NBC has retained the media rights to the Preakness Stakes, fending off multiple bidders, Front Office Sports has learned.
NBC, which also holds the rights to the Kentucky Derby, will retain the rights to the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Aug 04, 2026 | 06:07 pm
UPDATED Aug 04, 2026 | 06:31 pm
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After a hard-fought bidding war, NBC Sports is retaining media rights to the Preakness Stakes, Front Office Sports has learned.
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