Three weeks remain in November, but they carry a full month of action. The Claiming Crown, Thanksgiving racing, Jockey Club Derby Day and the Japan Cup all land before November 30. On top of that, the NFL plays in Munich and Mexico City, while the Premier League returns from the international break. So our November 2026 betting calendar puts every big date in one place, and you can plan your bets right through to the end of the month.
Horse Racing From November 11 to 30
Saturday, November 14 opens with the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs. It is one of the best value cards of the fall. The card features nine championship races for claiming horses, led by the $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel, and the $300,000 Dream Supreme Stakes also runs on the same program. Meanwhile, Belmont Park stages two $175,000 juvenile turf sprints that afternoon. The Awad goes for 2-year-olds, while the Stewart Manor goes for 2-year-old fillies, both at six furlongs.
Belmont then takes the spotlight again a week later. The Pebbles Stakes (G3) for 3-year-old fillies runs on Saturday, November 21, and the Manila Stakes (G3) follows on Sunday. Each race carries $200,000 over a mile on turf. On the same Saturday, Churchill Downs runs the $300,000 Commonwealth Turf (G3).
After that, Mahoning Valley runs the $300,000 Steel Valley Sprint on Monday, November 23, with the $200,000 Cheryl C. White Memorial on the same card. Zia Park in New Mexico also stages its New Mexico Classic races that Monday, then the $350,000 Zia Park Derby headlines its Tuesday program.
New Meets Opening This Month
Four winter meets join the calendar in the second half of the month. First, Tampa Bay Downs opens its 2026 to 2027 season on Wednesday, November 18, with first post at 12:15pm ET. Then Fair Grounds in New Orleans returns on Thursday, November 19. Oaklawn Park and Turf Paradise both open on Friday, November 27, so the betting menu keeps growing just as the northern meets wind down. If any racing terms on a program trip you up, our horse racing terms guide covers the lot.
Thanksgiving Weekend Racing
Churchill Downs starts early on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, with first post at 11:30am ET. Its card includes the $300,000 Falls City Stakes (G3) and the $300,000 Cardinal, while Del Mar runs the Red Carpet Stakes on turf. Next, on Friday, November 27, Churchill Downs stages the $700,000 Clark Stakes (G2) alongside the $300,000 Mrs. Revere Stakes (G2). Del Mar also adds the $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) that day.
Even so, Saturday, November 28 is the heaviest racing day of the month. Belmont’s Jockey Club Derby Day offers six stakes worth $2.35 million, according to the NYRA stakes schedule. In fact, the Jockey Club Derby (G2), Jockey Club Oaks (G3) and Man o’ War (G2) carry $500,000 each, while the Long Island (G3) adds $250,000. Churchill Downs answers with the $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) and the $400,000 Golden Rod (G2) for 2-year-olds. Out west, Del Mar runs the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1) with the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) in support. Clear your Saturday.
Sunday, November 29 then closes the month in style. Del Mar stages the $300,000 Matriarch Stakes (G1) for fillies and mares, while Churchill Downs wraps up its fall meet with the $300,000 Chilukki Stakes (G3).
Group 1 Turf Races in Japan
Japan also delivers three Group 1 turf races in a row. The Queen Elizabeth II Cup comes first on Sunday, November 15, then the Mile Championship follows on Sunday, November 22. After that, the Japan Cup runs over 2,400 meters at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday, November 29, with more than $7 million in total prize money. That makes it one of the richest turf races of the year, so it deserves a spot on your Sunday.
NFL: Munich, Mexico City and Thanksgiving
Week 10 kicks off on Thursday, November 12, when Washington visits the New York Giants. Then on Sunday, November 15, the New England Patriots meet the Detroit Lions in Munich at 9:30am ET on FOX. Later that day, Buffalo visits the Jets, while Pittsburgh plays Cincinnati on Sunday Night Football. Finally, the Chargers at the Ravens closes the week on Monday night.
Week 11 then heads south of the border. The Minnesota Vikings face the San Francisco 49ers at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Sunday, November 22, at 8:20pm ET on NBC. Before that, the Colts visit the Texans on Thursday night. After the Mexico City game, the Bengals play the Commanders on Monday Night Football.
Thanksgiving NFL Games
Thanksgiving week now starts on Wednesday, because Green Bay visits the Los Angeles Rams on Netflix at 8pm ET. Then on Thursday, November 26, the Bears play the Lions at 1pm ET, the Eagles meet the Cowboys at 4:30pm ET and the Chiefs face the Bills at 8:20pm ET. That is three games in one day. After that, the Broncos visit the Steelers on Black Friday at 3pm ET. Finally, New England plays the Chargers on Sunday night before Carolina hosts Tampa Bay on Monday, November 30.
You can also bet on every one of these games through Fanatics Sportsbook at all nine Winners venues in Connecticut.
Premier League and European Football
The international break runs until November 17, so Premier League action resumes on Saturday, November 21. For us, Newcastle against Arsenal at 12:30pm ET is the pick of that day. A day later, Liverpool hosts Manchester United at 11:30am ET, which gives us the biggest rivalry in English football on a Sunday morning.
The last weekend of the month goes one better, though. Everton hosts Liverpool in the Merseyside derby at 7am ET on Sunday, November 29. Set an alarm for that one. Later that morning, Arsenal welcomes Manchester City at 11:30am ET in the standout Premier League fixture of the month.
