Preakness Stakes date change and the 2027 Triple Crown schedule

The Preakness Stakes, the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, is expected to be given a new date on the calendar. Pimlico Race Course and racing officials have been deliberating over moving the Preakness further from the Kentucky Derby, a change that has been discussed for several years. The scheduling decision will directly shape the structure of the 2027 Triple Crown series, which also includes the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. An official announcement of the new Preakness date is imminent.