Renegade Goes For History At The 2026 Kentucky Derby. Here’s How To Watch
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is set to take place on May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with 3-year-old thoroughbred Renegade aiming for a historic win. The event is part of a week-long series of races and festivities, including the Kentucky Oaks for fillies and various themed race days leading up to the main race. Fans can watch the Derby live on television or via streaming platforms, with the race scheduled for 6:57 p.m. Eastern Time.
- ▪The 2026 Kentucky Derby will be held on May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
- ▪Renegade is one of the leading horses competing in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
- ▪The Kentucky Oaks, held the day before the Derby, is a $1.5 million race for 3-year-old fillies and includes a breast cancer awareness 'pink out' tradition.
- ▪Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform the national anthem on Kentucky Derby day before the race begins.
- ▪The Kentucky Derby race is 1-1/4 miles long and serves as the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.
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