BREEDERS' CUP

The 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, consisting of 14 races (13 Grade 1 events) with purses and awards totalling more than $30 million, will be held on November 4-5 at Keeneland Racecourse in Kentucky, USA, and will be televised live by the NBC Sports Group. 

The Breeders’ Cup also administers the Breeders’ Cup Challenge qualifying series, which provides automatic starting positions into the Championships races. The Challenge Series consist of 86 qualifying races, hosted at 28 racecourses in 12 countries. 

The Breeders’ Cup generates $96 million annually in economic impact to its host cities..
The 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, consisting of 14 races (13 Grade 1 events) with purses and awards totalling more than $30 million, will be held on November 5-6 at Del Mar Racecourse in Del Mar, CA., and will be televised live by the NBC Sports Group. 

The Breeders’ Cup also administers the Breeders’ Cup Challenge qualifying series, which provides automatic starting positions into the Championships races. The Challenge Series consist of 86 qualifying races, hosted at 28 racecourses in 12 countries. 

The Breeders’ Cup generates $96 million annually in economic impact to its host cities.
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships, consisting of 14 Grade 1 races with purses and awards totalling more than $30 million, will be held on 30-31 October, 2026 at Keeneland.

The Challenge Series consists of the best races from around the world and awards each winner an automatic and free entry into the Breeders' Cup World Championships. With a record number of qualifying races all over the world, this year’s series means more than ever.

View the upcoming Challenge Series schedule below. North American Challenge Series dates will be announced later in 2026.

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