What time is the Kentucky Derby today? TV channel, post time, horses & more to watch 2026 Triple Crown race
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, the 152nd running of the race, is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs. The event will be broadcast on NBC and available for streaming via DIRECTV and Peacock. Top contenders include Renegade, Further Ado, and Commandment, with notable trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher aiming for historic wins.
- ▪The 2026 Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 2 at 6:57 p.m. ET.
- ▪The race will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on DIRECTV and Peacock.
- ▪Renegade, Further Ado, and Commandment are among the top horses in the field.
- ▪Bob Baffert is seeking a record-breaking seventh Kentucky Derby win.
- ▪Todd Pletcher, an eight-time Trainer of the Year, is aiming for his third Derby victory.
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