The event kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on May 18 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The $2 million Preakness Stakes is the 13th of 14 races scheduled at Pimlico on Saturday.

From the schedule to the history to what to wear, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 17, 2025.

Preakness Stakes history in Baltimore. Pimlico Race Course opened on October 25, 1870, making it the second oldest racetrack in the United States, according to its website.

The Preakness Stakes is the second race of the Triple Crown and takes place annually at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here is everything you need to know before attending.

Preakness has become almost synonymous with the city of Baltimore — and for good reason. A celebration of tradition, excitement, and community spirit, this year was no different, as it ...

BALTIMORE — Preakness days in recent years have featured water and plumbing miscues. A large section of the grandstand at Pimlico Race Course has been rendered unusable because it's condemned, ...

The Preakness is like no other Baltimore tradition. The second jewel of the Triple Crown puts our city in the national spotlight for all the right reasons. Skip to content.

HALETHORPE, Md. — Guinness Baltimore is kicking off festivities for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes by unveiling a limited-edition beer in honor of the race.

Preakness Live had a variety of top performers including GRAMMY Award-winner Bruno Mars, musical duo SOFI TUKKER, DJ Chantel Jeffries, Martin 2 Smoove and Baltimore’s own DJ Quicksilva.

A sure sign that spring has arrived in Maryland with summer not far behind, is the annual running of the Preakness Stakes at the Pimlico Race Course, and it happens for the 146th time this Saturday.

The Preakness Stakes evokes more than just the names of winners and losers. Through 150 years, the race has produced some zany antics, memorable moments and some devastating losses. Here are 10 ...