse racing history.
The Preakness Stakes is older than the Kentucky Derby, predating it by two years.
Past Preakness winners include American Pharoah, who in 2015 became thoroughbred racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner, Alexandra (the first filly to win since 1924), Big Brown, Smarty Jones, Affirmed, Seattle Slew, Secretariat and War Admiral.
The winning horse and its jockey are covered in Black-Eyed Susans, the state flower of Maryland.
You'll find lots of colorful fashions at the Preakness Stakes.
You could be witnessing history in the making at the Preakness Stakes!
Get in the celebratory spirit with a Black-Eyed Susan cocktail.
A partygoer enjoys the music at Preakness Live.
