USA Sports and the Horse Racing League (HRL) Announce Partnership to Air All Three Inaugural Race Days Live on USA Network in Spring 2027
Business Wire•10/11/2026•09:05 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤USA Network to air all three inaugural HRL race days live in 2027
- ➤HRL races scheduled at Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Santa Anita Park
- ➤HRL launches with ten teams and over $10 million in annual prize money
- ➤HRL names Renee Wilm, J-T Ladt, and Clifford Lidell to leadership roles
Expert Statements
Celia Kohl, SVP of Strategy and Business Development for Versant and USA Sports
“We’re excited to partner with HRL to present its inaugural season to viewers nationwide live on USA Network”
Celia Kohl, SVP of Strategy and Business Development for Versant and USA Sports
“HRL’s innovative new format, including action from some of horse racing’s most iconic tracks, will offer a fresh and invigorating way for fans to experience thoroughbred racing.”
Greg Maffei, Executive Chairman of HRL
“USA Sports is the ideal partner for HRL as we focus on broadening fan interest in our league and attracting new and younger demographic to horse racing”
Greg Maffei, Executive Chairman of HRL
“Our vision of bringing more storytelling, deeper connections with teams, personalities and our equine athletes that run these races is going to become a reality based in part on USA Network’s ability to reach people not just on television but on other social media platforms.”
Danny Epstien, CEO of HRL
“USA Sports understands the value of our content and the need to leverage that in unique and different ways. We are thrilled to have them as our partner as we launch HRL.”
USA Sports and the Horse Racing League (HRL) Announce Partnership to Air All Three Inaugural Race Days Live on USA Network in Spring 2027
Three Live Race Days Featuring Multiple Dirt and Turf Races on USA Network Take Place from Iconic Tracks: Gulfstream Park (March 13), Keeneland (April 18), and Santa Anita Park (May 15)
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