It’s almost time for the 150th Run for the Roses – AKA the 2024 Kentucky Derby. The annual race at Churchill Downs, Kentucky, will take place this Saturday, May 4, and all 20 participants are expected to exit around 6:45 p.m. ET. The Kentucky Derby position draw took place last Saturday, and the odds for the most-watched horse racing event of the year are already in. Coverage of the first leg of the Triple Crown begins at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. on NBC and streaming live on Peacock. Are you stocked with Mint Julep Ingredients? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the 150th Kentucky Derby this weekend.
How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby:
Date: Saturday May 4
Time: (approximately) 6:45 p.m. ET
Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
TV channel: BNC
Streaming: Peacock
When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby?
The Run for the Roses returns for its 150th Kentucky Derby this Saturday, May 4, 2024.
What time is the Kentucky Derby?
Coverage of the 150th Race for the Roses will begin on race day at 2:30 p.m. ET. The actual Kentucky Derby race won’t start until after 6:30 p.m., probably around 6:45 p.m.
Kentucky Derby 2024 Channel:
The 150th Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on NBC and streamed live on Peacock.
How to watch the Kentucky Derby without cable:
At $6 per month, a Peacock subscription is the easiest way to stream this year’s Kentucky Derby! An ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events broadcast on NBC, including the Friday night opener of the upcoming NFL season, Big Ten Saturday Night football games and much more . Plus, you’ll have access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation And Office. For $12 per month, you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription that includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles for offline viewing.
Other ways to watch the Kentucky Derby live without cable:
2024 Kentucky Derby Positions and Odds:
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Dornoch (20-1)
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Sierra Leone (3-1)
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Mystic Dan (20-1)
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Catching Freedom (8-1)
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Catalytic (30-1)
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Just Steel (20-1)
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Honor Marie (20-1)
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Just a touch (10-1)
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Encino (20-1)
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To Password (30-1)
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Still young (10-1)
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Ghost Trail (20-1)
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Saratoga West (50-1)
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Endless (30-1)
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Domestic product (30-1)
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Big Mo the First (50-1)
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Ferocity (5-2)
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Fortress (20-1)
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Resilience (20-1)
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Company man (50-1)
When are the 2024 Kentucky Oaks?
The Kentucky Derby’s sister race, the Kentucky Oaks (a race for three-year-old thoroughbred fillies) will take place the day before the 150th Kentucky Derby, Friday, May 3.
How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Oaks:
The Kentucky Oaks fillies’ race will be broadcast on USA Network and streamed live on Peacock the day before the 2024 Derby. Coverage of the race will air from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
How long is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby race…
