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The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is today. More than 150,000 fans are expected to pack into Churchill Downs to watch the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.
There are a few standout favorites heading into Saturday’s race, including Sierra Leone, with odds of 3-1, and Fierceness, currently handicapped at 5-2. You can see all of the Derby odds here.
If you’re not traveling to Kentucky to experience the “most exciting two minutes in sports” firsthand, there are plenty of ways to feel the energy of the race from home. Here are the best ways to watch the race live.
Sierra Leone is one of the favorites going into this Saturday’s Derby.
When does the Kentucky Derby start?
The Kentucky Derby takes place today on Saturday, May 4. TV coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock and runs until 7:30 p.m. ET.
Post time is set for approximately 6:57 p.m. ET (3:57 p.m. PT), that’s at 11:57 p.m. BST start on Saturday night in the UK and 8:57 a.m. AEST on Sunday morning for those watching live in Australia.
How can I watch the Kentucky Derby on TV in the US?
If you don’t have cable, you still have plenty of options. The least expensive that doesn’t require streaming is to connect an over-the-air antenna to your TV and tune in to your local NBC station.
If you’re streaming on a PC, phone or tablet, you can watch on NBCSports.com, Peacock Premium or the NBC Sports app.
You could also check out a live TV streaming service, all of which offer free trials. Not every service carries your local NBC station, however, so check the links below to make sure.
Peacock, owned by NBC, offers some live sports to go along with its on-demand entertainment. The $6-a-month tier gives you access to the Kentucky Derby, English Premier League soccer, the Olympics, Sunday Night Football, select WWE events, Indy Car races and some PGA golf tournaments….
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