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. - Results
- BCBC
- 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
- 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
Stay Connected
2021 Event Update
2021 Event Update
The health and safety of our fans, participants, and the public remain our top priority. To ensure we have the most up-to-date safety protocols in place in compliance with CDC guidelines, we are delaying ticket sales for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup. It is our strong intent to safely host fans at this year's event and we will provide further updates in the coming months.
2020 Results
2020 Results
14 new World Champions were crowned over two unforgettable days at Keeneland this past November. Relive all the excitement and view race replays and the final results for all 14 World Championship races.
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
- April 8, 2021
Breeders’ Cup Reveals Official Logo for 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships
April 7, 2021Statement from Breeders' Cup Limited on the Passing of Alice Chandler
Alice Chandler was one of the most remarkable people ever to work in the Thoroughbred industry. We cherished her outstanding achievements as an owner and breeder, and her service to a wide range of racing organizations over many decades, as well as her engaging personality and dynamic spirit.
April 7, 2021Breeders’ Cup Announces Cocktails & Conversation Special Guest Tom Durkin for Thursday’s Broadcast
“Cocktails & Conversation,” the weekly virtual happy hour series returns Thursday (April 8) with special guest Tom Durkin; hosted by Britney Eurton and Nick Luck of NBC Sports; and joined by renowned mixologist and creator of Breeders’ Cup’s official cocktails Mark Tubridy.
April 6, 2021Breeders’ Cup Launches Horseplayers Happy Hour Tour Hosted by In The Money Media
New Tour Offers Players a Chance to Win One of Two $10,000 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge Seats
April 1, 2021Breeders' Cup Launches Second Season of Cocktails & Conversation Livestream Today
Co-Hosts Britney Eurton and Nick Luck of NBC Sports Return with Renowned Mixologist Mark Tubridy
- March 24, 2021
Statement from Breeders' Cup Limited on the Passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
We were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who for many decades was one of our sport’s most prominent and influential owners and breeders, represented by his horses capturing many of the world’s most prestigious Thoroughbred races.
February 26, 2021Four Breeders' Cup Champions - Essential Quality, Fire At Will, Vequist and Monomoy Girl - Return to Action this Weekend
Saturday’s action features two Breeders’ Cup winners in prep races for the 147th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).