The Breeders’ Cup World Championships pits the top horses from around the world against each other in the ultimate showdown to finish out the year in horse racing.
NBC Sports is home to the 40th Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Coverage begins on Friday, Nov. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. ET on USA Network and resumes on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network before jumping to NBC and Peacock until 6 p.m. ET (when the Breeders’ Cup Classic finishes) and finishing on the USA Network until 8 p.m. ET.
Here’s everything you need to know about racing’s grand finale at Del Mar Racetrack:
What is the Breeders’ Cup World Championships?
The Breeders’ Cup is horse racing’s last hurrah of the year. Horses from around the globe will compete in 14 races over two days, with the Breeders’ Cup Classic closing out the weekend. Friday will see some of the most promising young horses run in five juvenile races. On Saturday, many of the richest horses, trainers and jockeys face off in nine championship races, including the weekend’s marquee race, the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic.
The Breeders’ Cup originated in 1984 as a year-end championship for North American Thoroughbred horses and their breeders. The brainchild of the late John Gaines, the former owner of Gainesway Farm, the Breeders’ Cup was built by Thoroughbred breeders, for Thoroughbred breeders.
Where is the Breeders’ Cup?
The Breeders’ Cup changes tracks every year, with Santa Anita Park hosting for the second time in five years. Located in Arcadia, Calif., Santa Anita Park has been the location of a number of historic races, including Zenyatta becoming the only filly to win the Breeders’ Cup classic in 2009 and Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella winning four Breeders’ Cup races in one afternoon.
When is the 2024 Breeders’ Cup?
The Breeders’ Cup runs from November 1-2. Friday’s coverage goes from 4 to 8 p.m. ET on USA Network. Saturday’s coverage starts at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network before jumping to NBC and Peacock until 6 p.m. ET (when the Breeders’ Cup Classic finishes) and finishing on the USA Network until 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch the 2024 Breeders’ Cup:
NBC Sports is home to the 2024 Breeders’ Cup, providing comprehensive race coverage and analysis live on TV, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app and Peacock before, during and after. Coverage kicks off with Future Stars Friday on November 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. ET on USA Network, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. NBC Sports will resume coverage the following day on USA Network, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app beginning at 2 p.m. ET, with the broadcast jumping to NBC and Peacock until 6 p.m. ET and finishing on the USA Network until 8 p.m. ET.
Big Event Weekend on NBC and Peacock – November 2nd and 3rd
It’s a weekend of must-watch events on NBC and Peacock. Tune in to the Breeders’ Cup Saturday, November 2nd at 3:30 p.m. ET, followed by Big Ten Football at 7 p.m. ET. The action continues Sunday, November 3rd with figure skating at the Grand Prix de France starting at noon ET, the penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at 1:30 p.m. and the Jaguars battling the Eagles on Sunday Night Football starting at 7 p.m., all on NBC and Peacock.
What devices does Peacock support?
You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here.
