by With the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes behind us, only one leg of the 2023 Triple Crown remains – the 155th Belmont Stakes. Nine horses will race this weekend for the honor of a blanket of carnations – and the grand prize of $800,000 – in the longest race of the Triple Crown series at a distance of 1.5 miles. The 155th Belmont Stakes marks the 50th anniversary of the Secretariat’s monumental Triple Crown win. Unfortunately there is no chance of a Triple Crown win this year as the Kentucky Derby winner, Mage, failed to win at the Preakness Stakes and will not compete in the Belmont Stakes. But that won’t stop horse racing fans from getting all the action on the track this weekend, where most eyes will be on Forte, the Kentucky Derby frontrunner and National Treasure winner of 2023 Preakness. Here’s what you need to know about how to watch the 2023 Belmont Stakes live, including the schedule, channels, streaming information and last minute Belmont Stakes ticket prices.
How to watch the 2023 Belmont Stakes
Belmont Date: June 10, 2023
Belmont after time: 7:02 PM
Location Belmont Stakes: Belmont Park Racetrack, Elmont, NY
Channel: Fox, FS1, FS2
Stream: Sling TV, Fubo
What channel is the Belmont Stakes on this year?
For the first time ever, the Belmont Stakes will be broadcast on Fox instead of NBC.
If you already have access to Fox, then you should be up and running! No need to keep reading. But if you’re not sure how to tune into Belmont Stakes coverage in 2023, then take it easy and check out our suggestions for the best way to watch the race below, including streaming, cable and more.
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Watch Fox, FS1 and FS2 with Fubo
Fubo TV
Fubo TV’s Pro tier gives you access to Fox, FS1 and FS2, plus ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and over 100 live channels. At $75 per month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a more expensive option, but you’ll still save a lot compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform offers a 7-day free trial.
$0 at Fubo
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Watch Fox and FS1 with Sling Blue
Sling TV
Starting at just $22.50 for your first month, Sling TV’s Blue tier offers Fox and Fox Sports 1, plus NBC, ABC, TBS, and 38 other channels. A Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so if you’re worried about missing out on some of the Belmont Stakes action, you can always record the race.
$23 at Sling
2023 Belmont Stakes Schedule:
All times Eastern
Thursday June 8
Coverage on FS2: 3 – 8:30 pm
Friday June 9
Coverage on FS2: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Coverage on FS1 5pm – 6pm
Coverage on FS2 6am – 6:30pm
Saturday, June 10 – Belmont Stakes Day
Pre-race coverage on FS1: 11am – 4pm
Race coverage on Fox: 4-7:30 p.m
Post-race report on FS2 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where is the 2023 Belmont Stakes?
The Belmont Stakes are held at Belmont Park Racetrack in Elmont, New York
2023 Belmont Horses, Post Positions and Odds
1. Tapit Shoes, Jose Ortiz, 20-1
2. Tapit Trice, Luis Saez, 3-1
3. Arcangelo, Javier Castellano, 8-1
4. National Treasure, John R. Velasquez, 5-1
5. Il Miracolo, Marcos Meneses, 30-1
6. Forte, Irad Ortiz Jr., 5-2
7. Hit Show, Manuel Franco, 10-1
8. Angel of Empire, Flavien Prat, 7-2
9. Red route one, Joel Rosario, 15-1
Who won the 2023 Kentucky Derby?
Mage was the unexpected winner of the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Unfortunately for Triple Crown fans, Mage did not win the Preakness Stakes, destroying any hopes of a Triple Crown win in 2023.
Belmont Stakes Tickets
If you’re in the New York area, you can also head to the Belmont Park Racetrack to watch the Belmont Stakes in person. Tickets for Saturday’s race start as low as $30.
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