Then we are off to watch the Preakness 2023 live stream online for free (and without cable) to see if Kentucky Derby winner Mage can win the second leg of the Triple Crown.

The Preakness is typically held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. At 1.9 kilometers in length, it is the shortest of the Triple Crown races.

This year's field consisted of seven runners, with the favorite to win, First Mission, being ruled out by veterinarians. As a result, National Treasure leads the odds at 4-1.

Still, all eyes are on Mage as a tough course awaits trainer Gustavo Delgado and jockey Javier Castellano. Only 13 horses have won the Triple Crown, the last being Justify in 2018.

The biggest storyline in the 2023 Preakness is the return of legendary trainer Bob Baffert to the Triple Crown after a two-year suspension; he was barred from action after 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a drug test. Now he returns with National Treasure, who has 4-to-1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby.

Sadly, there is bad news for Baffert. The horse was euthanized at the stables and his jockey, Luis Saez, had to be taken to a nearby hospital after being thrown to the ground.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Preakness 2023 online.

Just because NBC and Peacock aren't available everywhere doesn't mean you have to miss Preakness 2023 when you're away from home. It's very easy to watch it along with the rest of the Internet. With the right VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can stream the show wherever you are.

Not sure which VPN is right for you? After testing a variety of services, the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. They offer great speed and excellent customer service.

In the United States, fans can watch Saturday (May 20) Preakness 2023 TV coverage on NBC, CNBC and Peacock.

Early coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CNBC and streamed on Peacock. Main event coverage begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Approximate post time for the race is 7:01 p.m. ET.

NBC is available for free with the best TV antenna or cable TV package; CBNC requires a cable TV subscription.

If you have already cut cable and don't have cable, you can watch NBC and CNBC on live TV services; Sling TV Blue (or Orange + Blue) or Fubo are recommended.

You can also stream all the coverage on Peacock.

British horse racing fans can watch the 2023 Preakness race on Sky Sports. Post time is around 12:01 a.m. on Sunday.

International travelers who want to use services they have already paid for should check out ExpressVPN.

Previously, Canadians could get Preakness action on TSN. However, the race is not listed on any TSN network schedule at this time.

Subscribers can access their streaming service to watch the race with the help of ExpressVPN.

For horse racing fans in the UK, the Preakness will likely be available on Kayo Sports, a major destination for streaming sports.

Kayo offers a 14-day free trial on both its basic and premium plans.

Another option is to look into ExpressVPN to find available live streams.

The 148th Preakness Stakes currently has seven horses. Below are their names, post positions and current odds