The Preakness Stakes will be rescheduled to take place three weeks and one day after the Kentucky Derby in 2027, with the race set to occur on a Sunday. This change marks the first time in history that one of the Triple Crown races will be held on a Sunday.
The shift in scheduling breaks from the traditional timeline and format for the Triple Crown series, which has long featured the Preakness Stakes two weeks after the Kentucky Derby and typically on a Saturday. The new date aims to adjust the pacing of the series and potentially enhance viewer and fan engagement.