Champions League Matchday 5
In between those weekends, Matchday 5 of the Champions League runs on November 24 and 25. On Tuesday, Arsenal hosts Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City faces Napoli and Real Madrid plays PSV Eindhoven, all at 3pm ET. Aston Villa also travels to Galatasaray for an earlier 12:45pm ET start.
Wednesday then brings Liverpool’s trip to Club Brugge and Manchester United’s visit to Sporting CP. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain hosts Roma and Lille takes on Bayern Munich, again at 3pm ET. As with the NFL, soccer betting runs through Fanatics Sportsbook at our Winners venues.
Jai Alai Highlights: Pelota Miami
Pelota Miami runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:30am ET on MyWinners. However, its last day this month falls on Wednesday, November 18, so the window for jai alai is short. Don’t miss it. That leaves the midweek mornings of November 17 and 18 as the final sessions on the November calendar. MyWinners streams jai alai with quick betting markets, which suits the fast pace of the sport.
Greyhound Racing in November
Greyhound racing fills the gaps between horse races all month, with two West Virginia tracks on the MyWinners calendar. Tri-State races Tuesday to Saturday at 6pm ET, while Wheeling Island runs Wednesday to Sunday at 1pm ET. As a result, you can find greyhound racing on MyWinners every day of the week except Monday.
Other Highlights: Grey Cup, Las Vegas and The Game
Canada goes first. The 113th Grey Cup goes on Sunday, November 15, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, where the Montreal Alouettes meet the Edmonton Elks at 6pm ET. Vegas is next. Formula 1 hits the Strip for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, November 21. Lights go out at 8pm local time, which means an 11pm ET start for us.
College football’s rivalry weekend then rounds off the month. Michigan visits Ohio Stadium to face Ohio State in The Game on Saturday, November 28, at noon ET on FOX. That kickoff lands a few hours before the Hollywood Derby, so Saturday afternoon gives us something to bet on from start to finish.
Your November 2026 Betting Calendar at a Glance
We have pulled the key dates of our November 2026 betting calendar into two quick tables, so you can see each weekend’s highlights in a few seconds.
Key Racing Dates
First, the racing table lists the feature cards from November 14 to 29.
| Date | Feature Cards |
|---|---|
| Sat Nov 14 | Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs, while Belmont runs the $175,000 Awad and Stewart Manor |
| Sun Nov 15 | Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) in Japan, as well as the Bob Hope Stakes (G3) at Del Mar |
| Nov 18 to 19 | Tampa Bay Downs opens on Wednesday, then Fair Grounds returns on Thursday |
| Nov 21 to 22 | Pebbles Stakes (G3) at Belmont on Saturday, then the Manila Stakes (G3) and Mile Championship (G1) on Sunday |
| Mon Nov 23 | Steel Valley Sprint ($300,000) at Mahoning Valley, while Zia Park runs its New Mexico Classic races |
| Tue Nov 24 | Zia Park Derby ($350,000) and Zia Park Oaks ($300,000) |
| Thu Nov 26 | Thanksgiving racing at Churchill Downs, including the Falls City Stakes (G3) |
| Fri Nov 27 | Clark Stakes (G2, $700,000) at Churchill Downs, while Oaklawn Park and Turf Paradise also open |
| Sat Nov 28 | Jockey Club Derby Day at Belmont ($2.35 million), as well as the Hollywood Derby (G1) at Del Mar |
| Sun Nov 29 | Japan Cup (G1) in Tokyo, while Del Mar runs the Matriarch Stakes (G1) |
Churchill Downs races are available only to bettors in Connecticut, online and in venue.
Key Sports, Jai Alai and Greyhound Dates
Next, the sports table covers the NFL, soccer, jai alai, greyhounds and the rest of the calendar.
| Date | Big Games (ET) |
|---|---|
| Sun Nov 15 | Patriots vs Lions in Munich at 9:30am, then the Grey Cup at 6pm |
| Wed Nov 18 | Pelota Miami jai alai at 11:30am, its last day of the November calendar |
| Sat Nov 21 | Newcastle vs Arsenal at 12:30pm, then the Las Vegas Grand Prix at 11pm |
| Sun Nov 22 | Liverpool vs Manchester United at 11:30am, while Vikings vs 49ers kicks off in Mexico City at 8:20pm |
| Nov 24 to 25 | Champions League Matchday 5, with English clubs in action on both nights |
| Thu Nov 26 | Bears at Lions, Eagles at Cowboys, then Chiefs at Bills |
| Fri Nov 27 | Broncos at Steelers at 3pm on Black Friday |
| Sat Nov 28 | Michigan at Ohio State at noon, while Belmont runs Jockey Club Derby Day |
| Sun Nov 29 | Everton vs Liverpool at 7am, then Arsenal vs Manchester City at 11:30am |
| Daily | Greyhounds from Tri-State (Tue to Sat, 6pm) and Wheeling Island (Wed to Sun, 1pm) |
NFL, soccer and other sports betting is available through Fanatics Sportsbook at Winners venues in Connecticut. Racing, greyhounds and jai alai are available online.
Bet on November’s Biggest Events With MyWinners
From the Claiming Crown to Jockey Club Derby Day and the Japan Cup, November finishes with a packed racing schedule. Racing, greyhounds and jai alai are all available online, while NFL, soccer and other sports betting runs through Fanatics Sportsbook at our Winners venues. Just remember that Churchill Downs races, including the Claiming Crown and the Clark, are available only to bettors in Connecticut, online and in venue. Then look out for our December edition on November 30.
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