The 158th Running of the Belmont Stakes
The final jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown is almost here. The 158th Belmont Stakes is scheduled for this Saturday, June 6, at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. While the dream of a Triple Crown winner has concluded for 2026—following Golden Tempo's victory at the Kentucky Derby and Napoleon Solo’s win at the Preakness Stakes—all eyes remain on this weekend’s prestigious event as Golden Tempo returns to the track.
Broadcast and Streaming Guide
Fans have several options to catch the action live, regardless of whether they have a traditional cable subscription. Coverage kicks off early on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. ET on FS2, with additional coverage starting on Fox at 3 p.m. ET. The post time for the main event is set for 7:04 p.m. ET.
For those looking to watch without cable, several streaming platforms offer access to Fox and FS1, including:
- YouTube TV
- DirecTV Stream
- Fubo TV
- Hulu + Live TV
- Sling TV
Race Details and Purse
The Belmont Stakes is a grueling test of endurance, covering a distance of 1.5 miles. Competitors will be aiming to challenge the legendary course record of 2:24, established by Secretariat. The prestige of the race is matched by the financial reward, with the winning team securing a significant portion of the $2 million total purse.
Contender Odds and Field
The field for this year’s race features a diverse mix of talent, with some of the morning line favorites including:
- Renegade: 2-1
- Chief Wallabee: 3-1
- Golden Tempo: 9-2
- Commandment: 6-1
- Emerging Market: 6-1
Understanding the Triple Crown
The Triple Crown represents the pinnacle of three-year-old thoroughbred racing, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Achieving a sweep is one of the rarest feats in sports, with only 13 horses having accomplished this milestone in history; the most recent being Justify in 2018.