The 152nd Run for the Roses is Saturday, May 2 — here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action from home.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Horse racing’s most storied event returns this weekend, and whether you’re a lifelong fan or just tuning in for the pageantry, there are plenty of ways to watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby without leaving your couch.
The 152nd Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 2, at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with post time set for approximately 6:57 p.m. ET.
NBC and Peacock hold the broadcasting rights, and coverage will span most of the afternoon.
How to watch the Kentucky Derby on TV
The day’s coverage kicks off on FanDuel TV from 10:30 a.m. to noon ET.
Peacock and NBCSN will air undercard racing coverage from noon to 2:30 p.m. ET.
NBC’s main broadcast — the one most viewers will want — begins at 2:30 p.m. ET and runs through 7:30 p.m. ET, airing simultaneously on both NBC and Peacock.
A final race will air on FanDuel TV at 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to stream the Kentucky Derby
The most straightforward option for cord-cutters is to watch live via Peacock.
For $10.99 a month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream all live sports and events airing on NBC, including the Kentucky Derby. For $16.99 a month, subscribers can upgrade to an ad-free plan that includes live access to a local NBC affiliate and the ability to download select titles for offline viewing.
Platforms like FuboTV, YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV also carries NBC and is another live TV streaming option for those who want a broader channel package. The TwinSpires app, a horse racing-specific platform, will offer streaming as well for bettors who want to follow the action there.
No TV? You can listen to the radio broadcast via NBC Sports Audio on Sirius XM.
Don’t miss the night before
For the first time ever, NBC will broadcast the Kentucky Oaks, which showcases the best 3-year-old fillies in thoroughbred racing. Catch it in primetime Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. It’s a significant milestone for a race that has long played second fiddle to its more famous sibling.
