Muth, the favorite to win this year's Preakness Stakes, has been scratched because of a fever, opening the door for Mystik Dan to potentially win the first two legs of the Triple Crown.
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The path to victory will be filled with other challengers, though, and Mystik Dan doesn't have much experience with a two-week turnaround. The thoroughbred managed to hang on at the end of the Kentucky Derby, but he was clearly slowing down as he trotted toward the finish line.
The big question is whether Mystik Dan will have enough energy to keep his Triple Crown dreams alive against a fresh contender like Imagination. Horse racing fans will get the answer to that question on Saturday night.
Here is everything you need to know about the Preakness Stakes, including how to stream the annual event.
Preakness Stakes free live stream
- Live streams: Fubo | Peacock
For viewers without a traditional cable or satellite package, the 2024 Preakness Stakes will be available to stream on Fubo or Peacock. Fubo offers a free trial so you can try before you buy.
If the Preakness Stakes is not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
How to live stream the 2024 Preakness Stakes free without cable
Fubo is currently offering a free trial, giving subscribers the opportunity to try the streaming service before purchasing a plan. Fubo features plenty of channels that broadcast live sports as part of the Pro, Elite and Premier plans.
Preakness Stakes 2024 TV schedule
- TV channels: NBC | CNBC
The Black-Eyed Susan, which features 3-year-old fillies, will be the main attraction on Friday. The post time for that race is approximately 5:44 p.m. ET. The Preakness Stakes is expected to begin around 6:50 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Start times for TV and streaming coverage are listed below.
| Date | Race | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Friday, May 17 | Black-Eyed Susan* | 4:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Saturday, May 18 | Preakness Stakes prep races | 1:30 p.m. | CNBC, Peacock, Fubo |
| Preakness Stakes** | 4:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Fubo |
*Black-Eyed Susan post time is approximately 5:44 p.m. ET
**Preakness Stakes post time is approximately 6:50 p.m. ET
Preakness Stakes tickets 2024
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for the Preakness Stakes are still available on StubHub. You can check out seating charts by clicking on the link below.
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Full list of Triple Crown winners
A total of 13 horses have won the Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes). Justify became the most recent horse to add his name to the record book, pulling off the impressive feat in 2018.
Here is the full list of Triple Crown winners:
| Year | Horse |
| 1919 | Sir Barton |
| 1930 | Gallant Fox |
| 1935 | Omaha |
| 1937 | War Admiral |
| 1941 | Whirlaway |
| 1943 | Count Fleet |
| 1946 | Assault |
| 1948 | Citation |
| 1973 | Secretariat |
| 1977 | Seattle Slew |
| 1978 | Affirmed |
| 2015 | American Pharoah |
| 2018 | Justify |
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