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How to watch the Belmont Stakes: Time, channel, odds and more

Now that the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes are done, there's just one leg of the 2023 Triple Crown left: the 155th Belmont Stakes. Nine horses will run for the honor of a blanket of carnations — and the top prize of $800,000 — this weekend 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 Secretariat's monumental Triple Crown win. Unfortunately, there's no chance for a Triple Crown win this year, since the Kentucky Derby winner, Mage, did not manage to eke out a win at the Preakness Stakes, and will not be running in the Belmont Stakes. But that won't stop horse racing fans from following all the action on the track this weekend, where most eyes will be on scratched Kentucky Derby frontrunner Forte and 2023 Preakness winner National Treasure. Here's what you need to know about how to watch the 2023 Belmont Stakes live, including the schedule, channels, streaming info and last-minute Belmont Stakes ticket prices.

How to watch the Belmont Stakes 2023

Belmont date: June 10, 2023

Belmont post time: 7:02 p.m.

Belmont Stakes Location: Belmont Park Racetrack, Elmont, NY

Channel: Fox, FS1, FS2

Streaming: Sling TV, Fubo

Will the Belmont Stakes be cancelled this year? 

Due to dangerous levels of smoke from Canadian wildfires impacting New York's air quality, Thursday's practice races at Belmont Park were cancelled. However, Saturday's race is scheduled to continue.

What channel is the Belmont Stakes on this year?

For the very first time, the Belmont Stakes will air on Fox instead of its usual home on NBC.

If you already have access to Fox, then you should be off and running! No need to keep reading. But if you're not sure how to tune into Belmont Stakes coverage in 2023, then hold your horses and check out our suggestions for the best way to watch the race below, including streaming, cable and more.

2023 Belmont Stakes schedule:

All times Eastern

Thursday, June 8

Coverage on FS2: 3 - 8:30 p.m.

Friday, June 9

Coverage on FS2: 12:30 - 5 p.m.

Coverage on FS1 5 - 6 p.m.

Coverage on FS2 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 10 - Belmont Stakes Day

Pre-race coverage on FS1: 11am - 4 p.m.

Race coverage on Fox: 4 - 7:30 p.m.

Post-race Coverage on FS2 7:30 - 8 p.m.

Where is the Belmont Stakes 2023?

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 2023 Kentucky Derby winner. Unfortunately for Triple Crown fans, Mage did not win the Preakness Stakes, squashing any hope for a Triple Crown win in 2023.

Belmont Stakes tickets 

If you're in the NY 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.

Every way to watch the Belmont Stakes on Fox without cable: