Kentucky Derby Guide 2026: Start Time, List of Horses & How to Watch Triple Crown Race
The 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs, marking the first leg of the Triple Crown series. The race is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on NBC, with streaming options available on DIRECTV and Peacock. The event continues a tradition dating back to 1875, featuring top thoroughbreds competing over a 1.25-mile distance.
- ▪The 152nd Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
- ▪The race is set to begin at 6:57 p.m. Eastern Time and will be the 12th race of the day.
- ▪NBC will broadcast the event live, with streaming options available on DIRECTV and Peacock.
- ▪Mike Tirico will serve as the primary host for his 10th year, joined by analysts Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss.
- ▪The Kentucky Derby has been held annually since 1875 and is the longest continuously running sports event in the United States.
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