Grab your Sunday best and Southern chic because it’s time for the annual Kentucky Derby. The event, which takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, at Churchill Downs, hosts the main American Grade I stakes race. And the real kicker is that the race is only two minutes, a stark contrast to other sporting events that can take hours or even weeks. Called the most exciting two minutes in sports — and the most stressful for those who place bets — the Kentucky Derby will be available to watch on one network. So, what channel can viewers see the race?
Below, get all the details on how you can watch the Kentucky Derby live.
The race traditionally kicks off at 6:57 p.m. ET.
NBC is broadcasting the Kentucky Derby live on its network. Cable users can view the event and its all-day coverage on NBC’s channel.
Yes, even if you don’t have cable, you can watch the Derby live on Peacock. Subscription plans start at $7.99 per month.
NBC and Peacock have hosted multiple sporting events, including the Olympic Games.
The following list is the lineup for this year’s Derby:
