The middle jewel of the Triple Crown returns in 2022 on May 21.
The Preakness was postponed to October in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, which marked the latest running of the race in a history that dates back to 1873. And, Rombauer won last year's race, which returned to its spot as the second race in the Triple Crown.
This year's race will be highly anticipated to see whether long-shot Kentucky Derby-winner Rich Strike can get one win away from the most improbable Triple Crown ever.
WBAL's Robert Lang with Dr. Chaudhari on the weather for Preakness:
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Last year, Preakness LIVE replaced InfieldFest with a socially distant concert experience. This year's Preakness will feature both programs!
Preakness LIVE on Friday, May 20, is being billed as racing's biggest after-party! It's a culinary, arts and music festival taking place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Get Preakness LIVE tickets here.
Preakness LIVE set times -- main stage from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Culinary Stage opens at 4 p.m. with a Chef Expo by Marcus Samuelsson, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.
The 300 Unplugged Stage starts at 4 p.m. with Brave Williams, Gary Groove, Mond Already, Money Jake, Shannon Ramsey, Yanna Maria, DJ Keebee and Hi-Def.
InfieldFest on Saturday, May 21, features performances by world-renowned artists from the heart of the historic Pimlico Race Course. This year, Marshmello is the headliner, joined by Frank Walker and Moneybagg Yo. The Chainsmokers will take part in a special NBC broadcast performance. Get InfieldFest tickets here
The weight is over. @infield_fest is back May 21...featuring the world's tallest jockey? Get your tickets to see @marshmello live at https://t.co/gf2iempsOc. pic.twitter.com/BJi52OCOxU — Preakness Stakes (@PreaknessStakes) May 11, 2022
The weight is over. @infield_fest is back May 21...featuring the world's tallest jockey? Get your tickets to see @marshmello live at https://t.co/gf2iempsOc. pic.twitter.com/BJi52OCOxU
POST-POSITION DRAW: Monday, May 16, 4 p.m. (See our coverage here)
Here are the post positions and morning lines as of Monday:
BLACK-EYED SUSAN DAY: Friday, May 20. Doors at Pimlico Race Course open at 10 a.m.
PREAKNESS STAKES: Saturday, May 21, at Pimlico Race Course in northwest Baltimore. There are races all day leading up Preakness post time, which is around 6:50 p.m.
Admission gates open at 9 a.m. on Preakness Day with a first post of 10:30 a.m. Traffic flow will be the lightest before noon, and wait times could be lengthy between noon and 3 p.m.
Happy Opening Day! The stage is set for an incredible Spring Meet. First post is 12:40pm Thursday-Sunday. #Pimlico pic.twitter.com/UtInVI39Az — Pimlico (@PimlicoRC) May 12, 2022
Happy Opening Day! The stage is set for an incredible Spring Meet. First post is 12:40pm Thursday-Sunday. #Pimlico pic.twitter.com/UtInVI39Az
General admission tickets start at $60 and go up from there for concourse, clubhouse, grandstand, dining and Turfside Terrace levels. Buy Preakness tickets in advance here.
Can't go? Watch the special coverage and all of the Preakness Stakes on WBAL-TV 11.
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Check out my @wbalradio video as I caught up with @wbaltv11 @wbaljfro as it wouldn’t be @PreaknessStakes without her fantastic outfits like this #Maryland themed ensemble featuring @camhatsNYC & @routeoneapparel Listen to @wbalradio & watch @wbaltv11 today & tomorrow @hearsttv pic.twitter.com/fIQn4FcWs1 — Scott Wykoff (@ScottWykoffWBAL) May 20, 2022
Check out my @wbalradio video as I caught up with @wbaltv11 @wbaljfro as it wouldn’t be @PreaknessStakes without her fantastic outfits like this #Maryland themed ensemble featuring @camhatsNYC & @routeoneapparel Listen to @wbalradio & watch @wbaltv11 today & tomorrow @hearsttv pic.twitter.com/fIQn4FcWs1
The following items are prohibited everywhere on Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness Days:
Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all indoor and seating sections. Please use designated smoking areas.
The following items are prohibited in the grandstand/clubhouse:
The following items are permitted in the grandstand/clubhouse:
The following items are prohibited in the turfside terrace and clubhouse:
The following items are prohibited in the InfieldFest/Mug & Vine Lounge presented by Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer:
The following items are permitted in the InfieldFest/Mug & Vine Lounge presented by Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer:
*Pimlico reserves the right to confiscate any such item.
All persons entering Pimlico and their camera bags, purses and containers are subject to direct physical search or indirect search by wanding or magnetometers.
Look! It’s @PreaknessStakes 2nd morning line favorite Early Voting heading out to the track here at @PimlicoRC this morning for trainer @TheRealChadCBr1 on this #BlackEyedSusanDay Listen for my reports on @wbalradio & watch @wbaltv11 @JNNewtWBAL @AvaWBAL @wbaljfro @HearstTV pic.twitter.com/KtA7UcLxul — Scott Wykoff (@ScottWykoffWBAL) May 20, 2022
Look! It’s @PreaknessStakes 2nd morning line favorite Early Voting heading out to the track here at @PimlicoRC this morning for trainer @TheRealChadCBr1 on this #BlackEyedSusanDay Listen for my reports on @wbalradio & watch @wbaltv11 @JNNewtWBAL @AvaWBAL @wbaljfro @HearstTV pic.twitter.com/KtA7UcLxul
Designated parking lots correspond to tickets and are as follows:
General building admission/grandstand/clubhouse seating ticket-holders use Lots 1, 2, 3, 9
Sports palace and dining room seating ticket-holders use Lots 1, 2, 3
Turfside Terrace/Preakness Village/Clubhouse Turn and Sky Suites ticket-holders use Lots 1, 2, 3
For those who have an Infieldfest Ticket, use Lot 4 for track crossing tram or Lot 9 for direct tunnel entrance
There are two ride-share lots.
Anyone with an Infield Fest ticket should use the ride-share lot at Northern Parkway and Preakness Way.
All other ticket holders should use the West Belvedere/Palmer Avenue curbside drop location. This includes ticket-holders for:
MTA local bus service: Bus Nos. 30, 31, 34, 85, 91 and 94 all stop near Pimlico Race Course. The one-way fare is $1.90 or $4.40 for a day pass.
MTA Metro subway service: Take Metro Subway to the Rogers Avenue station. Then, take connecting Shuttle Bus to Pimlico Race Course. A $4.40 day pass is required.
MTA Light Rail service: Take Light Rail to the West Cold Spring Lane stop. Then, take connecting Shuttle Bus service to Pimlico Race Course. A $4.40 day pass is required.
Shuttle buses will arrive and depart Pimlico Race Course at Park Heights and Hayward avenues. Shuttle Bus service begins at 8 a.m. and return service ends two hours after the Preakness race.
MTA users can download the CharmPass app to pay fares.
For more information call the MTA Transit Information Contact Center at 410-539-5000 or 866-RIDE-MTA, or visit mta.maryland.gov.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation advises motorists of road closures and traffic modifications in effect for the 147th Preakness Stakes.
Motorists traveling in northwest Baltimore may experience delays throughout the day and should be on the watch for pedestrians and changing traffic patterns while driving.
All posted parking restrictions will be strictly enforced and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. Vehicles that are towed during the event will be taken to Cylburn Avenue just south of Northern Parkway. Motorists with questions concerning the location of their vehicle should call 311.
In preparation for the event, the following road closures and special traffic patterns will be implemented:
Friday starting at 5 a.m. until Saturday at 11 p.m.
Saturday from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Saturday from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Saturday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Saturday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.
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