| Grade III race | |
| Location | Tampa Bay Downs Oldsmar, Florida |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1987 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄16 miles |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Four year-olds & older |
| Weight | 123 lbs. with allowances |
| Purse | $100,000 (2020) |
The Challenger Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses four years old or older over a distance of 1+1⁄16 miles on the dirt track in early March at Tampa Bay Downs, Oldsmar, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $100,000.