How to Stream and Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby
Get ready to break out your seersucker attire and decorative hats because the 2025 Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 3.
While over 100,000 Derby fans will be dressed in pastel colors and sipping mint juleps at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, those at home can join in on the excitement.
Make sure you don’t miss it! The race, showcasing the fastest racehorses in the world as they compete for the top spot, lasts only about two minutes.
Fortunately, NBC Sports will provide exclusive coverage of the Kentucky Derby, packed with race-day excitement for viewers.
Here’s how to catch the Kentucky Derby.
What is the Kentucky Derby?
Now entering its 151st year, the Kentucky Derby is a prestigious horse race held at the Churchill Downs race track in Louisville, Kentucky.
When does the race take place?
It’s a longstanding tradition for the Kentucky Derby to occur on the first Saturday of May each year, and this year, it will take place on Saturday, May 3.
The post time for the Kentucky Derby is slated for 6:57 p.m. ET, and the event lasts roughly 120 seconds, earning it the title of the “most exciting two minutes in sports.”
How and where to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby
Fans can enjoy live coverage of all Derby Day festivities on NBC Sports starting at noon ET on the USA Network and Peacock, with NBC and Peacock joining in at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Viewers can also stream the live coverage on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app on Derby Day.
Telemundo Deportes will air live coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Universo, along with streaming available on the Telemundo app.
(TODAY.com, NBC, USA Network, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes, and the Telemundo app are all part of NBCUniversal.)
What will be included in the coverage?
NBC Sports’ broadcast will showcase 10 Derby Day races throughout more than seven hours of television, including the highlight, the Kentucky Derby.
Expect special commentary and reports from NBC News talent, featuring Steve Kornacki, NBC News and NBC Sports’ chief data analyst, returning as insights analyst for his fifth Derby.
TODAY meteorologist Dylan Dreyer will take on the role of fashion and lifestyle correspondent, while NBC Sports reporter Rebecca Lowe will delve into the Derby’s pageantry.
