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6 days ago
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Belmont Park will host the Breeders' Cup in 2027 after $455M renovation; Keeneland gets 2026
The Breeders' Cup World Championships are returning to New York in 2027 at the rebuilt Belmont Park, following a massive renovation project to revitalize one of the most important horse racing tracks in the country. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with officials from the Breeders' Cup and the New York Racing Association, announced Wednesday that the track on the edge of Queens and Nassau County on Long Island will stage the event in the fall two years from now. 'We wrote the Governor of New York a letter in 2023 that simply said, 'If you build it, we will come,'' Breeders' Cup Limited President and CEO Drew Fleming said in a phone interview with The Associated Press. 'And so we're very honored to keep our word and have a wonderful Breeders' Cup World Championships here in 2027 to showcase the new development and investment in Belmont Park to our fans from across the globe.' Keeneland in Lexington was revealed as the 2026 host. Belmont Park was last home to the Breeders' Cup in 2005, the fourth time in two decades after also being there in 1990,' 1995, and 2001. A goal of the $455 million teardown and reconstruction was to attract the major event. 'It was always part of the plan: We weren't going to redevelop Belmont Park without Breeders' Cup in mind, so it was always part of the initial goals,' NYRA President and CEO David O'Rourke told the AP by phone. 'Getting the championships back to New York is big from an economic point of view, and probably one of the most important (things), if not the most important; it gives our trainers and horsemen a chance to compete on their home tracks. I think it's great. It's been over 20 years.' Kentucky Derby 151 winning jockey faces suspension, $62K fine: Here's why Godolphin Racing reflects on historic weekend at Churchill Downs Bob Baffert reflects on 10-year anniversary of American Pharoah winning Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown Hochul, in a statement, said the redevelopment is bringing thousands of jobs and $1 billion in long-term economic activity to Long Island. 'Thanks to the investments we are making at Belmont Park, the long-held dream of bringing the prestigious Breeders' Cup back to New York will soon be a reality,' Hochul said. The Breeders' Cup has been at a Kentucky or California track every year since 2008. Del Mar, outside San Diego, has it this year as a back-to-back host and for the fourth time since 2017. Santa Anita outside Los Angeles, Keeneland and Churchill Downs in Louisville — home of the Kentucky Derby — have become the regular sites for the two-day festival featuring the best thoroughbreds in the world and tens of millions of dollars' worth of races. It's shifting back to the Eastern time zone for the next two years. 'California is and has always been a wonderful spot to have the Breeders' Cup with Santa Anita Park and Del Mar, but one of the missions of the Breeders' Cup is to grow the sport and one of the ways we do this is hosting world championships at various venues across the United States,' Fleming said, adding that he expects the event to generate $100 million for the New York economy. While NYRA has not yet announced a location for the 2026 Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown is set to return to its old home by 2027 at the latest, after a multiyear stint at historic Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York during renovations. Crystal Rogers case: Steve Lawson's stepchildren, former coworkers testify on day 2 of trial Paducah man claims he was stabbed over lawn-mowing argument No damages reported after Owensboro BBQ restaurant fire With the Belmont at Belmont Park shifting back to an annual occurrence, it is possible the track known for greats like Secretariat and Seattle Slew rumbling down the stretch to the finish line with fans roaring might get back in a regular rotation. 'The best part about working for the Breeders' Cup is that nothing is off the table,' Fleming said. 'New York City has some of the finest accommodations and restaurants, and entertainment in the world, so it'd be a natural fit that we would be at Belmont Park frequently.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Keeneland Race Course to host Breeders' Cup World Championships for 4th time. What to know
Keeneland Race Course in Lexington has been named the host site for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Breeders' Cup announced Wednesday the host sites for the 2026 and 2027 races. Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., will host the 2027 event. Advertisement 'Keeneland exemplifies an unwavering dedication to excellence in thoroughbred racing and is currently making a significant investment to benefit our great sport, making it an ideal venue to host the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships,' said Drew Fleming, President & CEO of Breeders' Cup Limited. 'We look forward to welcoming fans back to the Horse Capital of the World, celebrating the rich history of the Bluegrass and highlighting the tremendous farms that make the area so special as we celebrate the pinnacle of thoroughbred racing.' Anchoring the Keeneland development plan is the three-level Paddock Building, which extends the entire length of the Saddling Paddock and Walking Ring and is scheduled to open this fall. The Paddock Building will provide new ticketed experiences for more than 1,000 fans during race meets, including traditional sit-down dining, new bar concepts and access to a Paddock Lawn on the north side of the Saddling Paddock. 'Keeneland is honored to host the Breeders' Cup World Championships in 2026, and we're thrilled to share this global racing celebration with fans from all over the world and with the Lexington community,' Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. 'We are especially excited to host guests in our new Paddock Building with further enhanced hospitality experiences.' Keeneland will host the Breeders' Cup for the fourth time, also hosting in 2015, 2020 and 2022. Race dates — pending approval by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation — in 2026 are set for Oct. 30-31. Advertisement This year's Breeders' Cup is set for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar in California. Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@ Follow on X @KentuckyDerbyCJ. More horse racing: Check out the list of contenders for the 2025 Belmont This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky to host Breeders' Cup 2026
