In 2014 , NBC announced a 10 - year extension of their media rights to the Breeders ' Cup .
Beginning in 2012 , the Breeders ' Cup would be broadcast in its entirety on NBCSN , except for the Classic which would be televised by NBC .
In 2014 , NBC announced a 10 - year extension of NBC 's media rights to the Breeders ' Cup .
Beginning in 2012 , the Breeders ' Cup would be broadcast in its entirety on NBCSN , except for the Classic which would be televised by NBC .