How to watch the Breeder’s Cup: full schedule, where to stream and more

The 41st running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships kicks off this Friday in Del Mar, California, with several of the world’s best thoroughbred horses competing in more than a dozen races over the weekend, including the tournament’s flagship event, the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday. In addition, Future Stars Friday, held on Nov. 1, consists of five juvenile races across both dirt and turf to identify the best young horses in the competition. The action continues on Saturday with nine more races across different surfaces and divisions, including the signature Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, where a maximum of 14 qualifying horses who, along with their jockeys and breeders, will vy for over $7 million in prizes.

Coverage of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships – including the Breeders’ Cup Classic – will air on NBC and Peacock on Saturday starting at 3:30 p.m., but if you’re looking for comprehensive coverage of every race on Friday and Saturday, here’s everything you need to know about the Breeders’ Cup, including where to stream, and the full schedule.

How to watch the Breeders’ Cup:

Date: November 2, 2024

Location: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA

TV channel: NBC

Streaming: Peacock

Where can I stream the 2024 Breeders’ Cup?

Coverage of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, including each day’s opening ceremonies and several lesser races, will be streamed on Friday and Saturday across Peacock and the FanDuel TV app, but the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic race will stream exclusively on Peacock on Saturday at 5:41 p.m. ET.

Where to watch the 2024 Breeders’ Cup on TV:

The Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic will be broadcast on NBC as well as streaming on Peacock. For comprehensive coverage of every race at this year’s Championships, check the schedule below whoch also includes where to watch them all. Events on Friday and Saturday will air across NBC, USA, Peacock, and FanDuelTV.

How to watch the 2024 Breeders’ Cup without cable:

Several streaming platforms, including Fubo, DirecTV and Hulu with Live TV, carry NBC, which is broadcasting the Breeders’ Cup Classic. You can also find the USA Network, which is carrying many other races at the tournament, on those platforms. To view raced on FanDuel TV, you can head directly to their website, or download the FanDuel TV app. FanDuel TV will be broadcasting every race of the weekend except the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

(Peacock)

Starting at $8 a month, a Peacock subscription is the easiest way to stream the Breeders’ Cup Classic and almost every other race at the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.  

With a subscription to Peacock, you’ll also get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $14 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.

$8/month at Peacock

What is the Breeders’ Cup Classic?

The $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic is the main event of this tournament. The Classic features an 1 1/4 miles long course run by a field of up to 14 horses that must be at least 3 years old to compete.

2024 Breeders’ Cup schedule:

All times are ET.

The complete schedule for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships is as follows:

Friday, Nov. 1

2:35 p.m. – Race 1 – Ocean View (FanDuel TV)

3:10 p.m. – Race 2 – The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes (FanDuel TV)

3:45 p.m. – Race 3 – Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes (FanDuel TV)

4:25 p.m. – Race 4 – Sen. Ken Maddy Stakes (L) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

5:05 p.m. – Race 5 – Golden State Juvenile Stakes (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

OPENING CEREMONIES (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

5:45 p.m. – Race 6 – Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

6:25 p.m. – Race 7 – NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

7:05 p.m. – Race 8 – John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Filloes Turf (G1) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

7:45 p.m. – Race 9 – FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

8:25 p.m. – Race 10 – Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) (FanDuel TV, Peacock)

Saturday, Nov. 2

1:05 p.m. – Race 1 – The Sunrise (1xm allowance) (FanDuel TV)

1:40 p.m. – Race 2 – Bayakoa Stakes (G3) (FanDuel TV)

2:15 p.m. – Race 3 – Goldikova Stakes (G3) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

OPENING CEREMONIES (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

3:00 p.m. – Race 4 – PNC Bank Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

3:41 p.m. – Race 5 – Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) (NBC, Peacock, FanDuel TV)

4:21 p.m. – Race 6 – Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) (NBC, Peacock, FanDuel TV)

5:01 p.m. – Race 7 – Longines’ Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) (NBC, Peacock, FanDuel TV)

5:41 p.m. – Race 8 – Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) (NBC, Peacock)

6:25 p.m. – Race 9 – Maker’s Mark Breedrs’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

7:05 p.m – Race 10 – Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

7:45 p.m. – Race 11 – FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) (FanDuel TV, USA, Peacock)

8:25 p.m. – Race 12 – Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) (FanDuel TV, Peacock)

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