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The best thoroughbreds and jockeys from around the world are competing during the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California. With 14 races scheduled starting on Friday, Oct 31, the event closes out the year in horse racing in North America.
At a Glance: How to Watch Breeders’ Cup World Championships 2025 Online
- When: Friday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 1
- TV channel: NBC, USA Network
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Peacock
The horse-racing event takes place starting on Friday, Oct 31 and goes until the following day on Saturday, Nov. 1. The post time for the first race of the event is 2:45 p.m. PT/5:45 p.m. ET. Coverage broadcasts on NBC and USA Network, and livestreams Peacock. Check out a complete racing schedule here.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Breeders’ Cup with and without a cable subscription, including options to watch the horse-racing event for free.
How to Watch the Breeders’ Cup World Championships 2025 Without Cable
Since Breeders’ Cup 2025 broadcasts on NBC and USA Network, it can also be streamed with services, like Peacock, DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling, some of which even offer free trials. If you act fast and sign up now, you can watch it online for free.
Peacock
If you want to watch the Breeders’ Cup, the horse-racing event is available to stream at home on Peacock.
Not a Peacock subscriber? You can sign up for just $10.99 per month, or $109.99 for an annual subscription for the ad-supported plan — an 18 percent savings. To go ad-free, a subscription goes for $16.99 per month, or $169.99 yearly for nearly 20 percent off an annual subscription.
Aside from Breeders’ Cup, you’ll also get access to originals like Poker Face, The Traitors, We Are Lady Parts, The Day of the Jackal and others; hit movies like Wicked, Wolf Man, The Wild Robot, Nosferatu and others; live sports and entertainment from NBC Sports; and more than 50 “always-on” streaming channels.
DirecTV
Watch the Breeders’ Cup on DirecTV. The cable alternative’s packages offer NBC and USA Network, along with more than 90 other channels — such as ABC, Fox, ESPN, Fox Sports, NBA TV and others. The streamer also has a free five-day trial available, but that’s more than enough time to watch the Breeders’ Cup. Afterward, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with prices starting as low as $49.99 for the first month of service.
Fubo
Watch the Breeders’ Cup on NBC and USA Network, as well as more than 240 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo — which starts at $54.99 for the first month of service ($84.99 per month afterward). The online TV streaming service also offers a seven-day trial for new subscribers, so you can watch online for free during that time.
Hulu + Live TV
To watch the Breeders’ Cup on NBC and USA Network, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 90 other live channels — like BET, CNN, ESPN, Food Network and more — starting at $64.99 per month for your first three months of service ($82.99 per month afterward). It comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited.
Sling
Sling might be a good fit to watch the Breeders’ Cup on NBC and USA Network — and the live TV streaming service is on sale for half off your first month of service. With Sling Blue, you can begin watching starting at $50.99 per month. Additionally, Sling Blue also has ABC, Bravo, Discovery Channel, NFL Network, National Geographic and other channels.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies by TV market. Learn more about Sling here.
How to Watch the Breeders’ Cup World Championships 2025 With Cable
The Breeders’ Cup broadcasts on NBC and USA Network. You can watch through your cable TV provider; on NBCSports.com or NBC Sports mobile apps with your cable TV account login.
Where to Buy the Breeders’ Cup World Championships 2025 Tickets Online
Want to attend the Breeders’ Cup in person? Last-minute tickets are available at StubHub, Ticket Liquidator, Ticket Network and Ticketmaster, prices depend on where you’d like to sit at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in California. For more info, visit BreedersCup.com/tickets.
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