If you’ve got money on the races, you don’t want to find yourself trying to figure out how to watch the Kentucky Derby — you’ll want to have it primed and ready so you can fix yourself a fresh mint julep and settle in for the action.
Tune in on Saturday, May 4, to keep your eyes on Churchill Downs for the 2024 Run for the Roses. This year marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby 2024 information
- Day: Saturday, May 4
- Undercard Races: noon ET
- Time: Coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET
- Post Time: 6:57 p.m. ET
- Location: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
- Channel: NBC
How to watch the Kentucky Derby
Horse racing aficionados will find the Kentucky Derby on NBC. Derby Day content will also be streaming on Peacock and USA.
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔* | ✔ |
| USA | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Peacock
NBC’s own streaming service, Peacock, will be airing coverage of the Kentucky Derby, starting with undercard races at noon and continuing with main event coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. You’ll need the Peacock Premium Plus plan to get access to your local NBC affiliate, along with 80,000 hours of on-demand content and 50+ curated “always on” channels.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on DIRECTV STREAM
- Suggested Plan: Entertainment
- Price: $79.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 5-Days
- Channels Included: NBC, USA
For Kentucky Derby coverage, NBC and USA Network are included with all DIRECTV STREAM plans. The live TV streaming service also includes unlimited Cloud DVR, so if you don’t have time to catch the race day of, you can always record and watch later.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Fubo
- Suggested Plan: Pro
- Price: $79.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 7-Days
- Channels Included: NBC, USA
Fubo is a sports-first streaming service, airing over 100 sports events every week, including the Kentucky Derby on May 4, with coverage on both NBC and USA. Fubo comes with 1000 hours of Cloud DVR on all plans: Pro, Ulite, and Premier.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Hulu + Live TV
- Suggested Plan: Hulu + Live TV
- Price: $76.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 3-Days
- Channels Included: NBC, USA
With a Hulu + Live TV subscription, you’ll get access to 95+ live TV channels and the Hulu on-demand library, along with ESPN Plus and Disney Plus access for no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV also offers unlimited Cloud DVR if you want to record the race and watch later.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Sling TV
- Suggested Plan: Sling Blue
- Price: $40
- Free Trial: N/A
- Channels Included: NBC (in some locations), USA
If you’ve read our review, then you already know how we feel about Sling TV — it’s an excellent option for anyone looking to ditch their cable plan. Sports fans will love the options for live access to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and TNT, and users looking for a way to stream the Kentucky Derby will find NBC with Sling Blue or Sling Orange & Blue in select markets, as well as USA Network.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on YouTube TV
- Suggested Plan: Base
- Price: $72.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 5-days
- Channels Included: NBC, USA
YouTube TV has a base plan with over 100 channels and unlimited Cloud DVR. That lineup has local channels including NBC, along with cable channels, including USA, so you can catch all the action from Churchill Downs. YouTube TV is also one of the best services for sports fans because of additional features like Key Plays View and Stats View, giving viewers a closer look at games and events.
2024 Kentucky Derby horses and odds
This is the list of participants, trainers, and jockeys for the 2024 Kentucky Derby and their odds, as listed by the Derby:
- Dornoch: Danny Gargan, Luis Saez, 20-1
- Sierra Leone: Chad Brown, Tyler Gaffalione, 3-1
- Mystik Dan: Kenny McPeek, Brian Hernandez Jr., 20-1
- Catching Freedom: Brad Cox, Flavien Prat, 8-1
- Catalytic: Saffie Joseph Jr., Jose Ortiz, 30-1
- Just Steel: Wayne Lukas, Keith Asmussen, 20-1
- Honor Marie: Whit Beckman, Ben Curtis, 20-1
- Just a Touch: Brad Cox, Florent Geroux, 10-1
- Encino: Brad Cox, Axel Concepcion, 20-1
- T O Password: Daisuke Takayanagi, Kazushi Kimura, 30-1
- Forever Young: Yoshito Yahagi, Ryusei Sakai, 10-1
- Track Phantom: Steve Asmussen, Joel Rosario, 20-1
- West Saratoga: Larry Demeritte, Jesus Castanon, 50-1
- Endlessly: Michael McCarthy, Umberto Rispoli, 30-1
- Domestic Product: Chad Brown, Irad Ortiz Jr., 30-1
- Grand Mo the First: Victor Barboza Jr., Emisael Jaramillo, 50-1
- Fierceness: Todd Pletcher, John Velazquez, 5-2
- Stronghold: Phil D’Amato, Antonio Fresu, 20-1
- Resilience: Bill Mott, Junior Alvarado, 20-1
- Society Man: Danny Gargan, Frankie Dettori, 50-1
FAQ
What is post time for the Kentucky Derby 2024?
The 2024 Kentucky Derby post time is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET, with coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. ET.
How do I stream the Kentucky Derby?
Coverage will begin at noon on Peacock and USA. Derby coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock.
What is the theme for the Kentucky Derby in 2024?
The 2024 theme is Celebrating Derby 150.