# Preakness Stakes Moves to Sunday for First Time in Triple Crown Change

The Preakness Stakes, traditionally held on a Saturday, will now take place on a Sunday for the first time in its history. This schedule shift alters the traditional Triple Crown timeline and could affect horse racing's viewing and wagering patterns.

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### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/preakness-stakes-moves-sunday-first-time-ever-major-triple-crown-shakeup) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:57:13 -0400