The horse racing world is abuzz with anticipation for a thrilling rematch at the 2025 Belmont Stakes, taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, New York. This highly anticipated event, known as the "Test of the Champion," will see Preakness Stakes winner Journalism go head-to-head with Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty. The stage is set at the historic Saratoga Race Course, where Sovereignty was seen training on the track during a morning workout on June 5, 2025, prior to the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes.

The rivalry between these two esteemed thoroughbreds has captivated fans. Journalism secured a dramatic come-from-behind victory at the Preakness Stakes on May 17 at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland. This win came just two weeks after Sovereignty caused an upset by winning the Kentucky Derby on May 3 in Louisville, where Journalism had been the favored contender. Now, these two champions, along with six other formidable horses, will compete in what promises to be one of the most exciting horse races of the year.

The main race of the Belmont Stakes is scheduled to begin at 7:04 p.m. ET on Saturday. Viewers are advised to tune in earlier than the official post time, as it could be subject to slight adjustments. Alongside the headline contenders Journalism and Sovereignty, the field includes a competitive lineup of horses vying for the prestigious title.

Enthusiasts can follow the racing action on television. Coverage will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET on FS1 and will then transition to Fox at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, as per Fox Sports. For those preferring to stream the event, the 2025 Belmont Stakes will be available live on streaming services that carry Fox, such as Sling TV, Fubo, and Hulu.

The complete lineup for this year's Belmont Stakes, along with their current odds, is as follows: Hil Road (10-1), Sovereignty (2-1), Rodriguez (6-1), Uncaged (30-1), Crudo (15-1), Baeza (4-1), Journalism (8-5), and Heart of Honor (30-1). With Journalism as the current favorite at 8-5 and Sovereignty close behind at 2-1, the competition is expected to be fierce.

A significant purse of $2 million awaits the winner of this year's Belmont Stakes. Beyond the monetary prize, if either Journalism or Sovereignty emerges victorious, they will also claim significant bragging rights, having won two of the three jewels of horse racing's Triple Crown. However, neither horse will achieve the coveted Triple Crown this year, an honor that requires winning all three major races. The last horse to accomplish this remarkable feat was Bob Baffert's Justify in 2018.