NBC Sports
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
BREEDERS' CUP ANNOUNCES TELEVISION SCHEDULE FOR 2025 'BREEDERS' CUP CHALLENGE SERIES: WIN AND YOU'RE IN'
Series Continues for 12th Year of Programming on NBC, Peacock, CNBC, and FOX; Extensive Special Programming Also Provided by FanDuel TV in Run-Up to World Championships LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 24, 2025) ― The Breeders' Cup today announced the 2025 'Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In' television schedule. Consisting of five live programs across NBC, Peacock, CNBC, and FOX, the series features key automatic qualifying races at premier racetracks on the road to the Breeders' Cup World Championships. Now in its 12th year of programming, the 'Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In' spotlights North America's top horses as they compete for an automatic starting position, and free entry, into a corresponding divisional race at the Breeders' Cup World Championships. Horses from around the globe will qualify for the 42nd running of the Breeders' Cup World Championships through the full Win and You're In program, which features a record number of races and awards entering its 19th year. Thoroughbred racing's year-end international festival of racing will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. 'The Breeders' Cup Challenge Series provides fans a way to connect the major summer and fall races with the season-ending World Championships on NBC Sports platforms,' said Drew Fleming, President and CEO of Breeders' Cup Limited. 'We look forward to continuing our great relationships with NBC and FOX to ensure widespread visibility for our Challenge races this year. These network partners provide excellent coverage of our sport, and we are proud to collaborate with them to give viewers across the nation ample opportunities to follow the road to the Breeders' Cup World Championships.' All Breeders' Cup Challenge Series coverage on NBC and CNBC will be simulcast on Peacock. and the NBC Sports app will stream live coverage to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via authentication. NBC Sports will continue to present the Breeders' Cup World Championships on NBC, Peacock, and USA Network through 2030 as part of a multi-year extension of their partnership with the Breeders' Cup. 'After announcing our long-term extension for the World Championships, we are excited to continue our partnership with Breeders' Cup to showcase the Challenge Series races across the properties of NBCUniversal,' said Gary Quinn, NBC Sports Vice President, Programming & Owned Properties. Coverage of the 2025 Challenge Series features four NBC Sports broadcasts and one FOX program. NBC and Peacock kick off the action July 19 at 5:00 p.m. ET at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey with the Haskell Stakes (G1), a Breeders' Cup Challenge event for the $7 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (G1). On Aug. 2 at 5:00 p.m. ET, Breeders' Cup and NYRA will partner to provide special coverage on FOX of the FanDuel Fourstardave Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, an automatic qualifier for the $2 million FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile (G1). On Aug. 30, new to television for 2025, the $2 million Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint (G2) at Kentucky Downs, an automatic qualifier for the $1 million Prevagen Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1), will be featured on NBC during a two-hour broadcast starting at 4:00 p.m. ET. A blockbuster weekend of final Challenge Series races will be presented Oct 4-5, across NBC and CNBC. Starting on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 4:00 p.m. ET, a two-hour CNBC broadcast will provide coverage from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, and Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. The excitement continues live from Keeneland on Oct. 5 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET, when NBC will feature the Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (G1), an automatic qualifier for the $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1), and the Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes (G2), which awards a free spot in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1). The majority of the Breeders' Cup Challenge races will also be televised on FanDuel TV, which will continue to provide extensive special programming in the run-up to the World Championships. FanDuel, the Official ADW Partner, Official Sports Wagering Partner, Official Fantasy Sports Partner, and Official Mobile Casino Partner of the Breeders' Cup, continues to serve as title partner of the $2 million FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) and the $2 million FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile. The complete Challenge Series schedule, including television coverage, can be viewed at ABOUT BREEDERS' CUP Breeders' Cup Limited administers the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing's year-end Championships, as well as the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, which provides automatic starting positions into the Championships races through partnerships with host countries around the globe, and the U.S.-based Dirt Dozen Bonus Series. The Breeders' Cup operates under the national, uniform rules and regulations of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and its Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU). The 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships, featuring 14 Grade 1 Championship races run during a two-day festival worth more than $34 million in purses and awards, will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar in Del Mar, California. The Championships will be televised live by NBC Sports. Press releases appear on the Breeders' Cup website, You can also follow the Breeders' Cup on social media.
