Breeders' Cup 2026: Odds, Field, Post Positions, Schedule and How to Watch

Breeders’ Cup 2026 Saturday is nine Grade 1 races at Keeneland, capped by the $7 million Classic at 6:16 PM ET. Defending champion Forever Young (2-1) faces Sovereignty (5-2) and Kentucky Derby and Belmont winner Golden Tempo (5-1). Here is how to watch, the full Saturday schedule, the Classic field with post positions and odds, and every race’s favorite.

How to Watch the 2026 Breeders’ Cup

Saturday’s coverage runs on USA Network and Peacock from 1 to 3:30 PM ET, then on NBC and Peacock from 3:30 to 6:30 PM ET. You can also watch every race live on BUSR after you place your bet.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Time: 1 to 6:30 PM ET
TV: USA Network (1 to 3:30 PM), NBC (3:30 to 6:30 PM)
Stream: Peacock
Watch and bet: live on BUSR after you bet
Classic post time: 6:16 PM ET

Breeders’ Cup 2026 Schedule, Post Times and Odds

Post time (ET)	Race	TV	Morning-line favorite
1:10 PM	Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint	USA Network, Peacock	Ways and Means (7-5)
1:48 PM	Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint	USA Network, Peacock	Bacio (5-2)
2:26 PM	Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile	USA Network, Peacock	Further Ado (2-1)
3:04 PM	Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf	USA Network, Peacock	Blue Bolt (5-2)
3:42 PM	Breeders’ Cup Sprint	NBC, Peacock	Englishman (4-5)
4:20 PM	Breeders’ Cup Mile	NBC, Peacock	Notable Speech (7-5)
4:58 PM	Breeders’ Cup Distaff	NBC, Peacock	Nitrogen (6-5)
5:36 PM	Breeders’ Cup Turf	NBC, Peacock	Diamond Necklace (3-1)
6:16 PM	Breeders’ Cup Classic	NBC, Peacock	Forever Young (2-1)

Breeders’ Cup Classic Field, Post Positions and Odds

1 1/4 miles on dirt for 3-year-olds and up, post time 6:16 PM ET, morning-line odds.

Post 1: T O Password, 30-1
Post 2: Sovereignty, 5-2
Post 3: Golden Tempo, 5-1
Post 4: The Puma, 10-1
Post 5: Forever Young, 2-1
Post 6: Magnitude, scratched
Post 7: Knightsbridge, 9-2
Post 8: Napoleon Solo, 15-1

Full Classic odds and picks: Breeders’ Cup Classic 2026 Odds and Picks.

Breeders’ Cup 2026 Scratches

Magnitude (Classic), Splendora and Scottish Lassie (Distaff), Test Score (Turf), Zulu Kingdom (Mile), Forged Steel (Dirt Mile), Evershed, Thought Process and Eccentric (Filly & Mare Turf), and Praying and Nooni (Filly & Mare Sprint). Check late changes before each race.

Bet the Breeders’ Cup

All nine races are open for betting online. New players get a $1,000 Sign Up Cash Bonus on their first deposit.

FAQ

How can I watch the Breeders’ Cup 2026?

On USA Network and Peacock from 1 to 3:30 PM ET, then NBC and Peacock from 3:30 to 6:30 PM ET, or live on BUSR after you bet.

What channel is the Breeders’ Cup Classic on?

NBC and Peacock, post time 6:16 PM ET.

Who is favored to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic 2026?

Forever Young at 2-1 on the morning line.

More Breeders’ Cup 2026 Odds and Picks

Breeders’ Cup guides: Breeders’ Cup 2026 · Breeders’ Cup Odds · Breeders’ Cup Betting · Breeders’ Cup Schedule

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