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How to Watch Breeders’ Cup Friday 2026: Classic Post Time, TV Channels & More
Future Stars Friday at the 2026 Breeders’ Cup is today.
Five Grade 1 races for 2-year-olds run this afternoon at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. Post positions were drawn on Monday, and the championship schedule is set.
Here’s when and where to watch every Breeders’ Cup race on Friday, October 30th.
Naturally, you can bet which horses will win their Breeders’ Cup races at FanDuel Racing. Also, discover 2026 Breeders’ Cup odds and bet the Breeders’ Cup with exclusive bonuses and promos.
Where To Watch Breeders’ Cup Friday
FanDuel TV has the whole day. Through the “Breeders’ Cup Players’ Show,” FanDuel TV airs every race on Keeneland’s 10-race card, from the 11:55 a.m. ET first post through the Juvenile Turf at 5:35 p.m. ET. It is the only TV home for the first two races of the day.
USA Network and Peacock come on at 1 p.m. ET and stay live until 6 p.m. ET, covering all five juvenile championship races.
If you’re streaming, the Players’ Show is on Peacock for the first time this year. It’s also on BreedersCup.com, the Breeders’ Cup app, and the Breeders’ Cup YouTube, Facebook and X channels.
Time (ET) | Where to watch | What’s on |
|---|---|---|
| 11:55 a.m. to 1 p.m. | FanDuel TV | Races 1 and 2 (undercard) |
| 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. | USA Network, Peacock, FanDuel TV | Races 3 to 10, including all five Breeders’ Cup races |
Breeders’ Cup Friday Post Times
Race | Post (ET) | Breeders’ Cup race | Distance / surface | Purse | ML favorite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2:55 p.m. | Juvenile Turf Sprint | 5 1/2 furlongs, turf | $1 million | Libertango (5-2) |
| 7 | 3:35 p.m. | Juvenile Fillies | 1 1/16 miles, dirt | $2 million | Emphatic (9-5) |
| 8 | 4:15 p.m. | John Deere Juvenile Fillies Turf | 1 mile, turf | $1 million | Sun Goddess (6-5) |
| 9 | 4:55 p.m. | FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile | 1 1/16 miles, dirt | $2 million | Hughes (1-1) |
| 10 | 5:35 p.m. | Brown Advisory Juvenile Turf | 1 mile, turf | $1 million | How’s Al Today (3-1) |
All five championship races air on USA Network, Peacock and FanDuel TV.
What Time Does Breeders’ Cup Friday Start?
Racing at Keeneland starts at 11:55 a.m. ET, with five undercard races before the championship action. The first Breeders’ Cup race, the Juvenile Turf Sprint, goes at 2:55 p.m. ET. The day ends with the Juvenile Turf at 5:35 p.m. ET.
If you’re heading to the track, parking opens at 9 a.m. ET and admission gates open at 9:30 a.m. ET. All parking must be bought in advance.
How to Bet Breeders’ Cup Friday at FanDuel Racing
Every race on today’s card is open for betting at FanDuel Racing, from win, place and show to exotics. Friday’s menu also includes a $3 All-Turf Pick 3 linking the three grass races: the Juvenile Turf Sprint (Race 6), the Juvenile Fillies Turf (Race 8) and the Juvenile Turf (Race 10).
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