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Breeders’ Cup Schedule
Bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup online at BUSR and get up to a 10% horse betting rebate paid daily to your account, plus up to a $1,000 Welcome Bonus for new customers. Follow 14 Grade 1 races at Keeneland on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships return to Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, for two days of championship horse racing, with leading horses from the United States and around the world on dirt and turf. Use the schedule below to follow each championship race and its post time. All times are Eastern. Race and post times are subject to change and will be announced on October 21, 2026. For prices, see the Breeders’ Cup odds, follow the contenders by division, learn how to bet the Breeders’ Cup or go back to the Breeders’ Cup hub.
Friday, October 30 Breeders’ Cup Racing Schedule
Future Stars Friday features the five Breeders’ Cup championship races for 2-year-olds, showcasing the next generation of leading dirt and turf runners.
Breeders' Cup Friday Schedule
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Keeneland · Lexington, Kentucky
Saturday, October 31 Breeders’ Cup Racing Schedule
Championship Saturday features nine championship races, with the Breeders’ Cup Classic as the final race of the day.
Breeders' Cup Saturday Schedule
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Keeneland · Lexington, Kentucky
2026 Breeders’ Cup Key Dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| October 1 | Online pre-entry opens |
| Monday, October 19 | Pre-entry deadline |
| Wednesday, October 21 | Official race order and post times scheduled to be announced |
| Monday, October 26, 10:00 AM ET | Final entries close at Keeneland |
| Friday, October 30 | Future Stars Friday |
| Saturday, October 31 | Championship Saturday |
Scratches for each day are due at 8:00 AM ET on race day.
How the Breeders’ Cup Schedule Works
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships are divided across two race days, with the juvenile championships on Friday and the remaining nine championship divisions on Saturday.
Future Stars Friday
Friday includes the Juvenile, Juvenile Fillies, Juvenile Turf, Juvenile Fillies Turf and Juvenile Turf Sprint.
Championship Saturday
Saturday includes the Classic, Distaff, Turf, Mile, Dirt Mile, Sprint, Turf Sprint, Filly & Mare Turf and Filly & Mare Sprint.
Breeders’ Cup Post Times and Race Order
The official 2026 Breeders’ Cup race order and post times are scheduled to be announced on October 21. Post times can change, so check back after the announcement and again on race day. Use the Breeders’ Cup odds page to follow the latest prices ahead of each race.
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More Breeders’ Cup Resources
Start at the Breeders’ Cup hub for odds, schedule, betting and more.
Go to the Breeders’ Cup HubFollow Classic, dirt, turf and juvenile prices as the fields develop.
View Breeders’ Cup OddsFollow the leading horses by division as the championship fields develop.
View Breeders’ Cup ContendersLearn more about futures, straight wagers, exotic bets and multi-race betting.
Breeders’ Cup Betting GuideSee the Win and You’re In races that send horses to Keeneland.
View the Challenge SeriesLook back at past Breeders’ Cup Classic winners, jockeys and trainers.
View Breeders’ Cup WinnersMore Breeders’ Cup Coverage
Looking for deeper race analysis, contenders, qualifying races and championship history? Explore US Racing’s 2026 Breeders’ Cup coverage.
Breeders’ Cup Schedule FAQ
When is the 2026 Breeders’ Cup?
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky.
How many races are in the Breeders’ Cup?
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships feature 14 Grade 1 championship races across two days, with five races on Future Stars Friday and nine on Championship Saturday.
Which races are on Friday?
Future Stars Friday features the Juvenile, Juvenile Fillies, Juvenile Turf, Juvenile Fillies Turf and Juvenile Turf Sprint.
Which races are on Saturday?
Championship Saturday features the Classic, Distaff, Turf, Mile, Dirt Mile, Sprint, Turf Sprint, Filly & Mare Turf and Filly & Mare Sprint.
When is the Breeders’ Cup Classic run?
The Breeders’ Cup Classic is the final race on Championship Saturday, October 31. Check the schedule above for the current post time. Times are Eastern and subject to change.
When will the official post times be announced?
The official race order and post times are scheduled to be announced on October 21, 2026.
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