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23-04-2025
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TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2025 BREEDERS' CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
New for 2025, fans must have a SeatGeek account to purchase tickets to the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar DEL MAR, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets for the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships are on sale now at Beginning today, fans can secure their place at the 42nd running of the season-ending international championships, which will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. Featuring 14 Grade 1 races and a robust undercard as part of a two-day festival worth more than $34 million in purses and awards, the 2025 World Championships will entertain fans from around the globe while featuring the sport's best horses, breeders, owners, jockeys, and trainers. The Del Mar area offers outstanding attractions such as picturesque beaches, award-winning cuisine, luxurious hotels, and the nation's only seaside racetrack. This year marks the fourth time Del Mar, "Where the Turf Meets the Surf," will host the prestigious World Championships. As part of a new multi-year partnership with SeatGeek, the Breeders' Cup will leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance ticketing for attendees, streamlining the purchasing process and creating a more seamless and memorable event experience. New for 2025, in order to purchase tickets to the World Championships fans must have a SeatGeek account, which may be created for free at All tickets will be mobile only. While tickets will be available to view upon purchase, access to barcodes will be available closer to the World Championships. Fans can purchase tickets online at or by calling the ticket office at (859) 514-9428. A range of seating options at various price points are available. All tickets will be sold in advance of the World Championships and are subject to availability at the time of purchase. No tickets will be sold at the gate Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Those interested in hosting corporate outings or large groups may register for more information at New this year, fans may opt to donate at purchase to Breeders' Cup Charities, the official charity outreach program of the Breeders' Cup World Championships. Funds raised through Breeders' Cup Charities are distributed to causes dedicated to supporting Thoroughbred aftercare, backstretch and industry workers, jockey health and wellness, equine research, and other community ventures. The 2024 edition of the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar resulted in all-time high global wagering of $203.7 million as 157 Thoroughbreds from a record five continents – including 61 international contenders, the most in the history of the World Championships – put on an epic show. "We look forward to returning to Del Mar and the greater San Diego area for the World Championships after celebrating great success last year," said Drew Fleming, President & CEO of Breeders' Cup Limited. "Fans from around the globe will enjoy first-class hospitality, thrilling performances by the best horses in the world, and an unmatched atmosphere as we celebrate the equestrian lifestyle and the pinnacle of our great sport." To further elevate the experience for all fans and participants, Breeders' Cup and Del Mar will invest more than $5 million to create new seating areas and expanded hospitality offerings. This investment will include the construction of a luxury chalet that will provide approximately 700 premium dining seats, the addition of more than 1,000 temporary box seats, and enhanced culinary activations around Del Mar. Michelin-starred chef and world-renowned restaurateur, author, and media personality Curtis Stone returns to the World Championships for the third consecutive season to create a fantastic culinary experience for attendees. Owner of Michelin-starred Gwen and The Pie Room restaurants in Los Angeles and Woodend by Curtis Stone at Maroma, A Belmond Hotel in the Riviera Maya, Stone will work with his team at Del Mar to curate innovative offerings for guests arriving from around the world. Stone's cuisine will be offered in select premium dining areas. In accordance with a longstanding commitment by Breeders' Cup Limited to delivering a curated and intimate fan experience, Breeders' Cup and Del Mar officials are working to ensure optimal seating offerings for all attendees, while maintaining an intimate fan experience and ensuring maximum safety and comfort. With attendance capped at 37,500, fans are encouraged to acquire tickets early as demand is expected to be high. All on-site parking at Del Mar will be sold in advance. A dedicated ride-share lot will be available for patrons over the weekend. For more information, please visit Breeders' Cup Experiences is the official ticket, hospitality, and travel package provider for the 