Breeders’ Cup 2024: Comprehensive TV, Streaming, and Radio Schedule
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The Breeders’ Cup World Championships are upon us, promising a week of elite horse racing culminating in a media frenzy rivaled only by the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. The 42nd annual event, scheduled for Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, will draw significant national and international attention, showcasing unparalleled quality in racing.This year’s competition returns to the picturesque Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Southern California, with a forecast predicting sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s.
A Week of Racing Coverage Begins
Comprehensive coverage of the Breeders’ cup will be readily available across multiple platforms. NBC Sports and FanDuel TV will lead the charge with in-depth broadcasts,while NBC’s Peacock streaming service and FanDuel TV will offer live streams of all 14 Breeders’ Cup races over the two-day event.fanduel TV’s dedicated coverage, branded as the “Breeders’ Cup Player’s Show,” kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Friday and 11 a.m. ET on Saturday.
NBC sports & USA Network Schedule
NBC Sports’ schedule begins on “Future stars Friday,” with four of the five races airing on USA Network from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. “Championship Saturday” will see three races broadcast on USA Network from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.ET.The nationally televised broadcast on NBC will feature five races from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET, including the prestigious $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. The final race of Saturday, the Maker’s Mark Filly & Mare Turf, will be shown on FanDuel TV and streamed on Peacock.
FanDuel TV’s Extensive Lineup
FanDuel TV is going all-in on Breeders’ Cup coverage.Beyond broadcasting every race live, including the longines Classic, the network will air the Rood & Riddle post-position draw on Monday, October 27, at 7 p.m.ET, also available via livestream on the Breeders’ Cup website. The popular “Breakfast at the Breeders’ Cup” series, featuring workouts and news, will continue daily through Thursday, October 30, starting at 10 a.m. ET. Throughout Breeders’ Cup week, FanDuel TV will also broadcast races from Del Mar’s opening card on Thursday, October 30, alongside regular programming from Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Woodbine.
Beyond the Breeders’ Cup: Additional Racing Coverage
The racing action extends beyond the Breeders’ Cup itself. “America’s Day at the Races” will showcase live racing from Belmont at the Big A in New York over a four-day period, from Thursday through Sunday, November 2, airing on FOX Sports. Special broadcasts include harness racing from the Meadowlands on Sat
