Preakness Stakes Dates. When is Preakness Stakes in US?
The Preakness Stakes is the second event in the Triple Crown and is annually held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. In the table below, you will find when Preakness Stakes is official marked and celebrated in US over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
Saturday | May 15 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2011 |
Saturday | May 21 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2012 |
Saturday | May 19 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2013 |
Saturday | May 18 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2014 |
Saturday | May 17 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2015 |
Saturday | May 16 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2016 |
Saturday | May 21 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2017 |
Saturday | May 20 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2018 |
Saturday | May 19 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2019 |
Saturday | May 18 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2020 |
Saturday | May 16 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2021 |
Saturday | May 15 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2022 |
Saturday | May 21 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2023 |
Saturday | May 20 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2024 |
Saturday | May 18 | Preakness Stakes |
| 2025 |
Saturday | May 17 | Preakness Stakes |
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