An incredibly thrilling three-week stretch on the horse racing calendar kicks off in 2026 on Saturday, Aug. 22, highlighted by the 36th running of the Del Mar Pacific Classic Stakes. Boasting a $1 million purse and offering an automatic “Win and You’re In” berth to the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, this key event—along with a trio of other stakes—has been shifted two weeks earlier than its traditional date to headline an outstanding day of wagering.
Viewers can watch the Pacific Classic and additional Del Mar action live this Saturday via FanDuel TV and on FS1, which will broadcast a special nighttime edition of “America’s Day at the Races.” This NYRA-produced broadcast is scheduled to air after the daytime “Saratoga Live” broadcast from Saratoga Race Course, featuring national coverage of the Alabama Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales on FOX.
Spanning from Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 23, “Saratoga Live” will be broadcast on FOX Sports—please refer to the timetable below for specific network details and broadcast hours.
Alongside the action at Del Mar, FanDuel TV is set to broadcast live racing from several other venues this week, such as Woodbine, Monmouth Park, Gulfstream Park, and Ellis Park, which concludes its summer season on Sunday.
For international racing action, fans can subscribe to the Racetrack Television Network (RTN), which offers live streaming on mobile phones, tablets, and computers, as well as television access through Roku, Amazon Fire, and DISH Network.
Tune in Thursday night for America’s Best Racing’s “Canadian Derby Preview Show,” offering expert insights ahead of Saturday’s major racing event at Century Mile, featuring the $200,000 Canadian Derby. Co-hosted by Alexa Zepp, Jentry Vanbaal, and J.D. Fox, the broadcast kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on ABR’s official Facebook, X, and YouTube channels.
Below is a comprehensive guide to this week’s racing broadcasts across television, streaming platforms, and radio:
Schedule of Stakes Races
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Stakes Event |
Date |
Post Time |
Broadcast Network(s) |
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Ballston Spa Stakes Presented by STIHL |
Aug. 22 |
6:07 p.m. |
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Seaway Stakes |
Aug. 22 |
TBA |
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Alabama Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales |
Aug. 22 |
6:42 p.m. |
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Green Flash Handicap |
Aug. 22 |
7 p.m. |
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Del Mar Oaks Presented by Keeneland Sales |
Aug. 22 |
9 p.m. |
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Pacific Classic Stakes |
Aug. 22 |
9:30 p.m. |
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Del Mar Mile Stakes |
Aug. 22 |
10 p.m. |
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Canadian Derby |
Aug. 22 |
10:30 p.m. |
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Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby |
Aug. 23 |
TBA |
*Please note: Times are shown in Eastern Time (ET)
Television and Streaming Guide
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Date |
Broadcast Program |
Time Slot (ET) |
Platform/Channel |
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Aug. 19 |
“Saratoga Live” |
1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Aug. 19 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
times vary by post |
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Aug. 19 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
times vary by post |
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Aug. 20 |
“Saratoga Live” |
1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Aug. 20 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
times vary by post |
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Aug. 20 |
“Canadian Derby Preview Show” |
8 p.m. |
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Aug. 20 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
times vary by post |
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Aug. 21 |
“Saratoga Live” |
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Aug. 21 |
“Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview” |
2:30 p.m. |
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Aug. 21 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
times vary by post |
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Aug. 21 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
times vary by post |
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Aug. 22 |
“Saratoga Live” |
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. on FS1, 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. on FS2, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on FOX |
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Aug. 22 |
“America’s Day at the Races” featuring broadcast of the Pacific Classic Stakes |
7 p.m.-9 p.m. on FS2, 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m. on FS1 |
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Aug. 22 |
Live horse racing coverage including the Pacific Classic Stakes |
times vary by post |
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Aug. 22 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
times vary by post |
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Aug. 23 |
“Saratoga Live” |
1 p.m.-2 p.m. on FS1, 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on FS2, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on FS1 |
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Aug. 23 |
Live horse racing broadcasts featuring final-day action from Ellis Park |
times vary by post |
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Aug. 23 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
times vary by post |
*Please note: Times are shown in Eastern Time (ET)
Radio Broadcast Times
*Please note: Times are shown in Eastern Time (ET)