2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. Packages are all-inclusive and provide top-end food and drink, reserved seating, hospitality, and exciting insider experiences. Visit for more information. ABOUT DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB Opened in 1937, San Diego's iconic — and the nation's only — seaside racetrack features the world's top racehorses, trainers and jockeys, as well as the best in fashion and classic California culture "where the turf meets the surf." What began as a Hollywood hotspot in the era of the racetrack's founder, Bing Crosby, is now one of America's foremost racetracks and a premier Southern California destination, as well as a national leader in racetrack safety. ABOUT BREEDERS' CUP Breeders' Cup Limited administers the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing's year-end Championships, as well as the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, which provides automatic starting positions into the Championships races through partnerships with host countries around the globe, and the U.S.-based Dirt Dozen Bonus Series. The Breeders' Cup operates under the national, uniform rules and regulations of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and its Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU). The 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships, featuring 14 Grade 1 Championship races run during a two-day festival worth more than $34 million in purses and awards, will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar in Del Mar, California. The Championships will be televised live by NBC Sports. Press releases appear on the Breeders' Cup website, You can also follow the Breeders' Cup on social media. 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NBC Sports
26-03-2025
- Business
- NBC Sports
NBC SPORTS AND BREEDERS' CUP EXTEND PARTNERSHIP, BREEDERS' CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PRESENTED ON NBC, PEACOCK, AND USA NETWORK THROUGH 2030
With New Agreement, NBC Sports will Be Home to Breeders' Cup World Championships for 41 of its 47 Years STAMFORD, Conn. – March 26, 2025 – NBC Sports will continue to present the Breeders' Cup World Championships on NBC, Peacock, and USA Network through 2030, as Breeders' Cup Limited and NBC Sports today announced a multi-year extension of their partnership. The new deal begins this year with 10 hours of coverage of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, featuring 3.5 hours on NBC in addition to coverage on USA Network. Peacock will stream live coverage across both days of the event. NBC broadcast the inaugural Breeders' Cup World Championships in 1984, and presented the first 22 events (through 2005) before returning as the media home of the event in 2012. NBC Sports will have served as the home of the Breeders' Cup in 41 of its 47 years at the conclusion of this new agreement. 'NBC sets the gold standard in sports broadcasting and will continue to bring the thrill and prestige of the World Championships to millions of fans around the world,' said Drew Fleming, President & CEO of Breeders' Cup Limited. 'We look forward to their award-winning team showcasing the sport's greatest moments and sharing the magic of the Breeders' Cup with a global audience.' 'Our partnership with Breeders' Cup spans four decades and has featured thrilling races and memorable stories,' said Jon Miller, President, Acquisitions & Partnerships, NBC Sports. 'We are excited to extend our relationship through 2030 and look forward to more world-class racing at the season-ending championships.' NBC Sports will also continue to present 'Betting the Breeders' Cup' content during championship week. For five consecutive years, NBC Sports has won the Eclipse Award for Live Television Programming, including for its 2023 presentation of the 40th Breeders' Cup World Championships from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships, featuring 14 Grade 1 Championship races and a robust undercard run during a two-day festival worth more than $34 million in purses and awards, will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California. The World Championships annually showcase the best horses, owners, breeders, trainers, and jockeys from around the globe. The Breeders' Cup was advised by Sports Media Advisors and Proskauer on the deal. NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING NBC Sports is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series. ABOUT BREEDERS' CUP Breeders' Cup Limited administers the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing's year-end Championships, as well as the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, which provides automatic starting positions into the Championships races through partnerships with host countries around the globe, and the U.S.-based Dirt Dozen Bonus Series. The Breeders' Cup operates under the national, uniform rules and regulations of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and its Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU). --NBC SPORTS--
