Nov. 5 & 6 | Del Mar
Nov. 5 & 6 | Del Mar
- Races
Longines Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic, run at 1 1/4 miles, draws the top international Thoroughbreds year after year.Future Stars Friday, November 5
- Contenders
Longines Classic
View the contenders for the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, the defining event of the international racing season. - Challenge Series
TV Schedule
Don't miss a minute of the action. Coverage of the 2021 Challenge Series will be provided by NBC Sports.
It Just Means More
With races selected worldwide in every Championship division, owning a Breeders’ Cup nominated runner is more important than ever. - BCBC
- Plan Your Visit
How to Get Here
As the world’s greatest converge on Del Mar, here are some helpful tips for finding your way here.
Parking & Transportation
Here's everything you need to know about Parking & Transportation to Del Mar. - History & Tradition
Hall of Champions
Since 1984, the world's finest thoroughbreds have competed in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for a place in history.
Event by Year
See everything from race replays to handle and weather from every Championship since 1984.
Breeding & Nominations
The breeding industry is the cornerstone of the Breeders’ Cup program, the very foundation of our Championships and Challenge series. - Tickets
- Tickets
Reserved Seating
Experience all the action from open-air stadium-style reserved seats, or interior climate-controlled seating. - About
What is Breeders' Cup?
Each racing season ends with just one finish line: the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Global Competition
The Breeders' Cup attracts competition from around the globe including the top talent from 6 continents and over 16 countries.
Father of the Cup
Thirty seven years ago the visionary John Gaines hatched a plan. His vision? The Breeders’ Cup World Championships. - News
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Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets On Sale Now
For only the second time, the most important international horse racing event of the year is coming to scenic Del Mar. Witness history being made at one of the most beautiful racetracks in America, see thoroughbred Champions crowned where the turf meets the surf and soak up all the sun and fun in Southern California.
Win VIP Tickets
Win VIP Tickets
Enter today for your chance to win a VIP trip to the 2021 Breeders' Cup! One lucky fan will win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar on November 5 & 6.
All Bets Are On
All Bets Are On
It's never too early to qualify for the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge. Qualifiers are now live for the 2021 BCBC. Play Today.
Thoroughbred Safety Coalition
The nation’s leading Thoroughbred racing organizations announced the creation of an industry-led effort to unify and enhance existing protections and work together to develop new reforms to ensure the safety of the sport’s equine and human athletes.
Partnering together, the group seeks to create and implement a series of significant safety, medication, operational and integrity guidelines across Thoroughbred racing to ensure the well-being of horses and jockeys and increase transparency and accountability.
News & Press Releases
July 27, 2021Sussex Stakes: Is Poetic Flare getting even better?
Following the defection of world #1 Palace Pier with a blood disorder, Irish star Poetic Flare is set to start hot favourite for Wednesday’s Sussex Stakes, the Qatar-sponsored highlight of the 5-day Glorious Goodwood meeting.
July 26, 2021Poetic Flare and Order of Australia Lead Wednesday's Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood for Automatic Berth into FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile
Mrs. J.S. Bolger’s 3-year-old Poetic Flare (IRE), a two-time Group 1 winner, and Order of Australia (IRE), the defending US$2 million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) champion, lead Wednesday’s Qatar Sussex Stakes (G1) at Goodwood Racecourse.
- July 24, 2021
ADAYAR WINS KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH QIPCO STAKES AT ASCOT AND GAINS AUTOMATIC BERTH INTO LONGINES BREEDERS’ CUP TURF
Godolphin’s Adayar (IRE) emulated the late, great Galileo (IRE) when he became the first winner of the Epsom (Cazoo) Derby in 20 years to capture the 1 ½-mile King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes (G1) at Ascot.
July 23, 2021King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes Roll Call
Get to know the contenders for Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes.
July 23, 2021Potentially vintage King George may be the race of the season
The doors are open to the racing public in Britain again – and after last year’s behind-closed-doors edition, Ascot is preparing for upwards of 15,000 through the gate for a potentially vintage renewal of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday.
July 22, 2021Road to 2021 Breeders' Cup: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for July 21
The path to the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar on Nov. 5-6 is a road with plenty of ups and downs as talented racehorses vie for a spot in one of 14 championship races.