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The 2026 Breeders' Cup is getting ready to take over Lexington, Kentucky for two days of high-intensity thoroughbred races.
The Breeders' Cup World Championship is an elite international series that serves as the year-end competition for the sport. The 2026 edition will take place at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, with 14 races spanning two days.
Of course, there are plenty of world-class horses set to participate in this weekend's competition, including Kentucky Derby winners Golden Tempo and Sovereignty. 2025 Breeders' Cup champion Forever Young is also making a highly-anticipated return.
You won't want to miss this.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Breeders' Cup, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual competition.
Where to watch Breeders' Cup races 2026: TV channels, live streams
Live coverage of Friday's races will be broadcast on FanDuel TV and USA Network, while Saturday's can be found on FanDuel TV, USA and NBC. See the full race schedule below.
Cord-cutters and those without cable can also stream all the action live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial for all new users.
Another streaming option for NBC's coverage is Fubo, which also offers a free trial so you can try before you buy.
Breeders' Cup race schedule 2026
Races will be run on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. The Breeders' Cup Classic is expected to start at 6:15 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Friday, Oct. 30
| Race | Post time (ET) | Watch |
| The Headley | 11:55 a.m. | FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes | 12:30 p.m. | FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| The Bosque Bonita | 1:05 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| The Lanark | 1:40 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| The Hattin | 2:15 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint | 2:55 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies | 3:35 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf | 4:15 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile | 4:55 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf | 5:35 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
Saturday, Oct. 31
| Race | Post time (ET) | Watch |
| The Keene Place | 11:15 a.m. | FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| The Maine Chance | 11:50 a.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| The Fall Harvest | 12:25 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint | 1:10 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint | 1:48 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | 2:26 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf | 3:04 p.m. | USA, FanDuel TV, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Sprint | 3:42 p.m. | NBC, FanDuel TV, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Mile | 4:20 p.m. | NBC, FanDuel TV, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Distaff | 4:58 p.m. | NBC, FanDuel TV, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Turf | 5:36 p.m. | NBC, FanDuel TV, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| Breeders' Cup Classic | 6:16 p.m. | NBC, FanDuel TV, Fubo, DIRECTV |
Full list of Breeders' Cup Classic winners by year
| Year | Winner | Jockey |
| 2025 | Forever Young | Ryusei Sakai |
| 2024 | Sierra Leone | Flavien Prat |
| 2023 | White Abarrio | Irad Ortiz Jr. |
| 2022 | Flightline | Flavien Prat |
| 2021 | Knicks Go | Joel Rosario |
| 2020 | Authentic | John R. Velazquez |
| 2019 | Vino Rosso | Irad Ortiz Jr. |
| 2018 | Accelerate | Joel Rosario |
| 2017 | Gun Runner | Florent Geroux |
| 2016 | Arrogate | Mike E. Smith |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | Victor Espinoza |
| 2014 | Bayern | Martin Garcia |
| 2013 | Mucho Mucho Man | Gary L. Stevens |
| 2012 | Fort Larned | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr. |
| 2011 | Drosselmeyer | Mike E. Smith |
| 2010 | Blame | Garrett K. Gomez |
| 2009 | Zenyatta | Mike E. Smith |
| 2008 | Raven's Pass | Lanfranco Dettori |
| 2007 | Curlin | Robby Albarado |
| 2006 | Invasor (ARG) | Fernando Jara |
| 2005 | Saint Liam | Jerry D. Bailey |
| 2004 | Ghostzapper | Javier Castellano |
| 2003 | Pleasantly Perfect | Alex O. Solis |
| 2002 | Volponi | Jose A. Santos |
| 2001 | Tiznow | Chris J. McCarron |
| 2000 | Tiznow | Chris J. McCarron |
| 1999 | Cat Thief | Pat Day |
| 1998 | Awesome Again | Pat Day |
| 1997 | Skip Away | Mike E. Smith |
| 1996 | Alphabet Soup | Chris J. McCarron |
| 1995 | Cigar | Jerry D. Bailey |
| 1994 | Concern | Jerry D. Bailey |
| 1993 | Arcangues | Jerry D. Bailey |
| 1992 | A.P. Indy | Eddie J. Delahoussaye |
| 1991 | Black Tie Affair (IRE) | Jerry D. Bailey |
| 1990 | Unbridled | Pat Day |
| 1989 | Sunday Silence | Chris J. McCarron |
| 1988 | Alysheba | Chris J. McCarron |
| 1987 | Ferdinand | William Shoemaker |
| 1986 | Skywalker | Laffit A. Pincay Jr. |
| 1985 | Proud Truth | Jorge Velasquez |
| 1984 | Wild Again | Pat Day\ |
